As part of my Thankful November theme, today’s post is an “I Spy” photo story. So, here goes! I spy ten things that make me…
I’ve been experimenting with footwear since my return to Scotland. Yep, it’s heels for this redneck, if you can believe it. I admit it’s a…
It’s been nearly eight months since I last wrote a poem (horrible or otherwise) for you. Well, for me, actually. So, tonight I decided to…
Just Frances was started with the idea of sharing random nothingness with family and friends as a way to stave off the isolation I was…
There is something to be said about a smile. People who smile are more approachable. They seem friendlier. They seem carefree. They seem happier. For…
I now have less than two weeks to complete my first assignment as a postgraduate student. It’s a bit strange doing schoolwork again, but I…
I am now officially a marathon finisher! Can you believe it? No, neither can I. Today’s feat went much, much better than I expected. And…
I’m running my first – and last – ever marathon in the morning. I’m pretty excited about it, but at the same time, I’m rather dreading it. You see,…
OK folks, it’s pitch time! So sit back, relax, and get ready to hear all about my new freelance venture and how you can help!…
Today I had lunch with a couple of ladies from the state’s foster care office – one was the woman who licenced me and Paul nearly three…
It’s been a bad day. It started good, but then something happened that caused me to come crashing down. I could tell you what that something…
I’ve been quite lax in my determination to take back my lunch hour so decided that I’d take some me-time today because the stress of…
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…
Since my foster daughter had a social engagement this afternoon, I took advantage of the kid-less time to get some miles in on the gym’s…
This post started as a long ramble about how my [hopefully temporary] malaise got the better of me and I gave up on my silly…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…
Now that all the truffles are rolled and dipped and drizzled and wrapped, it’s time to share the recipes. First, to credit the inspiration: My…
Dear Stress and Worry: I would like to tell you how very unhappy and miserable you make me. You tell me the world is full…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…