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10/09/2026 · Wheeler & Crook Region
The Smallest Next Step Is a Focus Superpower
“Work on the project” is not an action; it’s a cloud of dread. Here’s how naming the next visible step can make starting dramatically easier.
The Compliment That Refuses to Die
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a familiar question about beauty and ends by making an audacious promise: as long as people read, the beloved will live. Here is how a fourteen-line poem turns flattery into a small rebellion against time.
10/08/2026
The Quiet Power of What You Let In
William James had a wonderfully blunt theory of attention: your life is not shaped merely by what happens, but by what you consent to notice. That idea can change the way you spend the next hour.
10/08/2026
The Tariff Bill Comes Due
Washington keeps selling disruption as strategy, while households and small manufacturers prepare for higher costs. Meanwhile, a quieter fight over federal data could shape who gets to measure the country next year.
10/08/2026
The Chore Chart Won’t Save Your Marriage, But This Might
Three readers are stuck in the places where love gets tangled: invisible labor, an ex who keeps texting, and a stepchild who treats them like a suspicious substitute teacher. Here’s the unvarnished advice.
10/08/2026
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Deferred Comp Committee Meeting - Oct. 12, 2026 10/12/2026 10:00 am Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Join via Zoom Webinar ID: 879 3782 5090 Passcode: 272153 Phone: 253-205-0468 Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact [email protected] or 503-655-8550 (48-hour notice needed). Agenda Meeting leader and timekeeper: Billie H Time Topic Purpose(Share information, Seek input, or Make decision) Who 10:05 – 10:45 2nd Quarter Investment Review Share Information Brent 10:45 – 10:55 Approve Minutes Voting Member Training Make Decision Billie 10:55 – 11:00 Ease Account Update Share Information Shelley 11:00 – 11:10 Break Committee 11:10 – 12:00 401a Plan Make Decision Committee 12:00 Meeting adjourned Next meeting: TBD
Your Ideas Needed: Lane County Seeks Public Input for New Park Development
Lane County Parks is excited to announce the initial phase of planning for a new park within the county. This project presents a unique opportunity to create a valuable community asset. We are committed to developing a park that meets the diverse needs and desires of our residents. Your input is crucial in shaping this new space. We invite you to share your thoughts on potential amenities, recreational opportunities, and design elements. A public input survey will be available online starting next week, and a community meeting will be scheduled in the coming months. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate and make your voice heard.
Lane County Commissioners to Meet March 20th: Agenda To Be Announced
Lane County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM PST Location: 125 E. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 (Commissioners' Hall) Details regarding the agenda will be posted prior to the meeting on the Lane County website. Public participation is encouraged.
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