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Street view.
Michelle McLean I had been a reluctant user of modern technology — until my daughter entered college. Now, in my concerted effort to parent from afar, I’ve found that text messaging and internet searc… more →
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A run of bad luck.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 7 months ago: My youngest son recently faced his first experience with “Murphy’s Law” — Anything that can go wrong … more →
A hint of spring.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 7 months ago: Michelle McLean Easter is past and the calendar says it should be Spring. The sun was shining bright … more →
Street view.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 7 months ago: Michelle McLean I had been a reluctant user of modern technology — until my daughter entered college … more →
On the front lines.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 9 months ago: Michelle McLean Called into active duty last Friday, I became — for a few hours — a newspaper delive … more →
Maaaaaaahm!
Hillsboro Banner wrote 9 months ago: Michelle McLean The sound of my sweet child’s voice calling my name — it’s enough to melt my heart. … more →
Hillsboro Banner wrote 10 months ago: Michelle McLean Creatures of habit. Not necessarily in a rut — just a comfortable routine. 2009 is t … more →
Diamond Edition.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 10 months ago: Michelle McLean It wasn’t what I was expecting — but it’s exactly what I wanted. It has diamonds, it … more →
Muddling through.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 11 months ago: Michelle McLean A real winter or just an extended, chillier autumn. I can’t decide which season to s … more →
Let me quote . . .
Hillsboro Banner wrote 12 months ago: Michelle McLean My son and I were having a serious heart-to-heart conversation the other night. I wa … more →
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: Michelle McLean Don’t ‘Cheer’ for me — my ‘Tide’ is low. I’m losing the battle. I’m ready to wave th … more →
Golden halo.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: Michelle McLean Driving down the gravel road, I focused on the dusty haze ahead. A beet truck was ba … more →
Football mom.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: Michelle McLean I wouldn’t know a wishbone from an I-formation if it were to tackle me on the 50-yar … more →
Oh, sweet corn.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: Michelle McLean There is a certain time of year when you’re allowed to serve a single food item for … more →
Forced family fun.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: Michelle McLean In a house with three teenagers, it seems we don’t take the time for all-day family … more →
Green Acres is the place for me.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: I like living in a town with one ZIP code. I’ve no desire to live in a suburb. I like that I can see … more →
Family get-togethers.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: It wasn’t an official reunion — it lacked the requisite planning. We’d picked a gathering day and es … more →
Snooze button.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: I’m a creature of habit. I settle into a routine without much encouragement or training. It’s not th … more →
Empty nest — trial run.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: My partner and I found ourselves living in an empty nest for four days this week. Our three teenager … more →
Lasting impressions.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 year ago: I fully intended to devote this column to advice for my oldest child as she graduates from high scho … more →
