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Tag: celebrations

Posted on4 October 20104 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Scarily unexcited

by Just Frances3 Comments on Scarily unexcited

Halloween is less than four weeks away and I am anything but excited about it. In fact, there is this niggling feeling of apprehension about…

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Posted on24 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Punctuate this!

by Just Frances7 Comments on Punctuate this!

Yay! Today is National Punctuation Day. And if you know me at all you know that this is a day I love to celebrate. So…

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Posted on31 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Falling into autumn

by Just Frances4 Comments on Falling into autumn

I used to enjoy the confluence of seasons; the awkward meeting between weather patterns – one anxious to begin its reign whilst the other tries in vain…

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Posted on13 August 201019 November 2022Everyday Life

Correct-handed

by Just Frances6 Comments on Correct-handed

Today is International Left-Handers’ Day. Yay! A whole day set aside to celebrate the awesomeness of being a lefty! So, for my part of the celebration,…

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Posted on4 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

God bless the USA

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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 on31 May 20109 July 2021Everyday Life

Flying Old Glory

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With pride and passion, I hung my American flag in front of my home today. With pride and passion, I am remembering our fallen soldiers,…

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Posted on21 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Mrs Ryan

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Five years ago today, I became Mrs Ryan. It was truly the happiest day of my life. This is my second wedding anniversary without Mr…

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Posted on17 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life

Going green

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Across America, people are going green. Not to be more sensitive to the environment but rather to get in touch with their inner-Irish. Regardless of…

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Posted on18 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Carrying on

by Just Frances1 Comment on Carrying on

The last few days have been bitter-sweet for me. I’m trying to move forward with life; trying to continue doing all of the things I…

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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)

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