Category Archives: Wisdom

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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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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Transformation 2012: Day 7

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Fran Hart

If I weren’t running a series, I’d have titled today’s post, “Mr. H is the light of my life.” It’s true, you know. We have been working well together as a team, for a variety of reasons, not the least … Continue reading →

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Pardon me, your slip is showing

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Fran Hart

Last Wednesday morning, during my weekly group meeting at Einstein Bagels, I interrupted one of my girlfriend’s as she was telling a story. In fact, if ever there was a blurt, I blurted: “You have something between your teeth.” Then … Continue reading →

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and I thought self-editing was hard!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Fran Hart

No matter how hard the challenge, tall the mountain or rough the course, I seem to be willing to grit my teeth, grunt, sweat and otherwise behave in a manner unbecoming a lady. I’m not sure what I am becoming … Continue reading →

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Chronic comparing, the road to insanity and perhaps, eventually, death

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Fran Hart

Klout is going to make me crazy, I can tell already.Well, crazier. It’s like going on a diet and stepping on the scale 3 times a day (yes, I’ve done that). Worse, it lends itself to comparison with others, which … Continue reading →

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Who am I and what am I doing here?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

This year has been very challenging for me in many respects. And it’s only half over. My vision for how things would go and where I would be right now? Well…it’s been a rough road and I’m not where I … Continue reading →

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Yeah…about that first week….

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Fran Hart

Sometimes when we say “if you know what I mean….” we’re really saying “I don’t have the time, energy or inclination to explain what I mean right now. Mark‘s open-mindedness has impressed me and I’m still exploring some of his … Continue reading →

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Ask and it shall be given unto you

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Fran Hart

Yesterday I prayerfully asked God to guide me in my response to Mark. I don’t generally consider myself an evangelist, yet I’m growing as an apologist. If I take some small liberty with the definitions, I could say that an … Continue reading →

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