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Posted on4 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

God bless the USA

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on God bless the USA

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the United States of America signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing their departure from the rule of Great…

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Posted on3 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

American pride

by Just Frances2 Comments on American pride

As I was getting ready to head to the homeland for the 4th of July weekend, I realised it was high time I switched out…

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Posted on4 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

It’s a party for your head

by Just Frances3 Comments on It’s a party for your head

In honour of my lovely niece’s 13th birthday tomorrow, I am holding a party for my head* this evening. Oh yes, I am! And I…

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Posted on16 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life

Aunt Frances

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Sixteen years ago I became an aunt when my eldest sister had her first child. I can’t believe that my sister has a kid old…

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Posted on21 February 201027 June 2021Crafting & Creating, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Happy birthday to me

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Today is my 36th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve opened a bottle of bubbly and I’m feasting on caviar, wild salmon, and Alaskan king crab. The house…

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Posted on20 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A day at the spa

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I’ve just returned home after enjoying my first-ever spa day. It was pure heaven and I can’t believe that in my nearly 36 years of…

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Posted on10 December 200927 June 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Solo UK holiday

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I’ve taken my first solo holiday, spending nearly two weeks in England and Scotland visiting family and friends. Read the original story about my holiday here…

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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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