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my to-do list is ridiculous

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Fran Hart

If you’ve spent much time with me, perhaps you know that my weekends are managed by my to-do list. Every Saturday morning I rise, and put pen to paper, creating my weekend. Sort of. The Important and the Urgent compete for time … Continue reading →

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18 years ago

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Fran Hart

This morning, after breakfast at IHOP, you asked and I told you again about how it was on that day, 18 years ago. I think it counts as “again”, though it’s been a while. Maybe today I shared some details … Continue reading →

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Baptism – Josalynn Marie Hicks

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Fran Hart

Although my oldest two daughters hated each other during their teen years, my forecast of their eventual reunion has finally hit a major milestone of “see-I-told-you-so” maternal truth. They are turning the corner in their relationship and hopefully they will … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Fran Hart

Sitting quietly in the waiting room, on the outside. Outside of the doors. Doors that require approval from the nurses’ station before entry (or exit) can be granted. We’ve been excused for a moment. Before I’m finished with that thought, … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Baby!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Fran Hart

Yesterday my darling husband & I celebrated our 24th anniversary. We went to dinner (TGIF’s) and a movie. The movie (A Perfect Getaway) was not great but it provided a great opportunity for 2 hours of hand-holding. When we got … Continue reading →

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Family Night! And another chores discussion.

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Fran Hart

Alternative title: “Expectations” No one took me up on my offer to clean poopie bottoms (1000!!!), so we suffered through another chores discussion. Here’s what we came up with. Expectations for Saturday:Breakfast together (How fun is that? T wants to … Continue reading →

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Do’s and Dont’s

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Fran Hart

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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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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Where do I begin?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Fran Hart

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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