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.

Psalm 119:73

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Fran Hart

You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

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Powder Blue Slug Bug, no tag back!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Fran Hart

If you don’t play, you’re missing out. My sister and I play. My son and I play. Lots of people play! I live in (or near) Austin, Texas – not just the live music capital but maybe even the slug … Continue reading →

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Free to good home

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Fran Hart

I suppose it is a perfectly fine mug. It is well insulated. Under normal, non-traveling-in-the-car conditions, it is probably an outstanding mug. Only slightly likely to tip over because of the narrow base. The base is not actually narrow enough … Continue reading →

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Mrs. G, where are you?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Fran Hart

Mr. G is moonlighting (apparently). It seems I’ve heard mention that Mr. G is quite the gourmand when it comes to things Italian. I don’t remember the details, but that’s what came to mind when I saw Mr. G’s Pizzeria. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Fran Hart

An update from the home front: 1) T did his chores this weekend without being prompted, and without complaint. 2) T is not passing all of this classes. We had a rough morning – high conflict. He’s put off a … Continue reading →

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Pass It On

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Fran Hart

On my parenting blog, I’ve been touching on the “Pass It On” theme, and I have more to say…but it will have to wait. I’m harvesting zinnia seeds and I want to know if there are any takers out there. … Continue reading →

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Young adults of God

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Fran Hart

This is Part II of “Children of God.” The subject has been on my mind, and after much distilling and finally producing yesterday’s cup-0-blog, I’m left with some stiffer stuff. I thought I would limit heavy-duty entries, but I have … Continue reading →

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Children of God

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Fran Hart

1John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” I have come to see the Old and New Testaments as the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Reading, Writing and Arithmetic

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Fran Hart

On Reading: Although I regret being harsh in my criticism of Cryptonomicon, I don’t regret putting the book down. The irony that I was “let go” “laid off” “terminated” affected by a “Reduction In Force” the day I posted “I … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Fran Hart

Today is the last day of October, and I’m wrapping up the 31 for 21 exercise. And I have just committed to participate in November’s National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo). All for the sake of discipline. Meanwhile, I think I’m … Continue reading →

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