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A 40-YEAR LEGACY LIVES ON WITH VAUGHN ORTHODONTICS

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Starting in early 2021, Dr. Mark Vaughn’s orthodontic career took an exciting turn after practicing in Greenwood and Fishers. The Vaughn family had the opportunity to purchase a practice here in Hendricks County. This particular orthodontic practice has a long history in the area as it was the first orthodontic practice in Hendricks County, run for 42 years by Dr.

Peter Chapman. “This was a wonderful opportunity for me and my family to be a part of this community,” Dr. Vaughn says. Born and raised in central Indiana, Dr. Vaughn is thrilled to be practicing here in Plainfield. His wife Amanda spent much of her childhood on the west side of Indianapolis and is very familiar with the area. Dr. Vaughn purchased the practice just over one year ago. “This last year we’ve built on 6 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2022 / TownePost.com

what’s been happening here over the last four decades,” he says. They have invested in state-of-the-art 3D technology, 3D scanners and 3D printing to improve the patient experience, which means patients no longer have to endure those uncomfortable gooey impressions. The 3D images are specialized types of X-rays that allow Dr. Vaughn’s team to more accurately diagnose, educate and treat patients. This high-tech imaging acts as a wonderful teaching tool as Dr. Vaughn can show his patients what’s going on inside

their mouths. “When the family sees that image at their first visit, they have that a-ha moment where they say, ‘Oh, I see what you’re talking about now,’” he says. When patients comprehend the “why” behind their treatment, not only are they more comfortable receiving treatment, but they also see the progress themselves. Vaughn Orthodontics offers traditional braces for both children and adults, including clear braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign and their very own Vaughn Orthodontics Smile Aligners. “A fairly large proportion of our patient base are adults,” Dr. Vaughn says. “We have developed some amazing relationships with our adult patients. We really sit down from the beginning and ask them what their concerns are and build a treatment plan from there. Patients really like that initial exams are complimentary.”

of 2021, but not before graciously training her replacement. “If I could turn back the clock and do it all over again with Dr. Vaughn, I would,” she says. “He is just the best boss.” She is now spending more time with her grandkids and helping with the family business. “It was tough at the beginning of 2021 with multiple staff retiring and COVID still in full swing,” Dr. Vaughn says. “But we have been so fortunate to find excellent staff over the last year. We’ve just hired an additional clinical team member and we truly have our dream team now. Our team is really incredible. They are the magic behind our office and we have received a lot of positive feedback from patients.”

With the addition of the 3D printers the practice can make their own in-house clear aligners. This means no more impressions, and quick turnaround on retainers and clear aligners. “We can do it all here in-house thanks to our amazing team,” Dr. Vaughn says. “Although the majority of our patients are children from age 7 to 18, many adults are also considering treatment nowadays with braces, Invisalign or in-house clear aligners. Our new technologies have allowed us to offer better pricing to folks that just need some minor movements. They don’t have to risk using a DIY, mailbased aligner company. They can get excellent results from a real doctor right here in town at an affordable price.” “We will never stop working to improve our patient experience,” he adds. “Orthodontic treatment isn’t just about straight teeth at our office. It’s about the patient experience, overall health, dental health, bite, lip support and facial aesthetics. Most importantly, it’s about establishing a continuing relationship between the patient and their general dentist who can continue to care for them long after they receive treatment at our office. We are a stepping stone to help patients achieve exceptional dental health and an exceptional smile.” “We are so blessed to be able to provide the

“Too often, patients walk out of orthodontic practices knowing they need braces, but with no real understanding as to why,” says Dr. Vaughn, who likes to educate his patients during their initial exam, showing them their specific problem and walking them through the how and the why. “The goal is not only to make your periodic visits the highlight of your day, but also that your orthodontic journey with us be the best doctor’s office experience you’ve ever had.” Along with Dr. Chapman, many of his key staff members were at retirement age. Former Treatment Coordinator Judy Brewer worked with Dr. Chapman for nearly four decades. She retired in October TownePost.com / JUNE 2022 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / 7

