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Posted on17 September 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

Hot diggity-dog

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I am writing this evening with a very full belly. A very full, very happy, hot-dogged belly. And since it’s my first (proper) hotdog in…

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Posted on16 September 201320 August 2021Everyday Life

Gel-less

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I decided to treat myself to a manicure before the Edinburgh Whisky Fringe more than five weeks ago and was talked into trying out the gel manicure…

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Posted on16 September 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Three first dates

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It seems that my dating life is of great interest to folks these days – just like it was before I was married. In fact, the vast…

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Posted on15 September 20133 May 2023Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Redneck? Yes.

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I spent yesterday truly remembering my childhood and the joys of growing up redneck. And it was great. Well, except for the literal red neck that…

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Posted on14 September 201321 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Changing challenges

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I have had the worst luck with my 2013 Race a Month Challenge. In fact, I knew a couple of months ago that the odds of success…

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Posted on13 September 20133 May 2023Everyday Life

The radio star

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Today I got to play on the air with Steve and Rob at KXLE Radio – the best country station in all the land! It was such a…

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Posted on12 September 201321 July 2021Academic Life

The ATAS hoop

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Today I learned that I have another obstacle to manoeuvre around before applying for my new student visa. Apparently, because I will be in a computer-based…

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Posted on11 September 201316 November 2022Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bullets, bikes, and BBQ

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Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…

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Posted on9 September 201321 July 2021Widow Life

Grave digging

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I went to the cemetery to see Paul today and ended up digging away under his headstone. I hadn’t really planned on that, or I’d have…

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Posted on9 September 201321 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Life’s a beach

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Today was one of those days that didn’t include any true accomplishments, but that did include lots and lots of smiles and laughter. Yes, it…

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Posted on7 September 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

To Cle Elum

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I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…

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Posted on7 September 201316 November 2022Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The log lady

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On my first full day in America, I decided to give my loaner car (a pretty red Jag!) a test run. So, my baby sister and…

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Posted on6 September 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Hello, America

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I am finally back in America after more than two years in Scotland – and after two emotionally draining days of international travel. I can’t really say that I’m…

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Posted on4 September 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Goodbye, Scotland

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I’m on the train to England now and will be flying home to America tomorrow morning. It’s weird because part of me feels like I…

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Posted on3 September 201310 May 2024Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Running on innovation

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I wrote a piece about innovation and running for my [now former] job and it’s officially hit the press today (by way of the organisation’s monthly newsletter). Anyhow,…

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Posted on2 September 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Empty fears

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My flat is now nearly empty. The only things that remain (other than the furnishings belonging to the property) are my (nearly) packed suitcases that I’m…

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Posted on1 September 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

The daydream

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I daydream. I always have and I always will. I suppose that it’s harmless, though it does sometimes mean that I pin a bit of…

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Posted on1 September 20139 May 2022Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

ITP Awareness Month: Living and coping

by Just Frances30 Comments on ITP Awareness Month: Living and coping

It’s September and that means that it’s ITP Awareness Month. So I thought I’d share a bit more about my ITP journey with you to give…

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Posted on31 August 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Food, glorious food

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I’m heading to the Homeland for a visit in a few days and I’m already salivating at the thought of it. Actually, I’ve been salivating…

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Posted on30 August 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

The life of a character

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A few weeks before Paul died I began the outline of a book. I was excited about it; Paul was excited about it. He was,…

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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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