Dear Miss C, So, I read your column almost every week, so I know you have talked about some of the things I struggle with. I kept not wanting to write in because I don’t want to sound like a whiner, but then I though hey no one knows who I am anyway. So here…
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Local writers and stories
Mirror Mirror
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck In one of my college courses, the professor asked the students to write down three things that they liked about themselves. The entire class wrote about nonphysical aspects. As such, characteristics of the students were caring, reliable, lovable, trustworthy, humble, hardworking, etc. You get the idea. None of us…
“Dating as an Adult” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, First, do you get a lot of questions? Because I would think everyone would be too embarrassed to ask for help because these are small towns around here. And now, my real question. I am an adult and am dating for the first time in about 20 years. Yep, that’s me… divorced. …
New Dogs, Old Tricks
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By: Kimberly Smith A new year could mean a lot of various things to different people. It is perhaps a moment in time that betokens a fresh start and new beginning. Opportunities have a tendency to arise, and desires seem to be impassioned by a contemporary focus on set resolutions or goals. Some people may…
“Hell For Certain, Kentucky” and assorted Tales – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Cabin 21 at Valley Forge Roland Gibson and Hell For Certain, Kentucky Roland Gibson is a man whose honesty is beyond question. He tells me about growing up in Leslie County Kentucky. There was six kids in the family and a cow named Bessie. Now, Bessie had grown up with the…
Swear Jars
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck My eight-year-old daughter created a swear jar for anyone who swears around her. She charges one dollar for every swear word used. Thankfully, after several months, the jar contains only one dollar, which is unfortunate for her hopes in making a buck or two. However, the swear jar is…
Cabin 21 at Valley Forge – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; and Funny One Liners Cabin 21 at Valley Forge By: Stan Jordan The boys brought in a good supply of fire wood. It would take a good fire at both ends to warm the room, as it has been vacant for many months. Sgt. Baker said there are 16 of us,…
A New Year’s Resolution – Miss C
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It’s Time for Another Edition of Unsolicited Advice from Miss C! Have you ever noticed that when a year comes to an end, we tend to get a little introspective? Sometimes this is a good thing because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many and often forgotten blessings from the year. Other…
“Politics and Politicians” and Other Stories – Stan Jordan
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Politics and politicians By: Stan Jordan Ben Franklin told me one time, “There will always be death and taxes, but politics and politicians are about as everlasting.” Ben was in the printing business, where he met a lot of guys running for office. Most major politicians are not very truthful but they didn’t start out…
A Holiday Challenge
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck When we think of the holidays this time of the year, we envision warm homes filled with laughter, good food, and loved ones. However, for some people the holidays just exacerbate their problems. They fail to see the joy when they are suffering on a daily basis. While it…
What Christmas Means To Me – Stan Jordan
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What Christmas Means To Me By: Stan Jordan I have always been a Christmas guy, as far back as I can remember, it was a very happy time. The Christ Child, church, the programs, Santa Claus, and the phrases about peace and good will toward all men. I still love the Christmas carols and winter…
“Jealous? Or Is He Cheating?” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I think my boyfriend is cheating on me. Every time I walk into the room he closes and hides his cell phone, but the other day I saw HER name and picture on it before the screen cleared. I asked him who it was, and he said it was just a friend…
“A Day That Will Live in Infamy” – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan Col. Bainbridge came over this evening for supper and stayed and talked, and he brought us quite a story and mission. A Frenchman, named Jean, had been a political prisoner of the Germans for a couple of years. They had him working in an underground coal mine where…
