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Posted on14 August 202126 August 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

Thanks for the health, COVID!

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Thanks for the health, COVID!

As I look back over my (general) health over the last 18 months, I am struck by how healthy I have been. And, ironically, it’s…

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Posted on9 August 202120 August 2021Crafting & Creating

Electing to upcycle: My Biden birdhouse

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I was given a Biden/Harris 2020 election sign to display in front of my cottage last year, but after the election (and inauguration) was over,…

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Posted on31 July 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random July (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 on31 July 202131 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Roslin Rustie Ramble

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There is a new(ish) walking trail in Roslin Village called the Roslin Rustie Walk, and I’ve finally found (almost) all of the rusties, so I…

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Posted on25 July 202127 July 2021Everyday Life

Planning for planting

by Just Frances2 Comments on Planning for planting

I’ve spent the last couple of days planning for a new community garden in Roslin with other volunteers. I’ve visited a nearby community garden, helped…

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Posted on23 July 202127 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring Lasswade Old Kirk

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I took a walk to the Village of Lasswade yesterday to explore the Old Kirk and Kirkyard. It is only a 4-mile walk from my…

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Posted on22 July 202121 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Older by a day: 47+

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Today is not my birthday. But it does mark the day that I am older. Oh, sure, every day is a day that we are…

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Posted on14 July 202127 November 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

The chaos of static change

by Just Frances2 Comments on The chaos of static change

Life has changed so much in the last 16 months, but life has also been very static. Yes, everything has changed, and nothing has changed,…

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Posted on30 June 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random June (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 on20 June 20213 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A Pentland recon mission

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Yesterday was another long walk in the Pentland Hills. But instead of seeking out old WWII crash sites and geocaches, I was on a reconnaissance…

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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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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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