Category Archives: Tips for Better Living

Taking the High Road

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Fran Hart

Last week I had an unpleasant encounter with a pair of “Christian women” who demonstrated unchristian behavior. Yesterday I concluded that I would not confront the offenders directly. Instead, I wrote an article for the Examiner about motives for good … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Ways Are Mysterious

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Fran Hart

January has been a long month, full of surprises. And full of irony. About 3 weeks ago, in pursuit of my blossoming career-interest (life as a full-time writer) I submitted an application to Examiner.com. Last week they let me know … Continue reading →

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Making a list and checking it twice

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Fran Hart

I wonder whether I’m avoiding work by making a list or avoiding a list by doing things. I have a lot left to do before I leave for China tomorrow. One of the things I need to do is to … Continue reading →

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A day to be truly thankful

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today, as people all across America pause in their busy lives to give thanks, I have blessings beyond measure and my thanks are lifted up as I praise God for all He’s done in my life this year. I just … Continue reading →

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Guest post – How to Stay Young!

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

This was forwarded to me. Given my intense focus on writing a novel as part of NaNoWriMo I’m going to “borrow” this as a way of blowing the dust off of this blog. 1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes … Continue reading →

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Because I have nothing better to do…I’m ready to go!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Fran Hart

I have been pining for a while. Pining and whining. I’m ready for a change. I’ve been ready for a change. On two separate occasions (once in 2005, once in 2008) I’ve started novels. Like miscarriages, conceived but never fully … Continue reading →

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"Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave…

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

…when first we practice to deceive.” Sir Walter Scott Once I read something that Neil posted on his blog and was flabbergasted…then realized he writes the best fiction I’ve ever found on the Internet. Bless him, he’s good! Not long … Continue reading →

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October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

Maybe you know this already, but the statistics for domestic violence and sexual assault are grim. Girls and boys are exposed to inappropriate sexual content on a regular basis. I’m worried for our children, especially our daughters. 1 out of … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

I had back-to-back “aha” moments coming from my efforts to read the Bible-in-a-Year. First, right after I tweeted “Lord, be with me this day. Help me to do your will. Help me recognize the paths you open before me. Bless … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Fran Hart

After a long hard day spent in the office dealing with people and situations and …. stuff. Sometimes you just have to step back and look at the big picture. The big picture in my world includes a gorgeous Texas … Continue reading →

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