Category Archives: education

Agent of Chaotic Good

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Fran Hart

Circumstances compel me to blow the dust off this old blog. On Substack I share commentaries about the world in general. I share more theological content with A View from the Pews. I envision this space for personal development, artistic … Continue reading →

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Reflections on life at 50 (and the decade ahead)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Fran Hart

I am 50 years old today. I was 50 yesterday, too. But, the day before that was the pivotal day that I turned 50. Last week, I was a woman in her 40’s. This week, and for the next 520 … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 7

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Fran Hart

If I weren’t running a series, I’d have titled today’s post, “Mr. H is the light of my life.” It’s true, you know. We have been working well together as a team, for a variety of reasons, not the least … Continue reading →

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Are you a Coach, a Mentor, a Leader or a Manager?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by fghart

In the world today, everyone is someone – at a minimum, you are your own boss. I don’t mean in the sense of owning your business; I mean in the sense of how you manage yourself. Whether you like it … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Fran Hart

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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