Fran would be 90 today. The sad changes in politics since 2015 and the lessened rights for women would have made her cry and cry out as wise woman, independent and strong, exhorting others to regain what has been lost. I savored every moment with her and admired her bravery.

Thank you, Stefan - It's so true that she would be anguished by the developments in our country. . . . and, Judy, she would delight in being a shiny sequin in the fabric of your life. . . . I think she'd also continue to be part of learning and sharing about nonviolent communication, she'd delight in The Revolutionary Love Project and other efforts to promote justice. She'd be working with others to reverse racism and bridge the polarization and differences in our country. . . . Happy 90th Birthday, Fran! Your sister just crossed over and I hope you all are enjoying being together again.

Happy birthday, dear Frances. I am grateful for you and I miss you. You enriched and continue to enrich my life. How I enjoyed our deep sharing and myriad conversations. In the fabric of my life, you are a shiny sequin; I think you would have liked that role. I hope so. <3

Remembering Fran on her birthday. . . . I've especially been thinking of her during this time of a surge of energy throughout society valuing black lives and seeking justice for them. Hopefully it will bring transformation in us and greater awareness of our skewed thinking based on our living and breathing racist ideas, values, and practices.

Such issues were always close to Fran's heart and mind. She was a tireless advocate for the inherent dignity of all people. She told a story of being in the Altar Sodality (a women's group) at Our Lady of Sorrows (in the mid to late 60's). She advocated for the African-American members receiving Communion with the white members. Some of the white women thought the African-American women should wait until last . . . heart-breaking that we could ever have had that view of our black sisters. I'm happy that my mother was someone who had the courage to fight against racism before "anti-racism" was an idea and social movement. She was on the cutting edge in many ways, forging ahead with ideas and values that were ahead of her time.

I think of you so often and with such fondness, Frances. Thank you for enriching my life. I miss you.

I really do miss my dear friend and continue to think of her fondly and often. Our conversations were so varied and interesting. I felt great connection and enrichment from our friendship. <3

Fran and Stefan are family friends, and this Memorial website is a great way to honor Fran's life. My condolences to Fran's family, especially Stefan.

Although I did not post on Frances' birthday, she is so very often in my thoughts and gratitude. I hope that videos work on this website (and you have access to Facebook) because this miraculous one shows a chrysalis emerging from a monarch butterfly and epitomizes one of the many things I love/loved about Frances: https://www.facebook.com/diane.stewartcarrier/videos/10205325645240886/