Monthly Archives: October 2009

Ready? Set….

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Fran Hart

How many people woke up today thinking about preparations for Halloween? I woke up thinking about preparations for NaNoWriMo. I’m again reminded more of pregnancy and labor/delivery than anything else. My thoughts have been all about the coming date: November … Continue reading →

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Because I have nothing better to do…I’m ready to go!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Fran Hart

I have been pining for a while. Pining and whining. I’m ready for a change. I’ve been ready for a change. On two separate occasions (once in 2005, once in 2008) I’ve started novels. Like miscarriages, conceived but never fully … Continue reading →

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Monday Madness – perspective

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Fran Hart

Sometimes life is all about perspective. Glasses that are half full are also half empty. Joy is a choice we make. A gift of grace available to each of us, but a gift that must be accepted. Because joy is … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 16 – Samson & Delilah

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Fran Hart

Samson, a man of God, was clearly foolish when it came to women. After his brief, tragic marriage and his rendezvous with a prostitute, he met and fell in love with Delilah – yet another Philistine woman. His destiny was … Continue reading →

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It’s a Banner Day!

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Fran Hart

In the beginning there was a standard template bearing the title of this blog “A Mother’s Angst. Soon after that I jazzed it up with the emo weeping eye. I’ve wept so many times over my children it seemed appropriate.I’ve … Continue reading →

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"The One That Got Away"

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Fran Hart

Fortunately, by the time I found the feathers spread out across my bedroom floor, I already knew this one had a happy ending… relatively speaking anyway. Occasionally when we’re away the house is locked up but the sunroom door gets … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 15 – Samson

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Fran Hart

If you watched the video for Chapter 14, you can jump about 2 1/2 minutes into today’s lesson. Today’s portion of Samson’s biographer required some of the history previously covered. I’m struck by how wonderful God is. We’re created in … Continue reading →

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"Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave…

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

…when first we practice to deceive.” Sir Walter Scott Once I read something that Neil posted on his blog and was flabbergasted…then realized he writes the best fiction I’ve ever found on the Internet. Bless him, he’s good! Not long … Continue reading →

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Fearless, by Max Lucado

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Fran Hart

From the first pages of Max Lucado’s Fearless I was intrigued and eager for more. He lays the foundation by asking, “Why are we afraid?” and outlining the many forms that fear takes. He makes such points as “fear doesn’t … Continue reading →

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October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

Maybe you know this already, but the statistics for domestic violence and sexual assault are grim. Girls and boys are exposed to inappropriate sexual content on a regular basis. I’m worried for our children, especially our daughters. 1 out of … Continue reading →

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