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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 on16 November 20256 September 2026Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

An unintentional button collection

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Every year on the 16th of November, a small, often overlooked hero of the textile world gets its moment in the sun: The Button! Yes,…

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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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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 on28 September 20252 July 2026Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Cramond Island: Revisited

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It’s been several years since I first visited Cramond Island. And on that first visit, I fell in love with the dystopian-like vibe stemming from…

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Posted on5 September 20256 September 2026Musings & Ramblings

Wallflowers and wallpaper

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The dining room in my family home in America has been adorned with gaudy gold-toned floral wallpaper for decades. The large flowers are not to…

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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 on17 August 202519 February 2026Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Summer 2025 ends here

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It seems like only a few days ago that I was starting my summer 2025 holidays. Yet here I am, 7 weeks later, back home…

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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 on27 July 202513 November 2025Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Road tripping with Daddy: Geocaches along the way

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My summer road trip with Daddy included a lot more geocaches than normal. And, if you know me, you’ll know that I love to take…

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Posted on27 July 202513 November 2025Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Road tripping with Daddy: Summer 2025 rendition

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As has become tradition, Daddy and I have enjoyed a little summer road trip as part of my summer holidays to the homeland. As normal,…

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Posted on14 July 202525 September 2025Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Revisiting the ghosts of Wellington, Washington

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I first explored Wellington, Washington, with Daddy during our 2024 summer road trip. This time, I returned for a full-day hike along the Iron Goat…

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Posted on3 July 202516 July 2025Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Starting my summer 2025 holidays

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Once again, it is summer holiday time! And yes, once again, I am in the Homeland to enjoy the season. Here’s hoping the weather cooperates…

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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 on9 June 202525 September 2025Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The Homeland in the Heartland

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Well, it has happened: (Two of) my sisters have come to Scotland! If you had told me before January that this would be part of…

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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 on21 May 20251 July 2025Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

20 years of love and loss

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Today marks two decades since I married the love of my life. Twenty years. The number hangs in the air, heavy with memories, yet surprisingly…

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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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