life-changing transformations that we do every day,” Dr. Vaughn says. For instance, last month a boy came in for an orthodontic checkup. He was not only hoping for straight teeth, but also a healed heart as he had been getting mercilessly teased by his peers about his crooked teeth. Though it was an emotional moment, it’s not an unusual one at Vaughn Orthodontics. “Even though we get to do this every day, I do not take it for granted,” Dr. Vaughn says. “We often spend two years with our patients and while it’s a slow transformation, during that time we develop unforgettable relationships with them. We get to watch these kids grow up and make a positive impact during such a pivotal time in their lives. When they get their braces off, they walk out the door with a newfound confidence and a smile on their face.” The team at Vaughn Orthodontics has created a fun, uplifting, jovial atmosphere to make the orthodontic experience more positive for all involved. “Go check them out - they are amazing,” says Katelynn Kennedy, an active patient. Dr. Vaughn and his family now reside just a few minutes from their practice with their two girls, Kennedy, 5, and Caroline, 3. Dr. Vaughn and his wife Amanda met when they were in the eighth grade. The family loves to spend their warmweather weekends on the lake or spending time outdoors. “My 5-year-old started wakeboarding with me last summer - we are starting her training early!” says Vaughn, who also enjoys fishing, golfing and motorsports. Vaughn Orthodontics is located at 159 North Dan Jones Road in Plainfield, and 18 Motif Boulevard in Brownsburg. For more information, call 317-852-5566, email them at info@vaughnorthodontics.com, or visit vaughnorthodontics.com. Scan our code to schedule your complimentary exam!

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It truly is an exciting year for events in Hendricks County, with a NASCAR race returning, an international festival growing, and many of our traditional summer and fall favorites resuming after a crazy couple of years. So, get your calendars ready or pick up your phones to block out these weekends for you and your family to enjoy. For simplicity’s sake, I have put them in chronological order. Hendricks County Rib-Fest & BBQ When: June 25 Where: Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, Danville Details: Even though organizers removed the balloons from the festival name, those hot-air favorites aren’t gone. Participants can expect the same fun and entertainment that has made this festival a local summer destination including great food from local barbecue vendors and nonprofit groups, children’s activities, live entertainment, and a balloon glow and fireworks show at the end of the night. Hendricks County 4-H Fair When: July 17-23 Where: Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, Danville Details: In my humble opinion, this is one of the best county fairs at one of the best fairgrounds in the state, and I have been to many others. You can expect usual fair favorites including exhibits, animals, carnival rides, fair food and demonstrations. Organizers also do a good job of changing up the entertainment so that each year feels different and offers new surprises. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series When: July 29 Where: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway JUNE 2022

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and tractor pulls, a pizza-eating contest, and the popular bed races down Pearl Street on Monday, among many other activities. Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals When: August 31-September 5 Where: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brownsburg Details: The most prestigious drag-racing event in the world occurs every Labor Day weekend in Brownsburg. Stars of the National Hot Rod Association do battle to claim their sport’s top prize. But this isn’t just an event for racing enthusiasts - visitors get unprecedented access to the drivers and their crews, as every ticket is also a pit pass. The event also provides a memorable experience for families with interactive activities for the kids and so much more. So, even if you aren’t a race fan, I encourage you to give this event a try. You won’t be disappointed. Sunflower Festival When: Mid-September (final date TBA) Where: Beasley’s Orchard, Danville Details: The date of the Sunflower Festival always hinges on Mother Nature and the farm’s sunflower crop, as organizers want the fields to be at peak perfection. Pencil it in for mid-September for now, and check out our website’s events calendar for updates. This event allows visitors to explore seven acres of sunflowers at Beasley’s Orchard while also picking their own stems. Yard games are also on-site, and the festival provides a popular time and location for photography. Hendricks County International Festival When: October 1 Where: Talon Stream Park, Plainfield Details: This family-friendly, educational event honors and celebrates various cultures throughout the world through demonstrations, live entertainment including traditional dancing from other countries, food tastings, interactive booths, and so much more. In its third year, this event continues to grow in popularity. Heartland Apple Festival When: October 1-2 & 8-9 Where: Beasley’s Orchard, Danville Details: Always held on the first two

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Raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Glenn Timmis had what some might describe as the perfect childhood. Glenn’s dad traveled five days a week, but his next-door neighbor was Ernie Flowers, the right-fielder for the professional men’s fast-pitch softball team, the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. Across the street lived Harry Burden, a car salesman who did some race-car driving at the local level. “Since dad was gone during the week, if Ernie wasn’t taking me to a ball game, Harry was taking me to a race,” says Glenn, now 84. Not surprisingly, Glenn developed an affinity for both sports but took a particular shine to the racetrack. In the 1940s his dad would take him to the Indianapolis 500 qualifications. He didn’t attend his first Indianapolis 500 race, however, until 1956 when he was a senior in high school. He attended 10 Indy 500 races as a spectator before he began working at the racetrack. In 1970 Glenn became an observer, a track official whose job entails standing next to the track wall with a headset and being the eyes and ears for race control.

volunteer organization. “I was never paid a dime from USAC,” he says. “They gave us a meal ticket, but the cafeteria line was always too long to ever use it.” He didn’t earn a wage at the Speedway until the Indy Racing League (IRL) took over in 1996, which later morphed into IndyCar in 2008. With the IRL, Glenn traveled to racetracks across the country including the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. “I saw some great racing there,” he says. “When that green flag dropped, you held your breath until the end of the race. That was a cool racetrack and different from Indy because you could see all the way around it.”

