Author Archives: Fran Hart

Yesterday I found a scorpion in the bathtub. I took a picture because, well….because. I’ve turned into a nature photographer. Although a scorpion may not be as pretty and as enthralling as a fluttering, flittery butterfly, it is certainly a … Continue reading →

It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me…I am a woman of many words. I am enjoying this forum as a venue for exploring different aspects of my role as a parent. If at any point I … Continue reading →

Today, I wandered into the far back corner of our yard to dispose of some coffee grounds and egg shells (I’m a conscientious consumer – I compost). When I got to the compost bins, I found…a frog. A big frog. … Continue reading →

Most of us, even those who don’t pray regularly, could whip out the Lord’s prayer in a time of crisis. By the time we pray “Deliver us from evil” we might be on autopilot. David has a more passionate plea … Continue reading →

“Build a hedge around them to guard them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Block their paths so that they cannot move toward activities and relationships that would harm them. (Job 1:10; Hosea 2:6-7)” from “Prayers for Prodigals” by B.J. Reinhard Keep … Continue reading →

In Stephen King’s On Writing, he tells aspiring writers (such as myself) that you cannot be a writer if you are not a reader – particularly of the genre in which you aspire to write. Meanwhile, I am about to … Continue reading →

A couple of sleepless nights. What’s on my mind? What demons haunt me? Notwriting. I’ve been busy with lots of stuff. I cleaned house. Did laundry. Hung out in my yard. Took pictures (I’m now a nature photographer). Produced a … Continue reading →

Today I finally was able to get a photo (or 2) of the cardinals that frequent my yard. I’m writing a piece about the cardinals that have spent the summer with us. I recently wrote a blog entitled “Birds, Bees, … Continue reading →

In the early days, there were no chores for the kiddos. No expectations of the children regarding contributions to the family. Since then, I’ve bought into the theory that everyone needs to do their share. Children are capable of doing … Continue reading →

My socks are completely knocked off. I took a few hundred photos today (now “yesterday” since I’m re-posting), while swimming through the zinnias in my backyard. Butterflies, bees, spiders…. all loving the garden. I’d been keeping an eye out for … Continue reading →