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Dominus Owen Markham
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Newsletter Creator, Writer, Beer Snob and Geek
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https://dominusmarkham.com/the-country-is-the-people/

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The Country Is The People - Dominus Owen Markham
I saw a post on social media the other day that stopped me mid-scroll. Someone had written, with what I can only assume was the confidence of someone who’s never had to test the theory…
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February 20, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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https://offgridcabin.substack.com/p/quiet-competence-the-calm-skill-of/

#offgrid
#offthegrid
#sustainability
#permaculture
#minimalisticliving
#tinyhome
Quiet Competence: The Calm Skill of Being Ready
There’s a particular kind of confidence that doesn’t announce itself.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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February 18, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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February 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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https://ensucasa.eu/directory-listings/listing/unexpected-oasis-modern-comfort-meets-ancient-charm-in-galera/

#andalucia
#propertyspain
#buypropertyinspain
#livinginspain
#Casarural
#SpanishProperty
#Granada
Unexpected Oasis: Modern Comfort Meets Ancient Charm in Galera
Address: Calle Santa Ana 24, Galera, Granada, 18840 Price: €95,000 | 5-6 Bedrooms | Move-in Ready | B&B Potential Step into a unique blend of history, comfort, and unexpected delights with this incredibly spacious townhouse, nestled in the heart of the historic, sun-drenched village of Ga...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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https://ensucasa.eu/a-different-way-into-the-travel-industry/

#TravelWithPurpose #ThoughtfulTravel #WorkInTravel
#TravelCareers #SlowTravelMovement #PersonalTravel
A Different Way Into the Travel Industry
There’s no shortage of ways to “get into travel” these days. Most of them promise speed, scale, or shortcuts. Very few talk about care, judgement, or responsibility. Karen’s route into travel is…
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February 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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https://dominusowenmarkham.substack.com/p/chocolate-ingots-and-scud-missiles/

#WritingCommunity #WritersLife #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #writing #writers
#WritersVoice
#writingskills
#AuthenticWriting
#WriteWithPurpose
Chocolate Ingots and Scud Missiles
Some of what I recount now may have been covered in earlier editions, but I hope you feel the sense of why I go over it now…I think now it has even more relevance than when I previously dropped words onto the page…and hey, I am classed as an old bugger so I am allowed to ramble lol.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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https://ensucasa.eu/meet-karen-travel-designed-for-nature-lovers/

#ExploreEurope
#EuropeanTravelTips
#TravelDestinations
#CulturalExperiences
#WanderlustEurope
Meet Karen… Travel Designed for Nature Lovers
Some people plan trips. Others shape experiences that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase. Karen falls firmly into the second camp. An independent travel advisor with a lifelong…
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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https://dominusmarkham.com/what-happens-when-everything-becomes-content/

#IntellectualHonesty #ModernLife #SystemsThinking #ReflectiveWriting #PhilosophyOfLife
#DigitalCulture #AttentionEconomy
What Happens When Everything Becomes Content?
Do you recall a time when a thought could simply be a thought. It could arrive quietly. Sit with you for a few days. Irritate you slightly. Refuse to clarify itself. Wander around your head while you…
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February 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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February 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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#writing #writingcommunity #amwriting
February 10, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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https://ensucasa.eu/meet-karen-travel-designed-for-nature-lovers/

#NatureInspiredTravel #SlowTravelMovement #MeaningfulTravel
#TravelWithPurpose #BespokeTravel #WildlifeTravel
#TravelDifferently #PersonalTravelService
Meet Karen… Travel Designed for Nature Lovers
Some people plan trips. Others shape experiences that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase. Karen falls firmly into the second camp. An independent travel advisor with a lifelong…
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February 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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https://unharnessed.substack.com

#FreedomOfReach

#AlgorithmicPower

#DigitalSpeech

#AIGovernance

#QuietSignal

#ContentModeration

#writingcommunity

Unharnessed | Dominus Owen Markham | Substack
Breaking free from control. Unharnessed explores independent press, self-governing communities, and ideas that challenge mainstream control. Join us for thought-provoking stories and real-world examples of living freely beyond the usual boundaries. Click to read Unharnessed, by Dominus Owen Markham, a Substack publication.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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https://dominusmarkham.com/fighting-the-pinterest-algorithm/

