The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck I love dogs. In fact, I’m the proud owner of two beautiful eight-year-old dogs, a Siberian Husky and a Golden Retriever. They make up part of my family. Along with my dogs, I also love to run. However, more often than not, dogs and running do not mix. There…
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Local writers and stories
2014 Boston Marathon: Overcoming Tragedy
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck For many runners, the Boston Marathon represents the Holy Grail of marathons. Only runners who meet the marathon’s stringent qualifying times can enter the oldest marathon and one of the toughest courses around the nation. Therefore, acceptance comes with major dedication, hard work, and skill. In a sense, this…
Massage Away Stress
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Massages often conjure up visions of relaxation and luxury. Many people feel that massages are meant for special occasions such as a vacation—something they can splurge on. While massages obviously cost money, getting them occasionally may keep you out of the doctor’s office and save you money in the…
Let Your Worries Go
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckWorry warts (people who chronically worry) exist everywhere. In fact, because of chronic worry, nearly 20% of the U.S. population now deals with an anxiety disorder, costing us nearly $42 billion annually. The fact that we worry is not the issue. The issue is that we don’t know how to…
Stand Against Health Hazards
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckIn today’s society, we are fortunate to enjoy a wide variety of advances in technology. We can record our favorite television programs to watch at a time most convenient for us. We can buy movies on demand. We can research just about anything and even make payments via our smartphones.…
A Reason for Everything
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckSometimes for running events, runners dress up for inspiration, fun, and as part of a race theme. Not everyone is comfortable wearing what some may consider “lame,” “frivolous,” or “outlandish” gear during a sports event. However, for many runners, it is not uncommon to see crazy outfits skirting around a…
Banish the Diet
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For health reasons, we should all abandon the word “diet.” That’s right. Diet is a four-letter word that conjures up anxiety, failure, depression, irritability, and deprivation. For many of us, “diet” refers to a temporary fix. Fad diets flood the Internet, television, magazines, books, and more. But that’s all they are, a fad. They eventually…
On a Positive Note…
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Many of us have found ourselves in the pit of negativity with this dreadful and ongoing winter. However, simple changes in our lives can affect how we perceive each day. A sunny, warm day in the middle of a long, brutal winter can be enough to boost positive energy. But we should try to find…
Boost Your Exercise Motivation
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Many of us can officially bank this year’s winter as one of the most brutal and depressing winters in our lifetimes. While many winters can be hard, this one especially doesn’t seem to want to give a little. But we all know that it will eventually come to an end, albeit later than we’d like.…
Library System in Paulding County Closed Today
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Heavy Snow is causing travel problems and power outages.Weather Conditions/Closing. Due to deteriorating weather/driving conditions, the Paulding County Carnegie Library system will not open this morning, Wednesday, March 12, at the normal time. Conditions will be reassessed and a determination will be made later this morning as to whether the system will open late or…
Advisory: Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Late Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Afternoon
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Heavy snow expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday,Advisory: THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Winter Storm Watch URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA TUE MAR 11 2014 HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY, MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA…
Coping With a Dealt Hand
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck At some time in our life, we inevitably face circumstances completely out of our control. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, an incurable medical diagnosis, a job loss, or other circumstances that cannot be changed, we all face them. In my situation, it is a chronic medical…
Fierce Winter Storm Tracking to Indiana
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INDOT plows and drivers are ready for dutyFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials are monitoring a large winter storm making its way to Indiana. Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate the opportunity for accumulating snow of more than 6 inches in northern Indiana while motorists in southern Indiana will see…