“Essentially you’re an extension of safety, making sure the track is clean and that no issues arise,” says Glenn, a Hendricks County resident.

He traveled to Japan seven times.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has 15 observer stations, usually with two to a station. Observers are not to be confused with spotters, who work for the race teams to keep their drivers informed of their surroundings during a race. In 1971 Glenn worked for the United States Auto Club (USAC), the sanctioning body at the time for the Speedway. When Glenn worked with the USAC, it was a

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“That racetrack was super unique,” he says. “It was essentially on top of a mountain. Honda chopped off the top of the mountain and built a racetrack. It was an engineering marvel.”

It’s hard for Glenn to single out a favorite race.

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“I can’t tell you the number of races where the winner was a blink of an eye,” he says. “A lot of them, you could throw a blanket over a dozen cars that were so close they could have shaken hands with each other.” In October of 2011, Glenn was working as an observer at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He found an open space at the fence so he moved down to have a better line of vision. “I saw two cars start to get a little bit out of shape at the end of turn two, so I got on the headset and said, ‘I have two cars,’” Glenn recalls. Then two more. Ultimately, 15 cars were involved in a wreck. “Then I saw a car in the air and said, ‘Oh, my god,’” Glenn says. “I stepped back away from the fence because I knew there would be flying debris.” Tragically, Dan Weldon, the 2005 and 2011 Indy 500 champion, perished in the crash. Glenn and his colleagues picked up parts of race cars outside of the fence for nearly an hour.

Glenn’s wife Mary didn’t go to that race, but when she learned that it had been red-flagged due to a bad crash in turn two, she began calling Glenn to be sure he was OK. His daughter Kim recalls a handful of times when she was in a panic, not knowing if her father was hurt. “There’s an element of danger in this job,” Glenn says. “You don’t take your eyes off of the track and you don’t turn your back on a race car. You don’t dare hesitate in this job. If you do, it could kill you and certainly could kill other people.” After one of Glenn’s friends got killed before qualification day in 1973, he vowed not to get personally attached to the drivers, as it was too heart wrenching. He spoke to most of the drivers through marshaling the green and yellow flags during Indy qualifications for 29 years. “If you ask Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt or Bobby Rahal if they know Glenn Timmis, they would say, ‘Who?’” Glenn says. “But if you ask them about the guy who handled those flags for qualifications, they would say, ‘Oh yes, I remember him well.’ ”

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Though he loved his job, Glenn always promised himself that he wouldn’t be a 70-year-old observer. When he reached his 70s, however, he changed his tune. Then he claimed he wouldn’t be an 80-year-old observer…and yet there he was, still at it when he was 82. Ultimately, in 2020, he decided to hang it up after a 50-year career. “I like round numbers, and 50 seemed like a good time to go,” he says. Of course, he had no way of knowing that a global pandemic would serve to make his last race so anticlimactic. The 2020 race had no spectators in the stands, and the workers all had to wear masks. His family was certainly disappointed. “I had big plans for dad’s retirement and it all went up in smoke,” Kim says. As for Glenn’s feelings on retirement, he has mixed emotions. “I did what was right for me,” he says. “I did what was right for the IndyCar Series, but the adjustment sucks. I could see the light coming. It was like I’d crossed a finish line and I told my wife, ‘Even good things come to an end,’ but I miss the heck out of it.” On the plus side, last year was the first time Glenn got to watch

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As a full-time freelance writer, Christy Heitger-Ewing is no stranger to sharing her true and authentic self with the world. Ever since she was a child, she’s grown from writing short stories and comics to being published in more than 60 magazines and writing more than 2,500 magazine articles. Heitger-Ewing, who regularly writes for Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield Magazines, recently published her 14th story for the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” collection, titled “Muted Joy.” It’s about one of life’s greatest pains - losing her mother. “I’ve always been super transparent in my writing,” she says. “This story shares how I walked that path and started breathing, living and laughing again.”

