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Category: Everyday Life

As you might expect from a blog about my mundane, everyday life, this is the most used category on Just Frances. These are posts about nothing and everything and are often used as a digital diary of sorts.

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 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 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 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 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 on30 September 202530 September 2025Everyday Life

Random September (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 August 202516 February 2026Everyday Life

Random August (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 on13 August 202512 February 2026Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Mount St Cameron: The best papier-mâché volcano ever

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I spent a lot of time over my summer holidays building a volcano with my Godson. Because what kid (or grown-up) doesn’t like to spend…

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Posted on31 July 202530 September 2025Everyday Life

Random July (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 June 202530 September 2025Everyday Life

Random June (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 May 202530 September 2025Everyday Life

Random May (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 April 20256 May 2025Everyday Life

Random April (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 March 202530 September 2025Everyday Life

Random March (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 on28 March 202526 June 2025Everyday Life

Castle Ryan: Reflecting on the first 12 months in my queendom

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Well, it has been a full year since I got the keys to Castle Ryan. As I look around, I can see how much I…

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Posted on5 March 202523 June 2025Everyday Life

Provisionally speaking

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It’s been a long time since I shared my goal to finally get my UK driving licence. Indeed, I began the application process for a…

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Posted on28 February 202530 September 2025Everyday Life

Random February (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 on28 February 202518 June 2025Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

My first UK passport

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Faithful followers of Just Frances will know that, after many trials and tribulations, I am now a dual citizen of the United States and 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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