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Posted on18 March 201429 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

First kiss fears

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It’s been nearly five years since I last kissed my husband goodnight. It’s been that long since I’ve fallen asleep in his arms; since I’ve…

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Posted on11 March 201427 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Wet toes

by Just Frances4 Comments on Wet toes

I’ve never been a swimmer, but I’ve always loved the water. I tend to dip my toes in slowly to check the temperature then inch-by-inch…

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Posted on27 February 201429 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

I’m ready, but I don’t know how

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I decided quite some time ago that I was ready to date again, though I admit to not actually doing anything about it. It’s not because I secretly don’t…

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Posted on6 February 201417 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

The meet cute

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Way back on February 6, 2002, my friend bailed out on a day trip to St Andrews. With nothing better to do, I decided to walk…

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Posted on21 January 201423 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

On the other hand

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(Updated September 2020; see end of post.) I was half-way over the Atlantic when I moved my wedding rings from my left hand to my…

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Posted on17 January 201421 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Ten ways to win my heart

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If you asked me what my perfect man looks like, I couldn’t describe him. I imagine he’d be taller than me and I’d like to…

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Posted on9 January 201427 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Why should I settle?

by Just Frances2 Comments on Why should I settle?

It’s been more than four years since my husband died and I’ve yet to enter into a new relationship. I’ve now had four first dates…

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Posted on3 December 201311 November 2020Musings & Ramblings

I’m just not that into you

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There’s something ever-so frustrating about the way life and love mix. We want so desperately to be part of a couple, but when someone reaches…

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Posted on16 September 20133 October 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Three first dates

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It seems that my dating life is of great interest to folks these days—just like it was before I was married. In fact, the vast…

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Posted on1 September 20133 October 2020Musings & Ramblings

The daydream

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I daydream. I always have and I always will. I suppose that it’s harmless, though it does sometimes mean that I pin a bit of…

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Posted on21 August 20133 October 2020Musings & Ramblings

The complexity of simplicity

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Note: This is a piece I’ve been working on for a couple of years (I always have a few ideas/drafts in progress) and isn’t a…

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Posted on12 August 201327 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

When I close my eyes

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Sometimes I like to close my eyes and imagine the life I want. It’s by no means an extravagant life—it doesn’t even include winning the…

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Posted on11 July 20139 November 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

A quiet reflection

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I’ve been a little quiet lately, and it seems that my absence from the digital world has been noticed. I guess that when people expect…

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Posted on17 June 201324 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

The number you have dialled

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I am rubbish with numbers. I think that’s a pretty common understanding and it’s not really something I’m embarrassed by. I can’t do mathematical equations…

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Posted on24 May 201321 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Alone by choice, begrudgingly

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For the vast majority of my adult life, I have been alone. I’ve only ever had one “real” boyfriend (after having briefly dated a not-nice…

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Posted on9 February 201319 November 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A sulk-less Valentine’s Day challenge

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve already started hearing and reading comments from people about dreading the day because they’re all alone.…

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Posted on24 January 201327 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

My fright in the night

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I didn’t sleep well last night. I didn’t sleep well at all. And, to be honest, I’m ever-so-slightly afraid to be home alone because of…

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Posted on3 January 201317 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

To date, or not to date?

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Two weeks before Paul died, we had a conversation about our futures, should one of us die—a conversation sparked because it was the anniversary of…

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Posted on29 December 201217 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Only in my dreams

by Just Frances2 Comments on Only in my dreams

There is a man who appears in my dreams who isn’t Paul. In my dreams, we’re madly in love. And much like the widow dreams…

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Posted on16 December 201217 September 2020Everyday Life, Widow Life

Failure to launch

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Way back in May, I had a failed attempt at re-entering the dating world—and that was after my ego had already been shattered! At the time,…

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Just Frances is a silly and pointless website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances.

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