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Posted on14 June 201830 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The spirit of wild horses

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Today was another wonderful day of enjoying my Homeland Holiday. This time, it started with a drive to Vantage to visit the Wild Horses Monument with my Daddy. Although, the…

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Posted on6 June 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Climbing Manastash

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This morning started a bit earlier than normal, as it was an adventure day with my Daddy and my Goddaughter, Virginia. The adventure? Climbing Manastash…

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Posted on29 August 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The holiday ends here

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After three wonderful weeks in the Homeland, I am heading home to my Heartland of Scotland. My bags are packed, I’ve checked in at the airport, and…

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Posted on27 August 201729 July 2021Everyday Life

Summer reunions in the Homeland

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One of the great things about my American holidays this year has been the reunions. Each of my three weekends has brought another group together, which means…

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Posted on21 August 201729 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Casting shadows as the sun disappears

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Today was one of those “once in a lifetime” moments that I hope (and expect!) will happen more than once in my lifetime: A total eclipse…

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Posted on9 August 201729 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Child at play

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I’m in my Homeland for three weeks and that means I’m ready for some playtime! This is my first visit home since my Daddy’s 70th birthday party and…

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Posted on7 August 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The holiday starts here

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After nearly three years, I am finally heading home to America for a holiday. My bags are packed, my tickets are printed, and my excitement levels…

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Posted on31 July 201526 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Blue moon demands

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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 on4 February 201524 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Random memories: Why green?

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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 on23 November 201424 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Surprise!

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Greetings from America! Are you surprised to read that? Well, you should be since very few people knew about my trip. I mean, even my…

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Posted on4 July 201423 July 2021Everyday 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 April 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness

An unexpectedly sweet day

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For the last few weeks, I have been struggling to overcome my desire to eat loads of candy and sweets as part of my Lenten sacrifice.…

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Posted on12 March 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

No [fake] vitamins allowed

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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 November 201322 July 2021Academic Life

PhD dreams: Week 1

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It’s been a calendar week since I formally matriculated as a PhD student and a “work” week since my first day as a PhD student. So, as promised,…

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Posted on8 November 201322 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Franklin, my dear

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It’s been two weeks since I attempted to visit Franklin Falls, and I am pleased to say that I finally made it. Yay! Of course, I’m…

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Posted on24 October 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

We blew it

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Today was spent doing more touristy stuff with Mum and Dad. This time, over the Old and New Blewett Passes with a few stops along the way.…

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Posted on22 October 201318 October 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Roca and rattlesnakes

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Today was a bit of a hodgepodge day that consisted of shopping, tourist-ing, and panic attacks. But there were no rattlesnakes. Well, at least none…

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Posted on1 October 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Frustrations and silver linings

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Today is 1 October, which was my target date for beginning my PhD studies. Only I’m not in Scotland at the moment because I’ve not sorted…

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Posted on11 September 201316 November 2022Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bullets, bikes, and BBQ

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Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…

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Posted on7 September 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

To Cle Elum

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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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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)

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