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Posted on21 May 2022Chronic Illness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Remembering red flags: Happy 17th anniversary, to me

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Today marks 17 years since I became Mrs Ryan. And despite the absence of Mr Ryan, I like to mark this day as it was…

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Posted on8 May 202217 June 2022Musings & Ramblings

Everybody’s mother

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A few days ago, I shared a post about my mother and what she meant (means) to me. But she wasn’t just my mother, she…

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Posted on29 April 20221 May 2022Everyday Life

A tribute to my mother

by Just Frances4 Comments on A tribute to my mother

On Tuesday, 29 April 1947, my mother was born. Sadly, on Monday, 24 January 2022, she died. That means that she is not here with…

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Posted on18 September 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

20 years of Scotland

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Today marks 20 years since I first arrived in Scotland for “just one year” as a study abroad student. At the time, I never expected…

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Posted on22 July 202121 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Older by a day: 47+

by Just Frances4 Comments on Older by a day: 47+

Today is not my birthday. But it does mark the day that I am older. Oh, sure, every day is a day that we are…

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Posted on21 May 202119 July 2021Widow Life

Sixteen and candles

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Today is my “would be” 16th wedding anniversary. Yes, it has been 16 years since I laughed at the altar in my hometown church and…

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Posted on21 May 20204 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Mrs missing Mr

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Today would have been my 15th wedding anniversary. And in this very strange time of social distancing and self-isolation, I find myself missing Paul even…

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Posted on21 May 201916 July 2021Widow Life

14 years a Mrs

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It has been 14 years since I became Mrs Ryan, although most of that time has been spent as a widow rather than a wife. Yet…

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Posted on28 April 201916 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

The border of Berwick and grief

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On my way home from visiting my late husband’s grave, I stopped off in Berwick-Upon-Tweed for some adventuring. I thought that it would be a good way to…

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Posted on14 June 201830 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The spirit of wild horses

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Today was another wonderful day of enjoying my Homeland Holiday. This time, it started with a drive to Vantage to visit the Wild Horses Monument with my Daddy. Although, the…

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Posted on13 June 201830 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Best friends, forever!

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A Homeland Holiday is never complete without a visit with my best friend. And that means a trip to Portland for some bestie time! Rachel and I…

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Posted on7 December 201729 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Holiday favourites

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Today’s post* is brought to you by a writing prompt. The prompt is to “write a list of your favourite holiday activities”. I wanted to…

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Posted on27 August 201729 July 2021Everyday Life

Summer reunions in the Homeland

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One of the great things about my American holidays this year has been the reunions. Each of my three weekends has brought another group together, which means…

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Posted on9 August 201729 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Child at play

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I’m in my Homeland for three weeks and that means I’m ready for some playtime! This is my first visit home since my Daddy’s 70th birthday party and…

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Posted on22 July 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Back to Blackness

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I was invited out for a mini-adventure with a friend and her kids. And as you know, I can rarely turn down an offer for…

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Posted on22 May 201729 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Toasting twelve years

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Yesterday was (would have been?) my 12th wedding anniversary. And much like last year, I spent the day distracting myself with my PhD before taking some time to…

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Posted on27 August 201628 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Third passport firsts

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I received my new American passport yesterday. But despite this being my third passport, it will also mark several passport firsts in my life. But…

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Posted on21 May 201628 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Dream day

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Eleven years ago, I entered a beautiful dream world: The dream of happily ever after with my amazing new husband. And whilst being a Mrs…

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Posted on2 August 201527 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

From Roslyn to Roslin to Rosslyn

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I grew up a couple of miles down the road from Roslyn, Washington. So when I first moved to Edinburgh in 2001, I was excited to learn…

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Posted on21 May 201525 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

I laughed

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Ten years ago today, I became Mrs Ryan. I stood there at the altar in front of God, family, and friends – with my beloved Paul beside me – and…

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