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Posted on30 April 202630 April 2026Everyday Life

Random April (2026)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on26 April 2026Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Counting widowhood by years

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Today is Sunday, 26 April, and I find myself reflecting on my first Sunday, 26 April. It was 17 years ago, and it marked the…

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Posted on20 April 202625 April 2026Culinary Arts

Fragrant foraging: Wild garlic salt

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It’s that time of year when the Scottish woodlands fill with the scent of fabulous wild garlic. And this year, I was determined to make…

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Posted on31 March 20263 April 2026Everyday Life

Random March (2026)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on28 February 20261 March 2026Everyday Life

Random February (2026)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on25 February 20269 March 2026Everyday Life

These are theoretically testing times

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Well, I’ve done it: I have finally taken my UK driving theory test – more than a year after getting my provisional licence and more…

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Posted on21 February 202625 April 2026Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Reflections at 52

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It’s hard to believe that 52 is here already. It feels like only a decade ago that I was the answer to life, the universe,…

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Posted on14 February 202625 April 2026Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Conversation hearts

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I purchased some Conversation Hearts when I was home for Christmas*, and when I opened them this morning, I was flooded with childhood memories of…

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Posted on31 January 20261 March 2026Everyday Life

Random January (2026)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on10 January 20266 March 2026Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The holidays are over again

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And with that, my Christmas holidays are over, and I am slowly settling back into my Scottish routines. Although it will be a few days…

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Posted on1 January 20269 March 2026Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

2026: Rewiring my life for monotasking

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My focus for 2026 is monotasking or “single‑tasking,” as it’s sometimes called. It sounds deceptively simple, but I know it will be a real challenge…

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Posted on31 December 20251 March 2026Everyday Life

Random December (2025)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on31 December 20255 March 2026Musings & Ramblings

2025: Reflections on a year of change

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Yes, it is that time of year once again: The end of it, when I look back at all that I did (and that I…

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Posted on31 December 20259 March 2026Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Reflecting on my 2025 goals: A Year of reviewing, rescoping, and refocusing

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My main objective for 2025 was simple in theory but surprisingly complex in practice: reflection. More specifically, I wanted to reflect on my long list…

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Posted on12 December 20252 March 2026Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Beginning my Christmas 2025 holidays

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Once again, I am in The Homeland for my Christmas holidays. I’ve been making the annual trek for five years now, and I expect this…

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Posted on30 November 20251 March 2026Everyday Life

Random November (2025)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on30 November 20251 March 2026Everyday Life

Giving thanks for love and friends

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Thanksgiving has come and gone once again. This time, Thanksgiving was also Paul’s birthday, and that is always a little hard for me. You see,…

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Posted on31 October 202528 February 2026Crafting & Creating

Walking dictionary: My Halloween dress

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I am a walking dictionary. Or at least that’s what I was for Halloween this year. Because I love Halloween and words, and you’re never…

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Posted on31 October 202523 February 2026Everyday Life

Random October (2025)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…

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Posted on26 October 202522 February 2026Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Fabulous Philadelphia

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I’ve enjoyed a little break in Philadelphia with my friend, Erinie, and can honestly say it is a fabulous city. I really loved how the…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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