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Posted on9 September 201321 July 2021Widow Life

Grave digging

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Grave digging

I went to the cemetery to see Paul today and ended up digging away under his headstone. I hadn’t really planned on that, or I’d have…

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Posted on9 September 201321 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Life’s a beach

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Today was one of those days that didn’t include any true accomplishments, but that did include lots and lots of smiles and laughter. Yes, it…

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Posted on7 September 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

To Cle Elum

by Just Frances2 Comments on To Cle Elum

I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…

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Posted on31 August 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Food, glorious food

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I’m heading to the Homeland for a visit in a few days and I’m already salivating at the thought of it. Actually, I’ve been salivating…

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Posted on13 August 201321 July 2021Musings & 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 madwoman teetering on…

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Posted on21 May 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Marriage odds

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Eight years ago, I stood at the altar of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and professed my love and dedication to the man who taught me…

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Posted on7 April 201321 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Innovative memories

by Just Frances2 Comments on Innovative memories

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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Posted on16 August 201111 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Home away from home away from home

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Today I left my new home in Stirling to take a train journey to Billingham, England – Paul’s hometown and home to some of my in-laws. My…

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Posted on4 August 201111 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Fun with maths

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[Please note that the “S” at the end of maths was intentional, and not an error. It’s part of my attempt to use that funny…

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Posted on1 August 201111 July 2021Academic Life, Fitness & Exercise

An awesome Monday

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I’ve had a pretty awesome Monday if you wondered. It started when I woke up at 6 am and checked my email. That’s when I…

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Posted on20 July 201111 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

Now about that marathon…

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You’d be forgiven for forgetting that I’m meant to be training for a marathon since I’ve not really brought up the subject recently, but I…

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Posted on3 July 201110 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

The last long weekend

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I’m in the homeland enjoying a four-day weekend before the start of my final (three-day) work week. And as it happens to be Pioneer Days…

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Posted on27 June 201110 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

On a positive note

by Just Frances2 Comments on On a positive note

Yesterday’s post was a bit sad and whilst I’d love to say that I’m over it and that the world is all unicorns and rainbows…

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Posted on29 May 20119 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

The homeland half

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Today was the Inaugural Homeland Memorial Weekend Half Marathon and I came in first place! No, really, I did! OK, in fairness I was the…

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Posted on13 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Laughter from above

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I think Paul laughed at me today. No, I’m certain he rolled on the floors of Heaven with extreme belly laughs. I think that he…

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Posted on4 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Where flowers grow

by Just Frances5 Comments on Where flowers grow

Somewhere in the Central Cascades is a small, rural village nestled in the trees. Through the centre of the community is the main street, home…

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Posted on4 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Gone fishin’

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Back in July, I was inspired by fish. It started as a general rambling, then turned to an actual plan for fishing on Labor Day Weekend. It was…

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Posted on5 July 20102 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I ran; I nearly stumbled

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I ran the Runner Stumbles 5K yesterday with my nephew. My cousin and her son joined us, too, which was a fun little treat. I…

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Posted on29 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Lady Warriors

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I took the day off work yesterday to watch my niece and her high school softball team play on the first day of the state…

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Posted on2 May 20101 July 2021Everyday Life

McKean’s

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McKean’s Drive-In is the local burger joint in my hometown and is a true institution. When I was in school several of my friends worked…

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