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.

Transformation 2012: Day 5

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Fran Hart

If you visited yesterday’s post, you’ll see an image of the dining area wall at the end of the day (i.e. the start of the day today). To the uninitiated, it might not look that bad. I dared to feel … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 4

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today, I was back in the wallpaper mines. In the grand scheme of things, removing wallpaper is horrible. Two layers of wallpaper is terrible. Three layers of wallpaper is heinous. A wall-art paneled mural, glued directly to sheet rock, is … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 3

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today was another day in the process of renewing, reflecting, revitalizing and revealing; peeling back the layers and discovering what’s hidden below the surface. I spent my morning in prayerful retreat, then embarked on a new adventure. Inspired by Humans … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 2

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Fran Hart

For reference, I’ve included a “before” image. My 10-day transformation is independent of the work that Mr. H has already completed. Prior to my jumping in to strip wallpaper, he’s already removed tile, modified cabinets, etc. Yesterday I spent the … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 1

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Fran Hart

We’re flipping another property, code name: Lodestone. Today was Day 1 of a 10-day transformation, for the property and for myself. I focused on wallpaper at the house. In the dining area, there was a lovely silver/white textured paper: After … Continue reading →

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18 years ago

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Fran Hart

This morning, after breakfast at IHOP, you asked and I told you again about how it was on that day, 18 years ago. I think it counts as “again”, though it’s been a while. Maybe today I shared some details … Continue reading →

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The Behrs

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Fran Hart

When Brenda decided to go for a drive in her father’s new Cadillac convertible, it was with no more thought than one might expect from a spoiled 16-year-old. She gave no consideration for the hour (it was almost midnight) or … Continue reading →

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Sorry about that

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Fran Hart

Dear Jaguar-owner, Sorry about your car. I sliced the 17th hole. Finally found the damned ball on your hood. At 7 under par for the course, had to take the shot. I hope you understand. Sincerely, A little birdie For … Continue reading →

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There’s no business like snow business

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Fran Hart

Formed in a cloud, frozen crystals emerge and become falling flakes, gaining speed and conviction. Though only a few at first, soon there’s a flurry, fiercely fighting the forces of wind and gravity, finally finding peace in a drift, first … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Elephant Girl, by Jane Devin

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Fran Hart

Have you ever fallen in love with someone you’ve never met? Someone who, if passed on the street, you might not give a second glance? Imagine inviting that same person into your home, evening after evening, enjoying glasses of wine … Continue reading →

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