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Posted on19 September 201012 March 2022Crafting & Creating

God’s Eyes

by Just Frances5 Comments on God’s Eyes

On the drive home from the airport Friday evening, I started to think about Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes). I don’t know what brought the…

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Posted on16 September 20104 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Being silly

by Just Frances1 Comment on Being silly

Right, I promised a more cheerful post the other day and I’m pleased to say that I don’t even have to be fake cheerful! You…

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Posted on15 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

The rising cost of teeth

by Just Frances6 Comments on The rising cost of teeth

We were sitting at the table eating dinner when out of the blue The Kid asked what would happen if she lost a tooth when…

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Posted on7 September 20104 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Leavin’ on a jet plane

by Just Frances2 Comments on Leavin’ on a jet plane

I’m on my way to England and had to leave my lovely foster daughter behind for the week. We discussed my trip ahead of time…

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Posted on4 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Gone fishin’

by Just Frances2 Comments on Gone fishin’

Back in July, I was inspired by fish. It started as a general rambling, then turned to an actual plan for fishing on Labor Day Weekend. It was…

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Posted on1 September 201018 October 2021Everyday Life

Lessons of a new foster mommy; Part 1

by Just Frances10 Comments on Lessons of a new foster mommy; Part 1

It’s been nearly three weeks since the kid arrived and there have been loads of little lessons learned. Here’s today’s lesson:When you have a new…

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Posted on24 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Back to school

by Just Frances4 Comments on Back to school

Way-hey! Tomorrow is the first day of school. I’m totally excited! I’ve got my backpack packed, my pencils sharpened, my way-awesome binder loaded with college-ruled…

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Posted on23 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Bug removal

by Just Frances2 Comments on Bug removal

I removed a large grasshopper from the house today using Paul’s special bug-removal jar. The old peanut butter jar took on the duty of bug…

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Posted on22 August 20104 July 2021Culinary Arts

Great-grandma’s pickles

by Just Frances7 Comments on Great-grandma’s pickles

Yay! Pickle-making weekend has finally arrived. And just in time, as I was out of pickles. My folks arrived Friday night with freshly-picked cucumbers from…

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Posted on19 August 20104 July 2021Culinary Arts, Everyday Life

Having a Ball (and a Martini)

by Just Frances3 Comments on Having a Ball (and a Martini)

It’s pickle season. That means that when I come home from work tomorrow the house will be full of people and pickle making supplies. Mmmm……

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Posted on15 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Plus one

by Just Frances3 Comments on Plus one

I’ve been Just Frances + One for a couple of days. It’s scary. It’s weird. It’s scary. It’s fun. And did I mention it’s scary?…

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Posted on14 August 201020 October 2021Culinary Arts

Crazy, crazy, crazy

by Just Frances6 Comments on Crazy, crazy, crazy

I made a Crazy Cake today. It just seemed fitting since I’m entering into a whole new realm of personal insanity these days. Wanna make…

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Posted on8 August 20103 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Running commentary

by Just Frances2 Comments on Running commentary

When I run I think. Even when I’m listening to my iPod, my mind is racing through one thought after another. It jumps from here…

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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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