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Posted on31 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Falling into autumn

by Just Frances4 Comments on Falling into autumn

I used to enjoy the confluence of seasons; the awkward meeting between weather patterns – one anxious to begin its reign whilst the other tries in vain…

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Posted on30 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

The cost of vanity

by Just Frances4 Comments on The cost of vanity

For more than a year I’ve been telling myself to get some really nice, quality face moisturizer because grief can really take a toll on…

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Posted on30 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: August

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on28 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Goals update

by Just Frances4 Comments on Goals update

Nearly three weeks ago, I posted my goals and promised that I would soon update each goal with a list of tasks required to accomplish…

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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 on10 August 20103 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Rainbows

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This is one of those funny posts for me. It started because I had a thought about rainbows, which then led me down a path…

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Posted on31 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: July

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on25 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

Spare change

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Faithful readers of Just Frances may recall that I blogged about my spare change about four months ago. They may also recall me blogging about…

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Posted on24 July 20103 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

To train and listen

by Just Frances2 Comments on To train and listen

I am one of those people who pushes herself a little (a lot?) too hard when there’s a goal to be met. But I’m trying…

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Posted on22 July 201019 November 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

I’m [not] stupid

by Just Frances2 Comments on I’m [not] stupid

Plinky asked me to describe the worst teacher I’ve ever had. I figured that since two teachers instantly came to mind, it was a big…

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Posted on6 July 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Whatifs

by Just Frances4 Comments on Whatifs

Whatifs are terrible little things. They hold us back from doing all of the important things in life. They feed on fear and worry and self-doubt. But…

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Posted on1 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Reflections of joy

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My 2010 New Year’s Resolution was to find a little bit of joy each day. I started a gallery so that I could post a…

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Posted on30 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: June

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on24 June 20102 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I’m a runner (?)

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I’m a runner. Or at least I used to be a runner. Now I sort of fake it. But I hope that eventually, I’ll remember…

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Posted on5 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Re-learning obsessive-compulsive behaviors

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Anyone who has known me long knows that I am one of those geeky, overly-organised, slightly obsessive-compulsive, and highly meticulous people. Oh, and I have…

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Posted on31 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: May

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on19 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

To be blissfully happy

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Sometimes I need to be reminded of my ultimate goal in life: To be blissfully happy. On those days, I reflect on one of my…

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Posted on30 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: April

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on28 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Back to the gym

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I found my way back to the gym today. It’s been just over a year since I last went and it felt a bit weird,…

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Posted on31 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life

The signs point west

by Just Frances3 Comments on The signs point west

I decided to take advantage of a 30-day free trial on NetFlix today in a quest to rent the movie Stone of Destiny, after learning…

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About Just Frances

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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