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.

Do’s and Dont’s

I’ve learned a lot in the last 22 years of parenting. Some of what I’ve learned is what NOT to do. Since I’m still in the business (my youngest is 14). I’m hoping to get help from the parents who … Continue reading

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Rent – too mature for 14?

I joined my son at a birthday party for a 15-year old. His mom bought tickets for him and his friends to go see “Rent-Filmed Live on Broadway”. This is a newly released movie of the broadway production. The movie … Continue reading

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Visiting my husband in jail

It’s not what you think! My husband is an active leader in a prison ministry called Kairos. Today was the closing ceremony. It is always very moving and uplifting to hear the men talk about how the weekend has affected … Continue reading

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Renewal

What an interesting journey I’ve been on! At least from my perspective. “Interesting” in the chinese curse sort of way, perhaps, but I am not the same person I was 2 years ago, that is for sure. Two years ago….. … Continue reading

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The Prodigal Son, the "good" son, and the father

I thought I knew the parable of the prodigal son, having heard the tale many times during Sunday readings. It only appears in Luke’s gospel, and it is the story of a father and his two sons. The Story retold … Continue reading

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Where do I begin?

I am a mother of 4, married 23 years. I started working when I was 12, delivering newspapers. Since then I’ve worked in fast food, in 2 different grocery stores as a checker or in the deli/bakery. I traveled with … Continue reading

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Check this out, please – and let me know what you think: http://backyardoasis.spaces.live.com/ This site seems better for photo album management. I’m updating it regularly with new photos. If you are having difficulty viewing the photos on the spaces.live site, … Continue reading

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A view from upstairs

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