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Posted on5 July 20102 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I ran; I nearly stumbled

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on I ran; I nearly stumbled

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

by Just Frances4 Comments on McKean’s

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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Posted on16 November 200929 June 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A comforting visit

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I went to visit Paul’s gravesite at the weekend and realised that it might be the last time I’m able to sit there and talk…

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Posted on5 September 200929 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Etchings in stone

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Paul’s grave marker was placed at the cemetery in England last week, and his family sent photos of it so that I could see how…

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About Just Frances

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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