When Heitger-Ewing first started freelance writing 18 years ago, she submitted article ideas to various magazines and anthologies, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” being one of them. She was drawn to these publications because they are a collection of poignant stories written from personal life experiences, and it gave her an opportunity to share her life with others. Many of her “Chicken Soup” stories center around her mother, Rozella, who was Heitger-Ewing’s biggest supporter in life. “She was kind, gentle, generous and had the hugest heart,” she says. “Unfortunately, she also wrestled with clinical depression. Sadly, she lost that fight in April 2013. That’s when my world fell apart.” After losing her mother to suicide, HeitgerEwing was plagued with agony, guilt, anger, JUNE 2022

sadness and confusion. The feelings were relentless, like the constant push and pull of ocean waves that cannot be contained. They were so overwhelming that she wasn’t sure she could bounce back from the pain. Heitger-Ewing recognized that her mother’s generation did not speak of mental illness often. They especially did not share internal struggles with others. Her mother kept her pain to herself, and that is precisely why Heitger-Ewing has decided to write about anxiety and depression. “It breaks my heart to think of her suffering in silence,” Heitger-Ewing says. “After she died, I became a huge mental health

awareness advocate and began volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). In the past nine years I’ve written a great deal about depression, anxiety and suicide because I want others to know they are not alone, that there is help available, and that people care.” In “Muted Joy” she tells the story of how hopeless, helpless and lifeless she felt after her mother’s death. She shares the pain and path she walked, and she also shares

the life-giving tools she used to heal from that pain. One of those tools was a support group at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. She said the group was her lifeline through the first two years after her mother died. “It was my safe place where I could go and be in the company of others who knew exactly how I was feeling without me having to explain it,” Heitger-Ewing says. “Again, it comes back to sharing honest,

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true, real feelings.” Heitger-Ewing wants others to know they are not alone. She is passionate about sharing the hope she found in her path of grieving. She recognizes grief can be deep and gut-wrenching, the kind that physically hurts. She knows that pain well, but she wants to let those who are grieving know that the degree to which the pain incapacitates you will not last forever.

“When you are struggling to eat or sleep or think or function, it will not always be that way,” Heitger-Ewing says. “You can’t skip it, go around it or pretend like it’s not there, or you’ll prolong the pain. If, however, you let yourself feel your feelings, if you find proper support systems, if you utilize tools to help you process your grief, slowly that pain begins to subside.” Besides her support group, Heitger-Ewing leans heavily on her other go-to tools, such as exercising, journaling and volunteering. These have all aided her in slow healing from her loss. She feels that her story is particularly poignant during this time in history because there has been a spike in anxiety and depression across all demographics since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Enduring a sustained trauma is so hard on us psychologically,” she says. “I want people to recognize that it’s understandable if they are struggling. I want them to not be afraid to seek help from a mental-health professional.” Heitger-Ewing also has much to live for and knows that life goes on after loss. She and her husband Eric have two sons and four rescue cats. Her passion for running and writing, both of which she does daily, are activities that feed her soul. At the height of her heartache, running helped her tap into her emotions while also giving her a break from the daily grind of grief. “Being out in nature and putting in some quiet miles as tears streamed down my face was extremely cathartic,” she says. Her love for human-interest stories has led JUNE 2022

her to contribute to a number of local and national publications, always wanting her writing to “inspire hope and uplift weary souls,” she says. “I share the good, the bad, the ugly, but also the beautiful. I don’t like fake. What’s the point in that? When we share our authentic feelings, that’s how healing happens.” Visit her author website at christyheitgerewing.com. Hendricks Regional Health’s support group for survivors of suicide loss meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Samsell, bereavement and community support group coordinator, at 317-718-4360.

BACK AND NECK PAIN HOW YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP

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Back and neck pain seems to be a part of everyday life. It can originate from a variety of causes including sprains and fractures, dislocations, stress from overuse, obesity, infections, and disorders present at birth (congenital). It can cause mild to debilitating discomfort that impacts your ability to move or use your arms and legs. Determining the cause of the pain and finding the right treatment option can help you get back to your normal activities.

A PHYSICIAN CAN HELP YOU DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PAIN.

Your spine has five sections of vertebrae the neck or cervical spine, the mid-back or thoracic spine, the lower back or lumbar spine, the base of the spine or sacrum, and the tailbone or coccyx. Pain generated from each area can have different causes. Some of the conditions that cause pain in these areas include muscle or ligament strain, disc

herniation and degenerative disc disease, sciatica, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, spinal (or even some brain) tumors, torticollis and whiplash. To treat your back and neck pain, your physician must first determine the cause. They begin by using a combination of your medical history, a physical examination and basic diagnostic tests like X-rays. Once your physician determines the origin of your pain, they can work with you to develop the best treatment plan to address your specific condition and pain. This will often begin with physical therapy and may include medications.

as an electromyogram (EMG) to study nerve and muscle function, a myelogram to study your spinal cord, and nerve blocks to identify generators in the spine.

