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Past, Presents and Presence
Santa and Mimi - one of many encounters over the years! Christmas was Mimi's absolute favorite time of year! While she enjoyed slowly...
Dixie Frantz
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Book Clubs are Real Page Turners!
October was one of Mimi's favorite months of the year. She loved Halloween, dress-up, and getting to hug all our neighbors handing out...
Dixie Frantz
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Advocating through PowerPoint
A few months ago, I was asked to be a presenter for a workshop at Humble ISD's Volunteers in Public School Conference. I volunteered to...
Dixie Frantz
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Honoring Mimi and Compassionate Friends Conference
July was a busy month in my neck of the woods! Hurricane Beryl dealt a devastating blow to the Houston area on July 8. A month later, and...
Dixie Frantz
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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Mimi's First Holy Communion in the Texas Catholic Herald
Mimi was 11 years old when she received her First Holy Communion at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Kingwood. I wrote a story about it in...
Dixie Frantz
May 21, 20243 min read
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Steppin' Out onto the Box
So this "memory" came up today on my personal Facebook page from 13 years ago. Geez, has it really been that long ago? I did not share...
Dixie Frantz
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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UP Abilities night was extraordinary ... Mimi would have loved it!
Last night, Katie and I attended a fascinating event connected to this year's month-long ReelAbilities Houston called UP Abilities. Thank...
Dixie Frantz
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Embracing 2023 - A Year in Review
I thought it would be interesting to look back with a wink from Mimi to you, the reader! If you have already laughed and shed tears...
Dixie Frantz
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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A Book Club's Embrace
The subject of this post is a little history on A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir. Back when Mimi's book was in "proof mode," I snapped some...
Dixie Frantz
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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The Beginner's Guide to Public Speaking
So far I've spoken to six local groups, been a guest at three book clubs, and had two book signings for A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir. After...
Dixie Frantz
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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ADA Celebrates 33rd Anniversary
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the ADA (American with Disabilities Act) which was signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. At...
Dixie Frantz
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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Unlocking the Power of a Hug
This week I spoke at two book events!
Dixie Frantz
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Thanks for Joyfully Embracing Mimi's Book
I am so truly touched at what people are saying after reading Mimi's book A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir. Words like "delightful" and...
Dixie Frantz
May 2, 20231 min read
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Dixie Frantz
Mar 13, 20230 min read
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Mimi's book is published on Amazon
The first time I gave out a proof copy of Mimi's book (ahead of publication) it was hard. I've lived with the version on my computer for...
Dixie Frantz
Feb 18, 20231 min read
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Part of my Book Village
They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes a village to write a book. It finally is starting to feel real. This is the...
Dixie Frantz
Jan 22, 20231 min read
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Book Cover Reveal and Book Launch Update!
You may have noticed the book cover looks strikingly similar to an art quilt I made earlier this year. And you would be right! A cool...
Dixie Frantz
Dec 27, 20221 min read
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International Happy Meal Day in Mimi's Honor
Today, we are attempting to turn a very sad day upside down. Four years ago today, Mimi left this mortal world. And yes, despite smiling...
Dixie Frantz
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Sneak Preview ... A Photo From the Book
This week, I traveled back through time picking out "Mimi" photographs for the upcoming book "A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir." I thought it...
Dixie Frantz
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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Steppin' Up
Next week, I'll be attending the first fundraising event for The Village since Mimi passed away nearly four years ago. Pray for me. Some...
Dixie Frantz
Jul 17, 20221 min read
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