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.

Adventures in Shanghai

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Fran Hart

The trip to Shanghai began with the process of purchasing bus passes. We’d been told that we could catch a shuttle to the Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai, which picked up passengers once an hour from our hotel lobby in Kunshan. … Continue reading →

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Back in Kunshan

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

The best thing a traveler can say about a journey by air is that it was uneventful. My flight from Taipei to Shanghai was uneventful. I was much more gracious with my air prayers in the last leg. Upon arriving … Continue reading →

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And just like that, I missed Tuesday

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Fran Hart

We’re preparing to descend from 30,000 feet, to arrive in Taipei at 5:40 a.m. local time. I left Austin at 6:30pm Monday. Whenever I hear the phrase “time flies” I think about this journey from CST to China/Taipei time and … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Traveling

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Fran Hart

As I give my husband and son farewell hugs and finally tear myself away from the comfort of their presence, a cold knot of anxiety forms in my stomach. I smile bravely and wave from the rope-course that is security’s … Continue reading →

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Making a list and checking it twice

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Fran Hart

I wonder whether I’m avoiding work by making a list or avoiding a list by doing things. I have a lot left to do before I leave for China tomorrow. One of the things I need to do is to … Continue reading →

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"I’m in Training"

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Fran Hart

Oh, the joy of being the new guy. New at a job? New at a hobby? Being new at something brings inherent forgiveness for the inevitable errors and omissions. Last week I bought a new heart rate monitor. Yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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A day to be truly thankful

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today, as people all across America pause in their busy lives to give thanks, I have blessings beyond measure and my thanks are lifted up as I praise God for all He’s done in my life this year. I just … Continue reading →

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"Old Dogs" – Movie Review

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Fran Hart

Old Dogs is a great movie to see if you’re looking for some casual entertainment. I’d recommend it for date night and/or for family night. It’s the kind of movie that is best enjoyed if you can suspend disbelief and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Life

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Fran Hart

This past year was awesome. There were many highs and many lows, but the highs were all higher than the lows. I’ve been through the dark valley before so I know how important it is to appreciate time spent on … Continue reading →

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Where did the words go?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

I posted “Where did the time go?” on my other blog this morning. I was surprised to realize a month has elapsed since my last post there. The sister question to “Where did the time go?” is “Where did the … Continue reading →

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