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Tag: COVID19

Posts that somehow relate to COVID19, the global pandemic that began to impact the western world (and me) in early 2020.

Posted on21 June 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Escaping the estate

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I have been at home for more than three months now as I continue my period of (near) isolation due to the COVID19 pandemic. But because…

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Posted on18 June 20204 July 2021Crafting & Creating

COVID19 crafting: Proxy hugs

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I have always enjoyed a bit of crafting, and now I am trying to do COVID19-inspired crafting to keep myself from total boredom and as…

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Posted on13 June 202028 December 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Three months of (near) isolation

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Three months later, and I am still (mostly) isolating at my cottage in the country, thanks to the COVID19 pandemic and the social distancing and self-isolation rules.…

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Posted on7 June 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Socially distanced socialising

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After nearly three months of the COVID19 lockdown and related social distancing and self-isolation practices, I have enjoyed a day of socialising with a friend.…

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Posted on24 May 20204 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Coping with COVID19 self-isolation

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As Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) wraps up here in the UK, I find myself reflecting on my mental health in relation to the COVID19…

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Posted on13 May 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Two months of isolation

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Today marks two months of COVID19 self-isolation for me. Two months! Wherever has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that I was marking…

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Posted on1 May 20204 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Checking my privilege

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I have long been aware of the privileges I have in this world simply because I am a white, Christian, American. That’s not to say…

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Posted on26 April 20204 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

A pilgrimage by proxy

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Today marks 11 years since my beloved husband, Paul, passed away so unexpectedly. His death has impacted my life more than I ever could have…

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Posted on19 April 20204 July 2021Crafting & Creating

COVID19 crafting: The making of a virus

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I don’t know about you, but I find that humour and silliness help me to cope with the stress of life. And I find that…

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Posted on13 April 20204 July 2021Chronic Illness, Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A month of isolation

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Today marks one month of COVID19 self-isolation for me. My isolation began shortly after returning from my relaxing holiday in Cambridge and about 10 days before…

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Posted on11 April 20203 May 2023Crafting & Creating

COVID19 crafting: Making a plague mask

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Like many people trying to survive during the COVID19 pandemic, I have been doing everything I can to keep myself safe and healthy. And, like…

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Posted on3 April 20204 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Dress for success

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I have just finished my first week at my new job, which was a bit odd as I’m working from home right now. I decided…

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Posted on24 March 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Putting my goals on hold

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Yesterday was a monumental day here in the UK when the Prime Minister put the nation on (essentially) a full lockdown. It wasn’t really unexpected,…

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Posted on22 March 20209 October 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

The noise of isolation

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Towards the end of last week, people around the UK and the USA were beginning to increase their social distancing and self-isolation practices, with many…

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Posted on15 March 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

An anxious expat

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Whilst I was in Cambridge last week, things were starting to accelerate with the spread of the Coronavirus that causes COVID19. News from America and…

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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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