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.

For those who just visited and saw the "before," here’s "after"

Our downstairs living room is “beach” theme, but the bathroom was not (sorry – I forgot to take photos of “before”). I finally bit the bullet and redecorated the bathroom. Although the Baptismal reception at our house Sunday should have … Continue reading

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Tips for Better Living

Sunday our oldest grandson celebrated his 4th birthday. His birthday was 4/5 but {insert long story} the celebration was 4/19, way up north near Syracuse, NY. Deep in the heart of Texas, we celebrated our youngest grandson’s baptism. Ironically, the … Continue reading

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Al strikes again…well, maybe "strikes" is too strong a word

This morning as I went about my business I came around a corner and was startled by a visitor. The good news was that this visitor was alive and breathing. In light of the last 3 (yes 3) dead guests, … Continue reading

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Monday Blueprint Madness

I’m amused by the horrors posted on Lovely Listings. I’m finding this to be a pot o’ gold for funny pictures, although not all are blueprint goofs. Fortunately, there are a few I can pick on. Here’s one that made … Continue reading

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Café Chat April 18th

Today’s topic: On a scale of 1-10, with a 10 representing the strongest, rate your current prayer life. Why did you rate yourself as you did? If you are struggling with your prayer life, make a list of possible stumbling … Continue reading

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Hopeless Diamond

In another blast from my past…back in the days of LV community theatre. “The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond” dinner mystery:

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Thirst for Wisdom

“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.” (Proverbs 13:10) This is so true, isn’t it? When I’m willing to be humble, I’m far more likely to “let things go.” When I’m rising up to confront challenges, to … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

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Tips for Better Living

Hug your child(ren) today. I’m not sure if you know Maddie. Madeline Alice Spohr, 11/11/07 – 4/7/09. I’m not sure if it’s fair to call her an internet phenomenon, but her influence has proven to be far and wide. Maddie … Continue reading

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Monday Blueprint Madness

I’m not sure why someone deemed it necessary to fill these openings with cinder blocks, but I’m reminded of the two ways we block God in or out of our lives. First, the obvious: all of us, at one time … Continue reading

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