Category: Columns

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Toothless Dreamer – Dear Miss C

Dear Miss C, I read a few weeks ago a dream interpretation question, so I hope you will take the time to talk about mine too. I keep having dreams where my teeth fall out. Its weird. I might be dreaming about something totally different, but then I will brush my teeth and they will…

“Self Image” – Dear Miss C

Dear Miss C, I don’t understand why I never feel good about myself. Can you help me? —Jane Doe Dear Jane Doe, I would first like to remind you, advice given in this column is not medical or official counseling advice. If you have ongoing concerns, or if your thoughts and feelings are interfering with…

Some Action Around the Train Site – Stan Jordan

The Lobo Tank Busters; Antwerp Activities in the Near FutureBy: Stan Jordan This information was given to me by Judy Jordan Copsey about her father. It is a court document from 1945, about an Atrocity on the prisoners’ train he was on. “For the War Crimes Office Judge Advocate General’s Department – War Department United…

Wearable Technology Improves Fitness Awareness

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Tracking fitness levels is not a new concept. It has just become easier and more high-tech. In fact, it has become quite the rage. Today, you can spot countless people wearing plain wristbands in various colors. Typically, they are wearing the Fitbit, which is a fitness tracker that requires…

Debbie Downer – Dear Miss C

Dear Miss C, My big problem is that I always think the worst about everything. I am definitely a negative thinker. The glass is never half full in my perspective. So, how can I change this destructive pattern because it hurts my relationships? Who wants to be around the person who brings everyone down all…

Don’t Let Rejection Define You

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Finding the right partner is a process. It takes time to learn whether you are compatible with or tolerant of one another. You could spend months or even years with a person, only to learn that you aren’t right for each other. Or perhaps you felt that you were…

Food Bars: The Glorified Candy Bar?

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Fads come and go. This is true in nearly every market including clothing, electronics, and even food. However, it appears food bars are here to stay. Also known as energy bars, nutrition bars, breakfast bars, and protein bars, food bars have come a long way from the traditional granola…

Preteen Parenting Morals – Dear Miss C

Dear Miss C, I recently was made aware that when my preteen goes to the other parent’s house for the weekend that he is subject to some things I don’t consider morally correct. Their mid teenage child is allowed to have their significant other share a bed. I already know that if I were to…

“Lost In My Dreams” – Dear Miss C

Dear Miss C, I usually remember about one dream per night. So, I regularly remember them. But I have a reoccurring dream theme that has come and gone through my life. What does it mean when you dream that you keep getting lost? Like, I will be coming home from school and get lost, even…

Facebook: A Personal Choice

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Social media presents the biggest and easiest way to stay connected with other people, whether they are friends, acquaintances, family, colleagues, or others. Of all the social media options, Facebook is the number one choice today. On a monthly basis, approximately 1.44 billion people use Facebook, with an average…