

AutoCorrect
Back when I was growing up, what some probably think of as the dinosaur age, we used actual typewriters, with a roller you would thread...
Karen Frances
Apr 7, 20235 min read


No! Not Everyone..
For those that have taken this journey with me from the very beginning, you would have read my first blog which I wrote because everyone...
Karen Frances
Jan 19, 20233 min read


ImPerfect
“Just because something is Flawed, it doesn’t mean it’s not Perfect.” Karen Frances Imperfections. Like the wrinkles on my face that I...
Karen Frances
Dec 10, 20223 min read


Dogs and God
When I was much younger, every once in a while, random people would say to me, “Dog is God spelled backwards.” Correct! But everytime...
Karen Frances
May 5, 20226 min read


Never Have I Ever....
“Declaration of Arbroath” inscribed on a wooden door at Edinburg museum. When I grew up, in the 60’s and 70’s, there were no cell phones,...
Karen Frances
Mar 5, 20224 min read


Graduation
“When I look back on my life, I see pain, mistakes, and heartache. When I look in the mirror, I see strength, learned lessons, and pride...
Karen Frances
Dec 31, 20213 min read


The Basement
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever Gods may be for my unconquerable soul. In the fell...
Karen Frances
Oct 26, 20217 min read


The Fall
“Hello? Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me Is there anyone home? ….. There is no pain you are receding A distant...
Karen Frances
Sep 14, 20214 min read


The Warrior
“They are of this world. They are part of the lives of other people and they set out on their journey with no saddlebags and no sandals....
Karen Frances
Jul 28, 20214 min read


Facing Down Scared
“..the lessons that are learned in space aren’t very relevant if they don’t come back to people on the ground. …and look at the...
Karen Frances
Jul 18, 202111 min read