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Posted on12 June 20212 July 2021Everyday Life

Digging holes with Roslin Community Garden

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I spent a bit of time today digging random holes, and I am looking forward to more digging in the future! Although, whilst the holes…

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Posted on1 June 20212 July 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Re-joining society: The practical steps

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Now that I am fully vaccinated and the COVID19 situation in Scotland seems to be improving, I am beginning to take baby steps back into…

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Posted on31 May 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random May (2021)

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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…

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Posted on21 May 202119 July 2021Widow Life

Sixteen and candles

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Today is my “would be” 16th wedding anniversary. Yes, it has been 16 years since I laughed at the altar in my hometown church and…

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Posted on16 May 20212 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The Junkers JU-88 on Hare Hill

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Yesterday’s walk in the Pentland Hills was a history (and geocaching) trek in search of a WWII crash site and memorial on Hare Hill. It’s…

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Posted on13 May 202130 September 2023Chronic Illness

Tolvaptan tales: Four years on

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It has been four years since I started taking tolvaptan for my kidneys and I thought it was time for another update – especially as…

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Posted on11 May 202110 August 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

My COVID19 vaccine experience: Dose two

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I received my second dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine late last week and am now fully vaccinated against COVID19. After more than a year of…

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Posted on10 May 20212 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Mental Health Awareness Week: Nature as therapy

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Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week! This year’s theme is “Nature as Therapy” and is a theme I can really get behind. I mean, I…

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Posted on1 May 20212 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A mindful May for motivation

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It has been more than a year since my COVID19 isolation began. In that time, I have slowly lost more and more of my motivation…

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Posted on30 April 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random April (2021)

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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…

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Posted on28 April 20212 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Walking with grief

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I met a man when I was out walking the other day and the encounter provided me with so much to ponder about life –…

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Posted on26 April 20212 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Twelve years forward, mostly

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Another year has gone by without my husband by my side. After 12 years of this horrible widow life, I have come to know what…

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Posted on23 April 20213 August 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A happy hike to Howlet’s House

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Yesterday’s adventure was a hike walk to Howlet’s House in the Pentland Hills. I have passed by these ruins countless times over the years but,…

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Posted on18 April 20214 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Stepping into society

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After more than a year of various COVID19 restrictions, including fairly strict lockdown measures for the last three months, we are starting to “open up”…

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Posted on31 March 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random March (2021)

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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…

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Posted on28 March 20214 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The renewable carpet factory

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What do bleach, carpet, and wind have in common? The Roslin Glen! OK, it’s a bit of a corny opening line, but I get a…

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Posted on23 March 20214 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

The year that wasn’t: My year of COVID19 isolation

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Today marks one year since the UK’s COVID19 lockdown measures became “law” – three days after the “stay home” orders were announced. Since then, the…

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Posted on21 March 20214 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring the Esk Valley: A Hewan Wood Wander

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I enjoyed a gentle woodland walk through Hewan Wood along the River Esk this morning and am now enjoying my post-exercise relaxation. Indeed, given that…

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Posted on13 March 20214 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Twelve months of isolation

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Twelve months of (mostly) isolation. Wow! I still can’t figure out how that happened, given that at the end of Month Two we were still…

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Posted on28 February 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random February (2021)

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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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