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Tag: home and garden

Posted on12 July 201126 October 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

So, I made you a mixed tape

by Just Frances5 Comments on So, I made you a mixed tape

About two months ago I wrote about how distraught and heartbroken I was over the apparent loss of my beloved first (and only) mixed tape…

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Posted on7 July 201110 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

The table

by Just Frances1 Comment on The table

Three weeks before we moved into our house, I found an Art Deco table on CraigsList for $20. I emailed the link to Paul then…

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Posted on27 June 201110 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

On a positive note

by Just Frances2 Comments on On a positive note

Yesterday’s post was a bit sad and whilst I’d love to say that I’m over it and that the world is all unicorns and rainbows…

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Posted on26 June 201110 July 2021Widow Life

Stuff hurts

by Just Frances2 Comments on Stuff hurts

I’m really tired of getting rid of stuff. It really hurts to part with even the most simple of items. I struggle each time I…

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Posted on19 June 201110 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Schrodie lives!!

by Just Frances4 Comments on Schrodie lives!!

It was just before 4 am when the screaming howls of cats outside my bedroom window woke me with a start. I ran towards the…

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Posted on16 June 20119 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Seller’s blues

by Just Frances4 Comments on Seller’s blues

For two weeks now, I’ve been selling loads of stuff on CraigsList and I can’t believe how mixed my emotions are in the process. The…

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Posted on6 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Three cheers for Monday!

by Just Frances8 Comments on Three cheers for Monday!

To make up for my last few sad(ish) posts, here’s a happy one for you (times three)! Happy #1: I sent off the forms and…

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Posted on5 June 20119 July 2021Widow Life

The packing begins

by Just Frances3 Comments on The packing begins

Last weekend the world was really closing in on me. So much so that I had a bit of a breakdown at my folks’ place…

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Posted on31 May 20119 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Who am I really talking to?

by Just Frances7 Comments on Who am I really talking to?

My lovely foster daughter is getting ready for a major life change and I’m amazed at how well she’s handling it. (Or how well she’s…

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Posted on18 May 20118 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Final blooms

by Just Frances5 Comments on Final blooms

We moved into our house on 15 May 2008. About a week later, all of the pink tulips planted along the front side began to…

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Posted on21 April 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

A hard day on the home front

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It’s been a hard day since the realisation that I will be leaving my house in less than three months. It’s so sad to know…

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Posted on13 April 20117 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Visa changes: A rambling rant

by Just Frances4 Comments on Visa changes: A rambling rant

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before what a massive gamble this new adventure of mine is. I’m leaving my job during one of the…

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Posted on23 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

A light bulb moment

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One of the things on the “to-do list” before Paul died was to purchase new bedroom furniture, including bedside tables and lamps. We had everything…

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Posted on23 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Wednesday’s child is full of woe

by Just Frances1 Comment on Wednesday’s child is full of woe

Oh, Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday. What will I do with you? Wednesday, I want to love you because you symbolise the middle of the workweek which…

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Posted on19 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sorting swords

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sorting swords

I finally got around to sorting through some of Paul’s stuff. In this case, it was a pile of stock leftover from his eBay business.…

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Posted on19 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The laughter woke me

by Just Frances1 Comment on The laughter woke me

I don’t think I’ve slept through the night since Paul died. I’ve become a very light sleeper and am woken easily by common household sounds…

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Posted on11 February 20116 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

The big announcement

by Just Frances7 Comments on The big announcement

Today I gave my official notice at work and my last day will be 8 July 2011. This is a celebratory moment because it means…

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Posted on17 January 201118 August 2021Everyday Life

We forgot the camera

by Just Frances3 Comments on We forgot the camera

I rarely go into the upstairs of the house these days because the only things up there are two guest rooms and storage. But I’ve…

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Posted on5 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

Grrr…

by Just Frances3 Comments on Grrr…

I have had one of those really crummy days where I just want to scream and throw a temper tantrum. It’s not one of those…

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Posted on12 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Tree time

by Just Frances3 Comments on Tree time

With less than two weeks before Christmas, I am trying to get into the spirit. I’ll admit it’s difficult, but I am trying. I had…

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