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.

Naturally

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Fran Hart

Jessie and I hadn’t spoken since the argument before our mother’s funeral. “It’s ridiculous!” Jessie’s concern was more for her own reputation than our recently deceased mother’s. “Of course it’s ridiculous, but it’s Mother’s last wish. I have to honor … Continue reading →

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Practice, practice, practice…and the benefits of regular exercise

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Fran Hart

If you’ve followed my exercise saga you know that last year I transitioned from Richard Simmons to Wii Fit Plus to power-walking/jogging/running and ultimately to the P90X workout regimen. Then, in September, an injury and subsequent tumble off the exercise-wagon … Continue reading →

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Regrets

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Fran Hart

I’d have told anyone who asked it was harmless. The ads and posters touting the dangers had nothing to do with me. I was fifteen. From my first drag I was addicted. A pack of cigarettes cost less than a … Continue reading →

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Mystery Dance

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

When I arrived at the scene no one seemed interested in checking my credentials so I kept my wallet in the pocket of my coat. As more officers, the coroner and the detective in charge arrived they focused on the … Continue reading →

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According to one who knows

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

Mary waited patiently while her friend’s sobs subsided. She patted her back and rubbed her shoulders, making soothing noises and saying things like “there, there.” After a while, Sue’s breathing slowed, with only the occasional hiccup breaking through as she … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Fran Hart

Margaret sits in the waiting room, alone with her thoughts. The events of this morning, looping in her mind like a tragic news clip, solely hers to witness. “Mama! I’m imbisible!” With less than a second’s consideration she’d responded, “You … Continue reading →

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A Tale About Trolls

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Fran Hart

Once upon a time, in a land that might or might not be far, far away, there lived a troll. This troll, like any troll, had “issues”, not the least of which is her overwhelming anger. Sure she had friends … Continue reading →

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The Board

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Fran Hart

Rodie takes a deep breath, steeling himself for the climb. One foot after the other, one rung at a time, he ascends. At the top he steps forward. A skinny boy in bright trunks, he moves cautiously between rails. Past … Continue reading →

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Three Words for 2011 (and insight into how my mind works)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Fran Hart

Sure, I’d heard a bit of the buzz…but amidst all of the noise and fanfare of the incoming new year I’d not stopped to discern just what was that buzzing noise I was hearing about “3 words”. Then a friend … Continue reading →

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Viva Las Vegas!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Fran Hart

I started out embedding photos, then decided to go for the gusto in true Vegas style. Here’s a video montage of sights and sites from our four-day stay in Las Vegas.

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