THERE ARE SEVERAL TREATMENT OPTIONS.

Your physician may prescribe a variety of medicines to reduce pain and inflammation of your spinal region. These can be taken orally, intravenously or by one of several pain management techniques. Physical and occupational therapy are utilized to restore you to pain-free movements and to strengthen your muscles. However, if regular medicines and physical therapy do TESTING MAY not improve your pain, your physician may BE NECESSARY. prescribe more advanced pain management Depending on your progress, your physician techniques. These include steroid injections, or neurosurgeon may use a variety of EMG-guided botulinum injections, and advanced tests to further look at your even implanted spinal cord stimulators and back and neck to diagnose the source of pain pumps. Surgery may also be an option your pain. These may include magnetic if recommended by your physician. resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans. Sometimes even If you suffer from persistent back or neck more specialized tests may be obtained to pain, call your physician to learn about your better understand your condition, such options. JUNE 2022

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Distance from Circle: 24 mi. Turkey Run State Park has something for everyone to enjoy with hiking trails, bridle trails, camp sites, historic sites, a nature center and conference center. Deep canyons nestled in the shadows of sandstone cliffs and peaceful hemlock groves are some of the most ruggedly beautiful hiking trails in the state as well as miles of bridle trails. You’ll enjoy exploring the area on foot or by horseback riding.

SPENCER FARMS INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART: 100 ACRES Distance from Circle: 5 mi.

Located on 100 acres adjacent to the Museum’s main campus, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres includes woodlands, wetlands, meadows and a 35-acre lake. The Park is one of the largest museum art parks in the country and one of only a few to feature ongoing commissions of temporary, site-responsive artworks. Public tours are held Saturdays at noon, April through October, free of charge.

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Distance from Circle: 24 mi. Flat Fork Creek Park is a new nature park in Fishers with walking trails, bike trails and a colossal sledding hill for the winter. Beginning its first summer being open, Flat Fork Creek offers beautiful scenery and promotes exercise and wellness to the community. There are wooden lookout towers placed around the park, giving the public a great canopy view. Whether it be walking, biking or nature, Flat Fork Creek can offer great accommodations free of charge.

Distance from Circle: 27 mi. Located in Noblesville, Spencer Farms is a farm that offers beautiful berries and fresh produce year round as well as pick-your-ownberries during the summer. With strawberries ripened by the end of May, black raspberries ready by June and blueberries available through July, this farm ensures that you get the freshest produce possible. Along with the berries, Spencer has a small gift shop that sells ice cream, pies, homemade fudge and other cooking needs such as cookbooks.

EITELJORG MUSEUM Distance from Circle: .7 mi.

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art was founded by Indianapolis businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg. Its mission is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. The Eiteljorg collects and preserves high-quality Western art and Native American art and cultural objects. The institution’s contemporary Native art collection has been ranked among the world’s best.

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I hear it like clockwork when I speak to women as warmer weather approaches. School is out, kids are getting restless and vacations are on the horizon. But what is the one thing of utmost priority? “Oh, I’ve been doing (insert fad diet) because we’re going on vacation in a few weeks and I don’t want to look like this in my swimsuit!” “I’m cutting out carbs because I need to slim down before going to Cancun!” I hear it All.The.Time. Insecurity and outward comparison I’m sure play a huge role in making us feel so self-conscious to look our best. But

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3. INVEST IN A BETTER SUNSCREEN This may sound contradictory to point number one about getting more sun but hear me out! There is a huge difference between going outside to soak up some rays versus being outside and in the sun to the point of sunburn. Overexposure can be extremely dangerous especially when repeated over and over. But do you know what’s in your sunscreen? Often what we turn to for sun protection is riddled with toxic, harmful chemicals that are just as damaging as the sunburn it’s protecting us from. One common additive, oxybenzone, has been labeled a hormone disruptor, affecting testosterone levels in young boys and even being absorbed into women’s breastmilk. After all, our skin is our largest organ. It’s so easy to forget that what we apply to it can have a negative impact on our health. Instead, look for sunscreens with a Made Safe Seal on them, which signifies they are made without harmful ingredients. 4. BE PRESENT Sounds easy, right? But being mindful to your inner thoughts and creating gratitude for what’s around you can take some practice. It’s so easy to let the negative thoughts overcrowd being present in the moment. By focusing on what’s behind or what’s ahead of us, we lose sight of what’s right in front of us. Which if you think about it is really the only thing that’s important. Your ‘now.’

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