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05/26/2026 · Talent
Why Dickinson's Dashes Changed Everything (And Why They Still Matter for Your Writing)
Emily Dickinson didn't follow the punctuation rules of her era—and that radical choice invented a completely new way to make language breathe on the page.
The Great Unlearning: Why Your Parents Got Better at This Than You
A wave of older adults is returning to trades nobody wanted anymore. And they're teaching the rest of us something uncomfortable about what we've been running from.
05/26/2026
The Ichetucknee isn't just clear—it's a masterclass in humility
Florida's most famous spring run looks deceptively simple until you realize the current has opinions about where your kayak goes, and the manatees don't care what your plan was.
05/26/2026
Mercury Stops Playing Games—Wednesday's Cosmic Reckoning for the Zodiac
The planet of communication enters a rare retrograde shadow today, meaning your texts will either be deeply prophetic or deeply regrettable. Here's who needs to keep their phone on airplane mode.
05/26/2026
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Crook County has an upcoming vacancy on the Crook County Budget Committee. The term of appointment will run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please stop by the County Commissioner’s Office located at 300 NE 3rd Street, Prineville, OR, or email [email protected] for an application. Applications are also available for download on the County’s Boards and Committees webpage: https://www.crookcountyor.gov/1205/Boards-and-Committees-Overview. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Crook County Budget Committee Vacancy 11.5.26_final General application
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