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.

Lent is a time for change

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Fran Hart

I am in the middle of an epic internal conflict, wringing my hands and crying, “What to do? What to do?” Why the drama? My last two Lenten reflections left me looking through the glass darkly, wondering what’s in store … Continue reading →

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Fate

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Fran Hart

“You’ve had ample warning. Are your things in order?” “Yes. No! I….” “What?” “Nothing. It’s just….” “What? It’s time to go.” “Is there another way?” “We’ve done it this way for generations. It’s too late to complain about your lot. … Continue reading →

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Lent is a time to repent and heed God’s call

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Fran Hart

We are all called to repent and we are called to follow Jesus. When we repent, first we (probably) feel guilt or remorse for our misdeeds, then (ideally) we turn away from the “bad” behavior and move towards more noble … Continue reading →

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Lenten considerations

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Fran Hart

Jesus told his disciples, I am the Bread of Life; whoever eats of my flesh and drinks of my blood will have eternal life. This startling disclosure came shortly after the miraculous feeding of five thousand with five loaves of … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Fran Hart

Sitting on a park bench,Enjoying the sunshine, Listening to the sound of birds chattering and calling to one another, Breathing in the fresh, heady scent of Spring blossoms;Eyes closed, face tilted up, the corners of my mouth lifted in a … Continue reading →

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Final round

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Fran Hart

“Don’t, Bobby. I’m frightened,” she said, but he ignored her. She whispered her fear, knowing even shouts and screams would be ignored. They’d played this game before. He spun the cylinder with a glancing blow, hand flat against the revolver. … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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Before and After: a room make over

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Fran Hart

Before, this room has been a catch-all for kid toys. A lot of emotion was kept hidden behind the closed door and the in the dresser drawers. When daughter #2 moved out we painted the black and red walls a … Continue reading →

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Understatement

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Fran Hart

“I have a small obsession with owls,” she confessed, ushering me into her home. I’d already noted her sweater (owls knitted into the rib pattern with buttons stitched on for eyes) and jewelry (small, copper owl pendants with tiny turquoise … Continue reading →

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The Bottom Line

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Fran Hart

“Look at how she engages the little ones,” I said. Principal Hodges and I watched two members of our assessment staff working with the Special Needs class. “Yes, Sue’s remarkable,” he commented without expression. “Joe’s good, too.” Joe, our speech … Continue reading →

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