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Tag: childhood memories

Memories of my childhood

Posted on13 June 201825 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Best friends, forever!

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Best friends, forever!

A Homeland Holiday is never complete without a visit with my best friend. And that means a trip to Portland for some bestie time! Rachel and I…

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Posted on7 November 20172 October 2020Academic Life, Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

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 on29 September 201719 September 2020Travel & Adventure

Exploring the past: Greenwood Cemetery

by Just Frances6 Comments on Exploring the past: Greenwood Cemetery

I spent a bit of time exploring the “old” Cle Elum cemetery when I was in the Homeland this summer. And in doing so (and talking…

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Posted on1 September 201524 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

The king has left the building

by Just Frances4 Comments on The king has left the building

Today should be my Uncle King’s 53rd birthday. Only he left this world for the glory of Heaven a few days ago. I knew it…

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Posted on31 July 201512 November 2020Musings & Ramblings

Blue moon demands

by Just Frances2 Comments on Blue moon demands

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but my parents were really mean when I was growing up. As in they were so mean that they…

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Posted on12 February 201528 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Letters home

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As part of February’s letter-writing challenge, I’ve decided that I need to think a little more about who I write to. Obviously, I can write to…

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Posted on4 February 20151 October 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Random memories: Why green?

by Just Frances3 Comments on Random memories: Why green?

My favourite colour is green, and has been since I was a young child. I’m sure most people know that, but I doubt that anyone…

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Posted on13 December 201429 September 2020Everyday Life

Hand-me-downs

by Just Frances2 Comments on Hand-me-downs

Growing up in a large family, hand-me-down clothing was a regular part of life. It wasn’t necessarily something I hated (after all, I really wanted some of them!) but it certainly…

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Posted on4 July 201419 November 2020Everyday Life

Abracadabra

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I’ve never been much of a magic fan (I’m far too sceptical) so when a friend asked if I wanted to catch a show during…

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Posted on17 March 20149 November 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

A childish day at the museum

by Just Frances4 Comments on A childish day at the museum

One of my favourite things in the world is acting silly and childish, so when a friend from Stirling invited me to join her and…

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Posted on12 March 20149 November 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

No [fake] vitamins allowed

by Just Frances4 Comments on No [fake] vitamins allowed

My parents were really mean when I was growing up. They were so mean that they denied my sisters and me access to essential vitamins and minerals.…

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Posted on22 February 201422 October 2020Cooking, Crafting & Creating

Oh my, tamale pie

by Just Frances2 Comments on Oh my, tamale pie

One of the (many) amazingly delicious meals I enjoyed growing up was tamale pie. It was a basic, no fuss, no frills meal, but it…

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Posted on12 October 201329 September 2020Cooking, Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Fun with fondue

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Fondue has got to be one of the funnest foods of all time. It’s a social food that basically forces you to interact with your…

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Posted on15 September 201327 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

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 on13 August 201327 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Random memories: Dog days of summer

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There is too much going on in my little brain just now, and trying to tell you all about it will just make me sound like a mad woman teetering…

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Posted on12 August 201329 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Holes in my head

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I was 14-years-old when I got my ears pierced. One hole per ear as an 8th grade graduation gift from my parents. And I knew…

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Posted on1 August 201324 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Toy-nados

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I’m still feeling quite stressed, so thought I’d share a random memory today since it’s a memory that makes me smile. So, here goes! I was…

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Posted on10 May 201324 September 2020Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

The genius theory

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I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…

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Posted on5 May 201324 September 2020Everyday Life

To rule the world

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My dream to rule the world began when I was a young child with much smaller aims. I can vividly recall the start of my…

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Posted on7 April 201329 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Innovative memories

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I was ten years old when, along with my 14-year-old neighbour, I developed the world’s first carpenter ant extermination system. It was genius. Pure, simple…

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Just Frances is a silly and pointless website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances.

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