My question is simple. Why do people cheat? —Heartbroken in Ohio Dear Heartbroken in Ohio, That question may be not so simple. Because I know nothing about your personal situation, or what inspired you to ask this question, I am going to answer it in general terms. More than 90% of Americans self-report that infidelity…
Category: Columns
Local writers and stories
Guiltless Tips for Pizza Lovers
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Whether you like yours with pepperoni and mushroom, thick or thin crust, extra cheese or light cheese, pizza is one of America’s favorite meals. In fact, most Americans eat pizza, with 94% of us eating at least one pizza per month. Through nearly 70,000 pizzerias, we sell more than…
Ask Me Miss C
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Dear Miss C, My sister has recently gotten engaged to a real jerk. He doesn’t treat her with respect and seems to manipulate her to do whatever he wants pretty much all the time. I love my sister but how can I be a part of a celebration that I do not really support? —Sisterly…
First Impressions of a New Yogi
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck For many people, yoga is an intimidating practice for a variety of reasons. Some people believe they are too inflexible to try yoga. Others believe that yoga simply involves weird stretching techniques. Others feel that yoga is too slow-paced to be real exercise. But perhaps for many, the mere…
Ask Me Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I just realized I am mad at my sister. I used to think that I was just heart hurt by feeling that I am not the priority in her life that I want to be. I used to think it just hurt my feelings when she backed out of things at the…
Toxic Work Environment Affects Well-Being
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you know that approximately 30% of our lives are spent working? For some people, they may spend even more of their lives working. What’s even more startling is that an overwhelming majority of Americans hate their jobs. According to a survey conducted by Gallup, 70% of participants hate…
St. Rose School of Lima Celebrates First Year In New Home
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In November 2013, the St. Joseph of Lima School students, staff, parents, and community made a big move. They said goodbye to a 100-year-old school building and entered their new home, which was the former Monroeville School. In comparison, the new home represents a castle, filled with new opportunities, a media center, a gymnasium, more…
Shop Local Businesses to Build Stronger Communities
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Shopping enthusiasts love Thanksgiving because it means an adventurous shopping day with envious deals is around the corner. Each year Black Friday signifies the start of holiday shopping. For some, Black Friday is a dreadful occasion filled with long lines, impossible traffic, frustration, and a race to the best…
Ask Me Miss C
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Dear Miss C: I know this isn’t the type of question you have answered in other columns, but I am at a loss. This year is a hard one in our household, but Christmas is very special to me. Usually, we celebrate Christmas morning together opening presents. I love watching my family open presents I…
Homelessness Affects Many Walks of Life
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck When we think of the holidays, we typically picture family gatherings full of laughter, warm homes, and lots of great food. We typically do not worry about how to keep warm, where our next meal will come from, and whether we will see our loved ones. As unthinkable as…
Ask Me Miss C
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Dear Miss C: This may sound dramatic, but Facebook is ruining my family! My husband comes home from work and the first thing he does is boot up the laptop, then spends most of his time until dinner on Facebook. Dinner is constantly interrupted by the cellphone ‘ding’ of notifications and social media updates. I…
Unfathomable World Exists for Millions
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Imagine a world where nobody is familiar. Your home doesn’t seem to suit you. Your friends and family change daily. You cannot fix your own food, take care of personal hygiene, balance a checkbook, or read a book. You frequently get lost and wake up in the middle of…
Guest Column from Representative Tony Burkley
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House Bill 10 Ensures Local Government AccountabilityThere is one thing you can be certain of, and that is that this state depends on its local government system. As a state representative, I believe that one of my duties is ensuring that the concerns of our county and municipal sectors are included in the decisions we…
