I love a good minor chord. I love minor keys and minor scales. I love a bit of musical dissonance. Unexpected notes; unexpected lyrics. They’re…
As part of my Thankful November theme, today’s post is an “I Spy” photo story. So, here goes! I spy ten things that make me…
I love goulash. Growing up, I was always happy to see it on the dinner table. Later, as a grown-up, I loved going to my…
If you aren’t already aware of it, tomorrow is Election Day in America. And as we all know (or should know!) one of the most…
Last night was Guy’s night. Guy Fawkes’ Night, that is. (Well, it’s more often called Bonfire Night in Scotland, but that doesn’t make for as…
I’ve been experimenting with footwear since my return to Scotland. Yep, it’s heels for this redneck, if you can believe it. I admit it’s a…
I am smiling today because I was given a beautiful gift. But the smile is less about the gift and more about the reasoning behind…
There is something to be said about the comforts of home. Your own bed; your favourite chair; knowing where all the gadgets are in the…
It’s been nearly eight months since I last wrote a poem (horrible or otherwise) for you. Well, for me, actually. So, tonight I decided to…
In America it seems to be fairly straightforward: We move right. In the UK (and potentially the rest of the world?) people seem to move…
Just Frances was started with the idea of sharing random nothingness with family and friends as a way to stave off the isolation I was…
OK, if you’ve been paying attention, you might know that I like candy. No, that’s not true. I love candy. I mean, let’s face it:…
Ah, yes. It’s that magical time of year when the clocks fall back an hour as you sleep. I always liked clock-changing times as a…
We’ve heard it a million times before: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Well, let me just say that I’ve found a treasure amidst…
There is something to be said about a smile. People who smile are more approachable. They seem friendlier. They seem carefree. They seem happier. For…
I got the keys to my new flat this morning and have spent the day traipsing up and down several flights of stairs to get…
Do you remember about a month ago when I told you I was working on a new afghan for my new flat and that my…
I’ve spent a bit of time packing today. Wow, it seems like I’m doing that a lot lately. But I hope it’s a while before…
You don’t need words to know you’re loved. Not really. Sometimes, a box of stuff says it all. Take, for example, the box that came…
There’s an ice cream van that comes around the neighbourhood most evenings around 6:30. When I first heard the magical music, I smiled as I…