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.

Port Aransas, the home of Boggie Boogie Boards and Sandels Sandles Sandals

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

The beach does not attract our most literate citizens, clearly. Considering the number of places that sell boogie boards and sandals, I was surprised by the number of places selling “boggie boards” and “sandels” and “sandles.” Just in case you’re … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

These days I feel like I’m parked on a steep incline, investing energy just to stay in place. Whoever planned this neighborhood didn’t seem to think about the connections between home and the world. Is everything on the same plane? … Continue reading →

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Life & Death in the balance

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

The most memorable tale of the trip to Port A is definitely the day I was dumped in the drink for an unexpected swim in the briny sea. Hubby and I love to go treasure hunting on St. Joe’s island. … Continue reading →

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Life interrupted

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Fran Hart

July was an interesting month, no doubt about it. Work consumed me. My joke has been that I’m working 2 shifts, and one is a split-shift. Conference calls with Taiwan beginning at 6am, 8am, 8pm, 10pm even 11pm at least … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 11

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Fran Hart

Judges 11 tells the story of Jephthah, the illegitimate son of Gilead. Jephthah was a mighty warrior and a natural leader, chased off by his family as a social outcast. In the face of the Ammonites threat of war, the … Continue reading →

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Something better than dead frogs

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Fran Hart

Someone I love and respect has implied that I could do better than leave my moanings about dead critters as the top post indefinitely while I muddle through life’s challenges. The last few weeks have been nothing but work, work, … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Fran Hart

When a dear friend forwarded this image to me, I was struck by a moment of introspection. It seems the owners have closed up this room, sealed it for whatever purpose, painted it up pretty and added ventilation to keep … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 10

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s study touches on Tola (judged 23 years) and Jair (judged 22 years). Perhaps “minor judges” but representing the diversity of the leaders God used. After Jair died, the Israelites again served other gods – the Baals and Ashtoreths, the … Continue reading →

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Café Chat July 10th

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s topic is simply to tell of a miracle in your life. I’ve been blessed by many miracles, great and small. I’ve been healed of chronic pain through prayer and the laying on of hands. I’ve had my life turn … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Fran Hart

After a long hard day spent in the office dealing with people and situations and …. stuff. Sometimes you just have to step back and look at the big picture. The big picture in my world includes a gorgeous Texas … Continue reading →

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