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In search of inspiration.
Silent for three weeks, we’re back with an opinion, a point of view, a take on the issues, a suggestion, a complaint — two cents worth of witty, wonderful words. I ought to have something to say, … more »
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In search of inspiration.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 week ago: Silent for three weeks, we’re back with an opinion, a point of view, a take on the issues, a sugge … more »
How to say ‘No’ —
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 month ago: and feel good about it . . . or how to say ‘Yes’ — and mean it. It’s a two-letter word w … more »
Can you feel it?
Hillsboro Banner wrote 1 month ago: You had to smell it. There’s no denying it. Spring is just around the corner. It has to be. It’s … more »
Hop, hop, hop.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 2 months ago: No, it’s too early for the Easter Bunny. The 5-foot 9-inch, 170-pound hopping fool is my oldest so … more »
Age before beauty.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 2 months ago: Not first, not last, but stuck in the middle. The door was held wide open and I stood there, pausing … more »
Shutter bug.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 2 months ago: Writer, editor, ad designer, photographer. It’s not the first title on my name plate but it’s th … more »
Romantic interlude.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 3 months ago: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. How will you celebrate? I started thinking back on all … more »
Spell check.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 3 months ago: Born with a competitive spirit, I unfortunately lacked the competitive body needed for sports. Undet … more »
In a mood.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 3 months ago: Unannounced. Uninvited. Unwelcome. In a word, “grumpy.” My grandmother always talked about a Jan … more »
No resolve.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 4 months ago: Don’t make promises you can’t keep — even if it’s just a promise to yourself. 2008 started l … more »
So, you think you know Christmas.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 4 months ago: Let’s see. Who wrote White Christmas: Mel Torme, Irving Berlin, Mel Tillis or John Lennon? Who wro … more »
Christmas would not be complete without . . .
Hillsboro Banner wrote 4 months ago: A living room lit only by the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree. The joyous sound of sleigh bells … more »
Silver bells.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 4 months ago: Christmas programs are seared into childhood memories for two reasons — something went terribly wr … more »
No fair, I wasn’t ready
Hillsboro Banner wrote 5 months ago: It’s not nice to surprise a middle-aged woman. I was caught unprepared, unaware, unbuttoned. Someb … more »
Thanks for . . .
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Hillsboro Banner wrote 5 months ago: As we gather round the dinner table for Turkey Day, it’s appropriate to pause and ponder the purpo … more »
Be careful.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 6 months ago: It’s a mother’s job to be cautious — and her duty to keep the world safe. Look both ways when … more »
Simple fixes.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 6 months ago: Our office had been promised new computers for months. I was excited about the idea — but still ha … more »
17 miles to empty.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 7 months ago: You have to love today’s vehicles and all their fancy features. It wasn’t so long ago I upgraded … more »
Timberrrrrrrrr.
Hillsboro Banner wrote 7 months ago: Timberrrrrrrrr. Paul Bunyan, I’m not. I don’t swing an axe or handle a chain saw. I’m really g … more »
