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Posted on7 December 201729 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Holiday favourites

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Holiday favourites

Today’s post* is brought to you by a writing prompt. The prompt is to “write a list of your favourite holiday activities”. I wanted to…

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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 on24 April 201729 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A fairly fun weekend

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I have been trying to get out for mini-adventures a bit more often and am pleased to say that I managed two of them this…

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Posted on30 September 201628 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Zadar: Everyday life for an everyday girl

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Travelling to new places is quite exciting; you get to see new places through the warped lenses of tourism. So when I travelled to Zadar, Croatia,…

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Posted on21 August 201628 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Getting less thin

by Just Frances2 Comments on Getting less thin

I need to start this post by saying that I know I am not overweight and I don’t think that I am fat by any…

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Posted on16 May 201628 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bonjour, Bordeaux!

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Bonjour, Bordeaux! Or rather, au revoir, as I’m already back home in Scotland after enjoying a mini-holiday to France these past few days! In fact, this…

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Posted on25 December 201527 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A selfie Christmas

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Hello and Merry Christmas to you all! As I mentioned the other day, I am spending my Christmas (mostly) alone, but I am doing so with…

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Posted on9 August 20159 May 2022Culinary Arts, Everyday Life

The brew master

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I love beer. But I bet you probably knew that by now. Especially if you follow me on Untappd. I also love cooking and making edibles from scratch. I…

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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 on16 July 201526 July 2021Everyday Life

Juniper girls

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Last night, I did something I (almost) never do: I enjoyed mid-week cocktails with “the girls”. Or rather, with a random group of girls, some…

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Posted on5 July 201526 July 2021Culinary Arts

Tasty tots

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I love tater tots. I love, love, love them. They are an amazingly delicious treat and I would eat them all the time if I could. Only…

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Posted on7 June 201525 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Coffee me happy

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As part of my desire to create better, healthier routines for my physical and mental well-being, I decided I needed to get back into the habit of enjoying my…

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Posted on10 May 201525 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Time for new routines

by Just Frances2 Comments on Time for new routines

I mentioned a while back that my life was suffering because I was unable (and in some ways, unwilling) to set a few routines for myself. So…

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Posted on18 February 201524 July 2021Health & Wellness

Lenten rice

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Today is the first day of Lent, and also a fasting day in the Catholic Church. I’ve decided to observe several fasting days over the Lenten period…

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Posted on28 December 201424 July 2021Culinary Arts

Homemade blackberry vodka: Berry nice; bargain price

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There’s something very berry nice about a wee nip of flavoured vodka on a cold winter’s evening. Only if you’re a starving PhD student who is working hard to…

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Posted on16 July 201423 July 2021Chronic Illness, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Running with PKD

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional nor do I have any professional health or fitness qualifications. This story is about my own personal views, opinions, and experiences…

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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 on4 April 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Hungry girl

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I am almost finished with my Lenten sacrifice (only 15 days to go!) and I’m starting to feel hungry. Really, really hungry. But I don’t know if…

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Posted on23 March 201418 October 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

But for freedom

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I had a wonderful day in Arbroath yesterday, and though I’m very tired after a long weekend of fun with friends, I thought I’d best share a…

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Posted on14 March 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness

The dangers of counting calories

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I am not fat, nor am I at risk of becoming fat – unless I drastically change my eating and exercise routines. At the same time, I am not…

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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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