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Posted on31 July 201526 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Blue moon demands

by Just Frances2 Comments on Blue moon demands

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

by Just Frances12 Comments on Running with PKD

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

No [fake] vitamins allowed

by Just Frances4 Comments on No [fake] vitamins allowed

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 on4 March 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

40 days for my soul

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Tomorrow is the first day of Lent and I am once again finding my soul humbled at the grace of God and my Lord Saviour, Jesus…

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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 on22 February 201423 July 2021Culinary Arts

Oh my, tamale pie

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One of the (many) amazingly delicious meals I enjoyed growing up was tamale pie. It was a basic, no fuss, no-frills meal, but it included…

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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 on18 January 201422 July 2021Culinary Arts, Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Counting every penny

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It’s time to start counting pennies again. Only this time, every little penny will count so much more than they have for the past decade.…

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Posted on23 December 201322 July 2021Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Preparing for together

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Last year, I shared with you how I was preparing for a Christmas at home alone. I was home alone by choice, but it was still…

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Posted on11 December 201322 July 2021Culinary Arts

Experi-MINT-ing with truffles

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With Christmas just around the corner, I decided I’d do a bit of experi-mint-ing with my truffle recipe to use up some broken candy canes I had.…

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