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Posted on7 August 201416 November 2022Musings & Ramblings

Random memories: Airless nights

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I was in my mid-20s, and still rather unsure about how the dating world worked. I couldn’t always tell if a guy was flirting with…

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Posted on13 July 201429 March 2022Everyday Life

Training brews

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The annual Scottish Real Ale Festival is taking place in Edinburgh right now so I spent yesterday afternoon there with a couple of friends. We used it…

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Posted on6 July 201423 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Spectacular jousting

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Oh, what a wonderful day I’ve had! It was fun! It was exciting! It was filled with laughter! It was, simply, spectacular! Yes, I spent…

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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 on3 July 201419 October 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Exhilarating sadness

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I was so excited when I saw the Saw Doctors were on tour in Scotland. Well, Anto and Leo, at least. I was even more excited when I…

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Posted on10 May 201423 July 2021Everyday Life

An idiosyncratic IPA

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Back in February, I had the enjoyment of participating in a beer tasting to help Hot Rum Cow pick a special brew. And two days ago, I got to…

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Posted on7 May 201423 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Retreating to nature

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I’ve spent the last couple of days in Killin as part of a PhD retreat but managed to get some private retreat time, too. This (and the…

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Posted on7 May 201423 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Retreat to the castle!

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I’ve spent the last couple of days in Killin as part of a PhD retreat but managed to get some private retreat time, too. This (and the…

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Posted on2 March 201412 March 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Swords and smiles

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I’m back from a wonderful weekend in Wakefield (and Leeds) and despite feeling a bit knackered from a long train journey, my soul is feeling…

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Posted on14 February 201423 July 2021Everyday Life

Picking beer

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When I learned that Stewart Brewing was having a special beer tasting night, I knew it was a great excuse to make my way to the brewery.…

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Posted on4 January 201422 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Inspiration from writers

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Tucked away in a wee close off of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is one of my favourite museums in the city. It’s the Writers’ Museum in Lady Stair’s Close and even though…

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Posted on14 December 201322 July 2021Everyday Life

A little bit of soul

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When my friend first invited me to join her for the Edinburgh’s Got Soul concert at The Queen’s Hall, I really only agreed because it was a great…

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Posted on23 November 201322 July 2021Everyday Life

The loaner Jag

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Words I never thought I’d say: “I drive a Jag”. But, thanks to the amazing generosity of my brother-in-law, I got to say them throughout my…

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Posted on29 October 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A dam sweet day

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Another day, another road trip! This time it was the journey back from Okanogan County to the Homeland – with several stops along the way. My original plan had…

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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 on20 October 201321 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Modern conversations

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This evening, I had the awesome privilege of going to a high school play with my way-cool nephew. And because he thinks I’m way cool, he let…

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Posted on12 October 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts

Fun with fondue

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Fondue has got to be one of the funnest foods of all time. It’s a social food that basically forces you to interact with your…

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Posted on5 October 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

A double homecoming WIN

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Yesterday was Homecoming at the Cle Elum Roslyn High School and, as luck would have it, not only was I home for it, but a couple of…

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Posted on26 September 20133 May 2023Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Family, friends, and falls

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Wow! What a busy week I’ve had. And – would you believe it from the title? – it was filled with family, friends, and (water)falls. For those who are…

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Posted on26 September 20133 August 2022Musings & Ramblings

Falling words

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I went to Snoqualmie Falls on my way home from my Olympia/Portland journey and was amused when I noticed words embedded into the steps and sidewalk around the visitors’…

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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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