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Posted on1 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

Booked up

by Just Frances3 Comments on Booked up

I returned a stack of six books to the library today. And I left with another seven. All to be read and reviewed over the…

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Posted on30 November 201119 October 2021Everyday Life

Stained

by Just Frances4 Comments on Stained

I spent the afternoon at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery today and am so glad I did because I did need to get out of…

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Posted on16 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Chalk it up to intelligence

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Chalk it up to intelligence

Since the beginning of June, I’ve been a bit remiss about organising my digital files. I think I got a bit crazy with my foster…

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Posted on14 October 201112 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Cutting out the middles

by Just Frances6 Comments on Cutting out the middles

So I’m working on a new design project for my parents. Just a little something that will make Mum smile – and me. (Likely others in the…

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Posted on23 September 201112 July 2021Academic Life

Classy lady

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It’s here! My first week of classes has finally happened! After a long journey of ups and downs and a false start or two, I…

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Posted on11 August 201111 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

In flight

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Ah, the modern world. Don’t you love how it’s filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty and whozits and whatzits galore? After all, it means that…

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Posted on8 August 201111 July 2021Everyday Life

The Doctor is in

by Just Frances2 Comments on The Doctor is in

Today is the long-awaited Doctor Who Marathon with my 14-year-old nephew, Parker; 13-year-old niece, Cassandra; and Parker’s best friend, Hattie. We are kicking back eating…

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Posted on19 July 201114 September 2020Everyday Life

Green means go

by Just Frances2 Comments on Green means go

Today was Shiny New Gadget Day, which is always a celebratory day for me. And today’s gadget was a Dell Inspiron Mini 1012—a wee green…

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Posted on1 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

The counting begins

by Just Frances2 Comments on The counting begins

I am counting down the days until The Big Move takes place. Not in exact days mind you, because I won’t buy my ticket until…

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Posted on15 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

I’ve been Kindled!

by Just Frances2 Comments on I’ve been Kindled!

I did it! I purchased a Kindle today. The 3G one. Yay me! I opted to purchase it from Staples in Moscow, Idaho because I…

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Posted on7 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

Ta-da!

by Just Frances2 Comments on Ta-da!

So, this is the new look for Just Frances. What do you think? I really do hope you like it! I had a handful of…

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Posted on7 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

A public service announcement

by Just Frances5 Comments on A public service announcement

This will be a short post – or rather, a short public service announcement – because I am using my Dad’s netbook as I am unable to get online…

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Posted on4 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

National Grammar Day

by Just Frances4 Comments on National Grammar Day

It’s National Grammar Day here in the fantastic United States of America. Are you as excited about that as I am? No? Well, I suppose I…

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Posted on1 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The clutter shuffle

by Just Frances2 Comments on The clutter shuffle

Today is a snow day on the Palouse and I am well and truly snowed in. School has been cancelled; the roads are unsafe, and…

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Posted on27 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sharpies and Bics and Uni-Balls—Oh my!

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sharpies and Bics and Uni-Balls—Oh my!

I promised myself that I would go through junk every week so that by the time I’m ready to start packing, I’ve rid myself of…

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Posted on16 February 201119 November 2022Everyday Life

100 random things

by Just Frances13 Comments on 100 random things

My friend posted a list of 100 random things her daughter wrote about herself out of boredom and I thought I’d give it a shot…

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Posted on29 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

A dialect vlog

by Just Frances6 Comments on A dialect vlog

I’ve decided to take part in the “Dialect Vlog”* craze so today you get to see me on camera. Yay! Here’s how it works: I have…

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Posted on7 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

Venn of awesomeness

by Just Frances2 Comments on Venn of awesomeness

Have you ever wondered how someone becomes 100% awesome? Well, here’s a Venn diagram to explain it to you! Yay! for awesome parents!

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Posted on19 December 201015 July 2021Culinary Arts, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

I miss dinner parties

by Just Frances4 Comments on I miss dinner parties

Shortly after we got married Paul and I started a new tradition of monthly dinner parties. Parties to which we were the only guests. It…

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Posted on24 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Fashion-less

by Just Frances8 Comments on Fashion-less

I don’t know a thing about fashion, nor do I care. And this is how bad I am: Today, I bought a pretty sweater because…

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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)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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