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…
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…
As I often do, I took far too many photographs on my recent visit to Chicago. Normally, it’s easy to comb through them to select…
I’ve just returned home to Scotland after a lovely week away in Chicago. I am feeling relaxed and well-rested, but also high on the excitement…
I almost never “talk politics” here on Just Frances, but today I am making an exception. Because today is a hard day for me, as…
I am home for another Christmas holiday in The Homeland and looking forward to merriment, festive foods, and time with family and friends. And, of…
Thanksgiving came early to Castle Ryan, with a lovely feast for my neighbours last night. As an American living abroad, Thanksgiving is a little harder…
I’ve just spent a few days playing tourist in The Other Washington (DC) and am feeling nice and relaxed having enjoyed my last holiday break…
As part of my summer road trip with Daddy, we stopped to explore one of Washington’s “ghost towns”: The former town of Wellington, Washington. No…
Like last year, part of my summer Homeland Holiday has been on the road around Washington State with Daddy. We set out on Saturday morning with a…
I am on my summer holidays again and I’m really looking forward to a few weeks in the homeland with Daddy. It’s a little odd…
I sound like a broken record, but I’m on my Homeland Holidays again! This marks my third Christmas in a row in the homeland which…
And with that, another Homeland Holiday has ended. And, as always, I am left sad and heartbroken after leaving behind so many people who I…
The last few days of my Homeland Holiday was road trip time! Daddy and I set out for a tour around Washington State where we…
As part of my mission to travel more in 2023, I have enjoyed a mini-holiday away to sunny Miami, Florida. Whilst most of my travels…
As I’ve said before, one of my favourite things about my Homeland Holidays is all my favourite foods. Each time I come home to visit,…
Once again, my Homeland Holidays have come to an end, and I am slowly settling back into life in The Heartland. And, oh, how my…
Yesterday was the 4th of July, which means Independence Day in America. And that means parades, barbeques, fireworks, and for some of us, Fun Runs!…
I am home in America, again. Yes, it feels like just yesterday that I was leaving, and now I am back. I had always planned…
I’m home! After 856 days away, I have finally returned home to hug my parents. (Real hugs are way better than proxy hugs!) I began…