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05/28/2026 · Saint Helens
The Affirmation That Actually Works (Because You're Not Saying It Wrong, Your Brain Is Just Tired)
Most affirmations fail because we're treating them like passwords to unlock our best selves. Here's what actually happens when you repeat something with intention—and why timing matters more than the words.
Why You Should Read the Shortest Poems First — and How That Changes Everything
The haiku isn't a poem for beginners. It's where master poets go to say what can't be said any other way.
05/28/2026
The Danger of Quoting Dead People to Avoid Living Ones
We've turned philosophy into a security blanket, hiding behind Stoic emperors and dead poets instead of having the conversations that actually matter.
05/28/2026
The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Guessing
Jerome Powell's latest pivot reveals the central bank has been flying blind on inflation for two years—and Main Street paid the price while they figured it out.
05/28/2026
Stop Pretending the Met Gala Is About Fashion
The Met Gala isn't haute couture's Super Bowl—it's a billionaire's dress-up party that's somehow convinced us to care. Here's why we should stop.
05/28/2026
Skip the State Capitals—Head to the County Seat Nobody's Heard Of
There's a tier of American towns that aren't quite big enough for tourism boards but too charming to ignore. Here's where to find them—and why a Friday night there beats another weekend at the overcrowded usual suspects.
05/28/2026
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Historic Review Board - October. 8, 2026 10/8/2026 7:00 pm Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Join via Zoom Webinar ID: 880 1144 9482 Phone: 971-247-1195 Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact Darcy Renhard at [email protected] or 503-742-4545 (48-hour notice needed). Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for attendees to provide comment to an item that is not on the agenda. PROJECT PRESENTATION Z0155-26: Application to apply the Historic Landmark designation to the historic Carus School House now located at 22575 S HWY 213, OREGON CITY, OR 97045. Staff contact: Joy Fields; [email protected]; 503-742-4510 OTHER BUSINESS CLG Workshop in Cottage Grove November 13, 2026 Cottage Grove Armory 628 E Washington Ave UPCOMING REVIEWS ADJOURN
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