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Posted on1 July 201916 July 2021Academic Life, Crafting & Creating

My thesis shoes

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Regular readers will know that my PhD Dreams have been an important part of my life for a few years now. And excitedly, my PhD Dreams will…

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Posted on15 June 201916 July 2021Academic Life

The doctor will be with you shortly

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That’s my final thesis submitted and all of the paperwork completed for my PhD graduation on the 4th of July. Are you as excited as I…

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Posted on21 May 201916 July 2021Widow Life

14 years a Mrs

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It has been 14 years since I became Mrs Ryan, although most of that time has been spent as a widow rather than a wife. Yet…

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Posted on3 March 201928 September 2022Academic Life

Passed, with minor corrections

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I am very pleased and extremely relieved to be able to (finally!) announce that I have passed my PhD viva – and with only minor…

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Posted on21 February 201916 July 2021Everyday Life

45, yet only 21

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Today is Thursday, 21 February. I was born on Thursday, 21 February. And on this very Thursday, 21 February, I am 21 in Scrabble tiles.…

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Posted on31 December 201830 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Reflecting on 2018

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As 2018 winds to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year and how I’ve fared over the last 12 months. And, as always,…

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Posted on24 December 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Rambling through Rullion Green

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This afternoon I enjoyed a Christmas Eve walk into Pentland Hills to visit the Battle of Rullion Green memorial with my housemate. The weather was a bit colder than…

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Posted on31 October 201830 July 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

Thesis = Submitted!

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As any regular Just Frances reader will know, my PhD Dreams began a few years ago. And my actual PhD studies began nearly five years ago. And now,…

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Posted on13 August 201830 July 2021Everyday Life

The fewer; the prouder: 100 years later

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One hundred years ago, in 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to (officially*) enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Back then, women were only…

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Posted on27 June 201830 July 2021Health & Wellness

No, that’s not breast cancer either

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It was nearly five years ago that I first felt a lump in my breast and panicked about the possibility of cancer. At that time, a quick…

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Posted on3 June 201830 July 2021Everyday Life

The Godmother

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Today, I became a Godmother. Again. This time, to my wee nephew, Cameron. And whilst all of my Godchildren – and indeed, all of my nieces and…

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Posted on2 June 201830 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Homeland holidays: 2018

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I am in The Homeland for my summer holidays. Two weeks of family, friends, and fun. And, hopefully, a bit of nice weather! The big…

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Posted on22 May 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

My 2018 running goal: Met and re-set

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At the start of the year, I set myself a gentle running goal: A simple sub-30 5K. I chose the goal because I knew it…

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Posted on20 April 201830 July 2021Academic Life

Applying for the next phase

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I submitted my first post-PhD life job application today, which I am counting as a milestone moment (hence the celebratory bubbles illustrating this post). The…

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Posted on31 December 201729 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

2017: Undone, indeed

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2017 is over. It was meant to be my “year of doing” but, alas, it would seem that it was a year undone. Undone, indeed*.…

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Posted on19 December 201729 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Deck the halls

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Christmas is coming – as are two of my nieces – so I have decked the halls! But the boughs of holly will have to wait for a couple…

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Posted on7 December 201729 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Holiday favourites

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Today’s post* is brought to you by a writing prompt. The prompt is to “write a list of your favourite holiday activities”. I wanted to…

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Posted on7 November 201729 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

DC in a nutshell

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I spent last week in Washington, DC for an academic conference. But as luck would have it, I was able to catch up with several friends…

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Posted on27 August 201729 July 2021Everyday Life

Summer reunions in the Homeland

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One of the great things about my American holidays this year has been the reunions. Each of my three weekends has brought another group together, which means…

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Posted on20 February 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bordering on 43

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This past weekend was my birthday weekend, so I enjoyed a wee road trip to the Scottish Borders to explore in and around Kelso. It was a great…

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