Category Archives: Is it just me?

Who am I and what am I doing here?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

This year has been very challenging for me in many respects. And it’s only half over. My vision for how things would go and where I would be right now? Well…it’s been a rough road and I’m not where I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, angst, Bible, discipline, exercise, faith, Is it just me?, life, obedience, prayer, spirit, trust, Wants, Wisdom, Writing | 4 Comments

A Tale About Trolls

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Fran Hart

Once upon a time, in a land that might or might not be far, far away, there lived a troll. This troll, like any troll, had “issues”, not the least of which is her overwhelming anger. Sure she had friends … Continue reading →

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Don’t judge me, please

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Fran Hart

If you follow me on Twitter you might have caught the unusual tactic I applied to keep myself focused during the final days of NaNoWriMo: I applied tattoos. I started with the NaNoWriMo shield on my left forearm. This proved … 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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Still working on finding balance

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Fran Hart

This weekend has been incredible. I can’t remember the last time I managed to get so much done in the space of 2 days. I’m quite sure that managing myself through a to-do list is a large part of what … Continue reading →

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Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Fran Hart

During my stay at the Windsor hotel in Kunshan, China I was impressed by the presence of Christmas and all its trappings. When I checked into the hotel their halls were decked and Christmas tunes were playing in the background … Continue reading →

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Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2009 by fghart

During my stay at the Windsor hotel in Kunshan, China I was impressed by the presence of Christmas and all its trappings. When I checked into the hotel their halls were decked and Christmas tunes were playing in the background … Continue reading →

Posted in China, faith, Is it just me?, life, prayer | 2 Comments

Frants – this just irks me. Probably for no good reason.

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Fran Hart

I come into the office building the same way every day. One of the sights that greets me is this charming poster. I’d rather not be too liberal in criticism of my benefactor’s marketing. I’m posting this image here as … Continue reading →

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The conversation went something like this….

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Fran Hart

We’ve been giving Daughter #2 rides to/from church Wednesdays and Sundays so that she can babysit (paid position). This generally requires us to take 2 vehicles (the SUV and the “little car” – not my mustang because no way is … Continue reading →

Posted in angst, Is it just me?, Rant, Switched at birth?, Venting | 4 Comments