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.

Finally, the Outdoor Kitchen!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Fran Hart

Once upon a time we had a dream. That dream began the day we saw our home for the first time. We’d only looked at about 100 homes, flying into neighborhoods like a blitzkrieg; reviewing 3-6 homes then moving on … Continue reading →

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We have a winner!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Fran Hart

My Darling Hubby and I are going to participate in a 5K! Vern’s No Frills 5K in Georgetown. He’s walking. I’m running (and walking). He says he will keep up with me. Humph. We’ll see. We’ll be joined by friends. … Continue reading →

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"5K" anyone?

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Fran Hart

If someone had told me at the first of the year that I’d be considering running in a 5K before the year was half over I’d have said “5K”? Or something equally witty because seriously, it would have been beyond … Continue reading →

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Ye Ol’ Medicine Ball

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Fran Hart

I’ve let my runs dominate my workouts. This morning I reintroduced Gin Miller’s medicine ball (Power Abs) workout. Whew! That was a nice change of pace. The workout takes a little over 30 minutes. I’m working out with a 10 … Continue reading →

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Worst run ever

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Fran Hart

I’ve been consistently running 3-4 times a week. My “jogs” take me on a 2.5 mile circuit of my neighborhood. I’m averaging a pace of about 4 miles per hour. My endurance is improving. My pace is improving – I … Continue reading →

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New Arrival

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Fran Hart

Minutes before officially becoming a big brother, our grandson spent time burning energy, running around the secluded patio in the women’s section of the hospital. Labor was eased by an epidural. Delivery was quick. My daughter asked me to stay … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Fran Hart

Sitting quietly in the waiting room, on the outside. Outside of the doors. Doors that require approval from the nurses’ station before entry (or exit) can be granted. We’ve been excused for a moment. Before I’m finished with that thought, … Continue reading →

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Graduation

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Fran Hart

Way back when, shortly after Christmas, I began a delightful (but slow) journey into fitness. My regimen of workouts evolved from playing around on the Wii Fit Plus to getting serious about exercise. Initially, although I was putting in at … Continue reading →

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Taking the High Road

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Fran Hart

Last week I had an unpleasant encounter with a pair of “Christian women” who demonstrated unchristian behavior. Yesterday I concluded that I would not confront the offenders directly. Instead, I wrote an article for the Examiner about motives for good … Continue reading →

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Stop judging, people!

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Fran Hart

The strangest thing is going on, all across this blessed cyberspace and even in the realms of real world. People are judging people. It’s gone on for years…I know this. I accept it for what it is. But there seems … Continue reading →

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