Hi Miss C! After much deliberation, I finally decided to break down and ask my question. About two years ago I was engaged to be married to my boyfriend of three years. I broke off the engagement using reasons like “we argue too much over stupid things.” With a couple of years of perspective, I…
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Sheriff: LEVEL 2 ROAD ADVISORY for Paulding County
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Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers has issued a Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This Level 2 Road Advisory means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and most of the roadways could be icy. Only those individuals who feel it is necessity to travel should be on the roadways. Sheriff…
Ask Me… Miss C!
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Dear Miss C, I feel guilty even asking this one. But my neighbor has an elementary school aged child. Right after school the child comes to our house to hang around. I think the parents work (but I am not 100% sure). We like this child a lot, but they won’t go home. This child…
Break Routine With New Adventures
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Many of us are creatures of habit. Some of us go to the extreme of eating the same things daily. But having a routine is not necessarily a bad thing. We often benefit from routines because we can accomplish more, we can remember things easier, we can be more…
Ask Me… Miss C!
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Hello Miss C, I’m in my 40s and have been with several ladies over the years, but I’m at the point in my life when I want to be with “the one” long term. Right now I am in a relationship and we have been together for about 4 months. She is about my same…
Be a Fan, Not a Fanatic
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Sports are one of the best ways to bring together communities, families, and friends. The excitement, environment, and anticipation attract people from all walks of life. Fans begin to feel connected to their favorite teams. In fact, some fans love these aspects so much that they become fanatics. You…
Dear Miss C: Holiday Magic
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School just went back into session after a holiday break. Okay, so it was a great break because my husband and I both had time off at the same time (that never happens)! And believe me, we needed it… before Christmas all we did was fight, and I really think its because we didn’t have…
Ask Miss C: Offensive Family Members
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Dear Miss C, How do you tell a family member that they have body odor without them getting upset or defensive? —Politely Suffering in Silence Dear Politely Suffering in Silence, There are two main ways you can address this issue, since I do not know the individuals involved, I do not know if there may…
Dethrone Drama Royalty
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Some people love drama—so much so that they create it or seek it. To them, it’s exciting when chaos abounds. Drama thrills them and makes them feel alive. Without it, they become bored. Drama seekers (a.k.a. drama queens or kings) are often exhausting, negative, and irrational. They make seemingly…
Donate Blood; Save a Life!
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck One of the easiest ways to save a life is by donating blood. You may not realize how much your blood donation may mean to someone, but it really does matter. In fact, the number of people who need blood daily is astronomical. According to the American Red Cross,…
Dear Miss C: I’ve Lost Something Special
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It’s very difficult. What can I do?Dear Miss C, How do get over losing something so special to you, you can’t stand it. I lost my little Ozzie and I can’t imagine having another pet. —PKE Dear PKE, First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. As a pet lover myself, I understand…
Ask Me Miss C
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Dear Miss C, How do get over losing something so special to you, you can’t stand it. I lost my little Ozzie and I can’t imagine having another pet. —PKE Dear PKE, First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. As a pet lover myself, I understand the familial bond we share with…
INDOT Readies for Rain to Lead into White Christmas
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors across the state are closely monitoring local weather forecasts and pavement sensors to deploy salt trucks before Christmas Eve rains transition to snow and wintry mix on state highways. Because this storm is leading off with rain, pre-treating roads and bridges must be done just…
