Author Archives: Fran Hart

About Fran Hart

Disciple of Christ, earning a living as the director of US-based operations for a Taiwanese company, managing an engineering organization while carving out time to write. Wife, Mother, Grandmother.

How are YOU using Twitter?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Fran Hart

A while ago I had a twitter-exchange with someone that ended with his observation that perhaps we are using Twitter in different ways. You see, he’d stopped following me, and although I’ve never met him in person, I felt (and … Continue reading →

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The righteous, the wicked and the watchman

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Fran Hart

There are occasions when progress demands a change in perspective. For some time, I’ve been traveling a rough road, a journey fraught with danger and threats, surprises, elements beyond my control…you get the picture. Working harder, working smarter, not working, … Continue reading →

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Double dutch

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Fran Hart

The world keeps spinning; my world keeps spinning. It’s all a double-dutch set of ropes spinning in a counter-cadence, impossible, yet possible…you just have to jump into the thick of it and keep moving. I have a dream, a passion, … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today marks one month to the day since my last post here. I *started* a post a few ago. The title? “I may have imploded.” Here are my excuses: I blame parenthood! Prom was May 13th. We had a gaggle … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Fran Hart

Occasionally, I stumble across the same message so often that a flashing neon sign, with bells and whistles, couldn’t be more effective in getting the point across. Most recently, I keep slamming into “follow your dream.” A few months ago, … Continue reading →

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That was then, this is now

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Fran Hart

Yesterday, I responded to Jeff Goins’ challenge: Declare yourself a writer! Sure, I’m motivated by the contest, but also…I’m motivated by the calling that has been pulling and tugging at me for years. I’ve been inching along this path, occasionally … Continue reading →

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Transformation: I am a writer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Fran Hart

In the early 80′s I started college, in pursuit of Engineering. Then, I dropped out. Then, I went back. Then, I dropped out, again. I was out for 6 years. I got married, had babies, and worked as a stenographer. … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day ___

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Fran Hart

I’m learning a funny thing about transformation. Well, maybe not funny, but good to know. Transformation comes with a lot of pressure, both internal and external. From the outside, the world resists. From the inside, I resist. I’m squeezed, compressed, … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 12

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Fran Hart

A nice rainfall (last night and throughout the day) means I didn’t need to water the lawn at Lodestone today. Work and volunteer commitments prevented me from getting grubby, regardless. But my personal transformation got a boost, as I made … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 11

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Fran Hart

I began counting the days of this transformation at a random milestone, beginning with the first day of my “vacation.” I spent ten days dedicated almost exclusively to the rehabilitation of a house we’ve acquired with the intention of reselling. … Continue reading →

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