#OpportunityMarketing

#AudienceAccess

#CreatorMonetisation

#PaidCommunities

#EthicalPromotion
Fighting the Pinterest Algorithm - Dominus Owen Markham
Let’s talk about Pinterest. Not the Pinterest you vaguely remember from 2012, when it was all wedding mood boards and mason jar crafts. I mean the current Pinterest… the one that’s somehow morphed…
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February 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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The robots deciding what you're allowed to say don't understand context, can't detect irony, and answer to nobody. And governments just made them more powerful.

https://dominusmarkham.com/when-the-robots-decide-what-youre-allowed-to-say/

#FreeSpeech
#Censorship
#BigTech
#AI
#digitalrights
When the Robots Decide What You’re Allowed to Say - Dominus Owen Markham
There’s an overriding sense of powerlessness that comes with being censored by a machine. A human censor, at least, you can argue with. You can appeal to their reason, their sense of fairness…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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https://dominusmarkham.com/freedom-of-speech-is-alive-and-well/

#FreedomOfReach

#AlgorithmicPower

#DigitalSpeech

#AIGovernance

#QuietSignal

#ContentModeration

#writingcommunity
Freedom of Speech Is Alive and Well…
There was a time when the great free-speech question was gloriously simple. Can you say the thing? If the answer was yes, you were done. You could shout it, print it, staple it to a lamppost…
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February 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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https://dominusmarkham.com/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-getting-eyeballs-on-your-thing/

#WebTrafficGoals
#BoostMyViews
#GetSeenOnline
#TrafficMagic
#MoreEyesOnMe
#WebWizards
The Uncomfortable Truth About Getting Eyeballs on Your Thing
Here’s something nobody wants to admit: you could have the best product in the world, and nobody would care. Not because it’s not brilliant. Not because you haven’t worked hard enough.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Snollygoster (19th century, but rooted earlier) – a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician. Still feels relevant, doesn't it?
February 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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https://ensucasa.eu/a-different-way-into-the-travel-industry/

#TravelWithPurpose #ThoughtfulTravel #WorkInTravel
#TravelCareers #SlowTravelMovement #PersonalTravel
A Different Way Into the Travel Industry
There’s no shortage of ways to “get into travel” these days. Most of them promise speed, scale, or shortcuts. Very few talk about care, judgement, or responsibility. Karen’s route into travel is…
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February 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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https://pawsandpromises.substack.com/p/theres-a-whole-canine-conversation/

#RescueDog
#AdoptDontShop
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
#ForeverHomeWanted
#SecondChance
#PawsAndPromises
There’s a Whole Canine Conversation Happening…
and Most of Us Never Hear It
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February 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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https://dominusmarkham.com/a-quiet-opportunity/

#OpportunityMarketing

#AudienceAccess

#CreatorMonetisation

#PaidCommunities

#EthicalPromotion
A Quiet Opportunity - Dominus Owen Markham
There’s a strange tension online when it comes to opportunity. On one side, people are actively looking for new ways to earn, build, grow, pivot. On the other, genuinely decent offers struggle to get…
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February 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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https://ensucasa.eu/meet-karen-travel-designed-for-nature-lovers/

#ExploreEurope
#EuropeanTravelTips
#TravelDestinations
#CulturalExperiences
#WanderlustEurope
Meet Karen… Travel Designed for Nature Lovers
Some people plan trips. Others shape experiences that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase. Karen falls firmly into the second camp. An independent travel advisor with a lifelong…
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February 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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https://ensucasa.eu/sri-lanka-opens-the-door-to-digital-nomads/

#ExploreEurope
#EuropeanTravelTips
#TravelDestinations
#CulturalExperiences
#WanderlustEurope
#digitalnomad
#srilanka

Sri Lanka Opens the Door to Digital Nomads
For years, digital nomad visas felt like a European arms race. Portugal, Spain, Estonia… each rolling out variations on the same promise. Sunshine, decent Wi-Fi, and the legal right to stay a little…
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February 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM