Author Archives: Fran Hart

We say it (or at least I do) but what does it mean? Years ago, for me it was little more than a platitude. It wasn’t much different than saying “I’m thinking about you.” These days, it means a lot … Continue reading →

Like snippets of conversation overheard in passing. Incomplete. Not real. Yet to be fulfilled. Not fully understood because key elements are missing. Nothing to indicate whether my imagination can successfully complete the picture. Nothing to stop me from trying.

I am not big on drama. I was raised in a family that did not offer up fodder for soap opera fare. How do I explain that we went to NY to visit our grandson and his Aunt (and her … Continue reading →

We’ve got our 3 1/2 year old grandson with us for the night. what a bundle of energy he is! We’re having a fabulous visit. We ventured out into the snow today. Hubby and I were huddling trying to stay … Continue reading →

I’m describing Syracuse. Home of our grandson. He greeted us with hugs and kisses. We spent almost 2 hours visiting and I’m really looking forward to spending the next 2 days with him. And getting to know his aunt (who … Continue reading →

Today I submitted a short story to the Austin Chronicle’s 2008 Short Story Contest. ‘nough said.

Sometimes I wonder how are actions and decisions are interpreted by our children. Sometimes I’m surprised by how they read things. In most cases, only time will tell. Here are some decisions/activities that have gone down this week:Monday – worked … Continue reading →

Tonight we enjoyed our time together by sharing the IKEA experience (a new experience for our youngest – and quite an adventure. He loved the cart with 360-degree wheel rotation), then dining at Steak n Shake (a new experience for … Continue reading →

I no longer question that God is the ultimate conductor, ensuring each part is played in its own good time, with the proper tempo and crescendo, etc. Last year I enjoyed my first ever Bible study (Beth Moore’s Believing God). … Continue reading →