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.

Café Chat Feb 7th

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Fran Hart

This week has been…difficult. Work, home, life demands – it seems everywhere I turn I’m in a battle. Nothing has come easy. Many times my best course was to say nothing. Sometimes, however, I’ve had to be very, very vocal. … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Freebie

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Fran Hart

She told him she’d rather fix her make-up than try and fix what’s going onBut the problem keeps on calling even with the cell phone gone.She told him that she believes in living bigger than she’s living nowBut her world … Continue reading →

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Alabaster, you’re a nut

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Fran Hart

My cat has been a bit of a flake lately. But that has nothing to do with this post. He has always liked to hang out on the back of the office chair. The top of the chair shows evidence … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Thirst for Wisdom

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Fran Hart

Proverbs 1Prologue: Purpose and Theme “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wants

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Fran Hart

When I got the e-mail from NaBloPoMo, I ignored it. Later my sister prodded me and with all of about 3 seconds of consideration I signed up. The theme this month is “WANT.” Ironically, I blog because I want to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

Here’s a tip that only applies to a few and unfortunately for the rest of us they are not likely to consider it applicable: Tell the truth. Don’t lie. Be honest with yourself and others. As my mother often quoted, … Continue reading →

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Home Improvements

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

I recently finished a lovely microwave cart that is really (in my world) a printer/turntable cart (more on that later). I was charmed that the brush I bought for the urethane was hand made and labeled – with a personal … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

Do not be deceived. There is only way in and this isn’t it. I wish I could read the sign over this would-be door. Was there once a door that’s since been closed over? Was the awning put up and … Continue reading →

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Here we go again!

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Fran Hart

I can’t believe I signed up so readily. God help me, here we go again. 28 days, 28 posts.

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Oh! Those Guppies! Desperate Fishwives, Episode V

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Fran Hart

Tragedy! After 4 weeks, the last litter of our proud late heroine Mama Guppy were released into the tank. This is a full week older than the 1st was when she was released. There were almost 20 fry in the … Continue reading →

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