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Posted on27 August 202225 September 2022Everyday Life

A big leap forward with The Cadillac Three

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I took another big leap into The Real World yesterday, and I am not completely certain it was the right thing to do or how…

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Posted on4 November 201916 July 2021Everyday Life

Sing-a-longs with friends

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I had a fantastic weekend in Glasgow with friends, despite being a bit run down from last week’s trip to London and Surrey for work.…

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Posted on12 January 201830 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The travelling girls

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My lovely nieces, Virginia and Krystyne, returned to America last Friday after their first-ever international adventure, and I think I am just about recovered from the…

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Posted on8 April 20179 May 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Caching around Rosshall Park

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I’m in Glasgow for a much-needed writing retreat (and a bit of cat-sitting). And one of the things that help to keep me going on…

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Posted on11 February 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A visit to Crookston Castle

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I’ve been away in Glasgow house and cat sitting for the past week. And as the ruined Crookston Castle is only a mile away, I decided it…

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Posted on6 August 201628 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Will walk for whisky

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Yesterday was my first proper outing since breaking my ankle nearly two weeks ago. I admit that I probably shouldn’t have gone out and that I…

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Posted on17 May 201525 July 2021Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A religious day in Glasgow

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I went to Glasgow for a bit of museum-ing yesterday as part of my efforts to get out of the house a bit more. I didn’t have…

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Posted on5 October 201424 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A day at the Kelvingrove

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I spent yesterday in Glasgow visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s one of those places I can return to over and over again. In fact, I’ve…

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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 on26 February 201320 July 2021Academic Life

Via, Veritas, Vita

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Remember how I told you that I submitted my first PhD application? And that I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t get accepted? Well, that…

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Posted on15 January 201320 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Things found by accident

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A while ago, I shared with you the found things I pick up when I’m out and about; every time I find something new to add to…

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Posted on15 January 201320 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

Stepping towards the future

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Today was a busy and productive day, despite having nothing tangible to show for it. Still, I’ve taken steps towards tomorrow and that makes me…

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Posted on2 September 201216 November 2022Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A great run

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Today was Race Number Nine in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge and I’m pretty excited about it. It was the Great Scottish Run half…

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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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