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05/31/2026 · Talent
The Thing About Affirmations Nobody Tells You: They Work Better When They're Specific to Your Actual Life
Most affirmations fail because they're too vague to believe. Here's how to write ones that actually stick—and why your brain will thank you for it.
Why Rereading a Poem You Hated in High School Might Actually Save You Today
That dusty anthology on your shelf isn't full of dead words—it's full of people who figured out something you need to know right now.
05/31/2026
The Dangerous Beauty of Unfinished Sentences—Why Collingwood's Philosophy Still Matters
A 20th-century British philosopher figured out what every writer, thinker, and person in an argument needs to know: the moment you think you're done thinking, you've already lost.
05/31/2026
The Fed's Rate Cut Kabuki Has a Real Victim—Anyone With a Savings Account
The Federal Reserve cuts rates this week while pretending it's good news. It isn't, and savers know it.
05/31/2026
The Oscars Made Us Watch a Three-Hour Hostage Situation and Called It Entertainment
Every year we pretend the Academy Awards matter while secretly hoping someone will do something truly unhinged. This year, nobody did, and that was the real catastrophe.
05/31/2026
The Welder Who Fixed What Insurance Companies Wanted to Forget
A metalworker in Michigan spent three years rebuilding wheelchairs for strangers—for free—because the repair industry was basically dead.
05/31/2026
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After School Snacktivities – Gladstone Library Start Date 10/07/2026 01:30 PM End Date 10/07/2026 03:30 PM Gladstone Library, 525 Portland Avenue Gladstone, OR 97027 Drop in after school for snacks and fun activities on Early Release Wednesdays at Gladstone Library! No registration required. Caregivers, please plan to accompany children under the age of 10.
Teen Library Group Meeting – Gladstone Library
Teen Library Group Meeting – Gladstone Library Start Date 10/06/2026 05:30 PM End Date 10/06/2026 06:30 PM Gladstone Library, 525 Portland Avenue Gladstone, OR 97027 Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join Teen Library Group. Members meet on the first Tuesday of the month to plan upcoming events and discuss library services for teens. Have questions? Email [email protected] for more information.
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Ways to Participate | Washington County, OR Skip to main content Washington County’s mission includes encouraging meaningful participation in community activities and county governance. To help achieve this part of the county’s mission, the public is encouraged to get involved in a wide spectrum of public engagement opportunities. This page lists some opportunities for getting involved and making a difference. If you have any questions or would like more information about the opportunities listed here, email the OAO office at [email protected] Department events Each department hosts its own events offering opportunities for learning and sharing. Visit each department's website to take a look at current opportunities. Office of Access and Opportunity Advisory Council on Racial Equity (ACRE) Boards and Commissions Community Participation Organizations Civic Leaders Program Cultural Celebrations and Days of Recognition Housing Services Supportive Housing Services Land Use & Transportation Comment Opportunities and Events Transportation Projects – Contact us! Community and Transportation Planning – Contact us at: [email protected] Comment on Development Project Sheriff's Office Community Education and Outreach Need assistance? If you need ADA accommodations, language interpretation or translation, or any other assistance to help you access County services any/or any opportunities for participation, please email our office at [email protected] Calendar of Events Civil Rights Policies and Resources Demographic Data Language Access Ways to Participate Boards and Commissions Civic Leaders Program SPARC Expand this section
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