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Tag: homeland

Posted on29 October 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A dam sweet day

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Another day, another road trip! This time it was the journey back from Okanogan County to the Homeland – with several stops along the way. My original plan had…

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Posted on24 October 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

We blew it

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Today was spent doing more touristy stuff with Mum and Dad. This time, over the Old and New Blewett Passes with a few stops along the way.…

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Posted on22 October 201318 October 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Roca and rattlesnakes

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Today was a bit of a hodgepodge day that consisted of shopping, tourist-ing, and panic attacks. But there were no rattlesnakes. Well, at least none…

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Posted on14 October 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

It takes a Village

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Oh, yum! I went out to dinner with my lovely niece, Krystyne, last night and was reminded just how wonderful pizza can be. And it…

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Posted on12 October 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts

Fun with fondue

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Fondue has got to be one of the funnest foods of all time. It’s a social food that basically forces you to interact with your…

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Posted on5 October 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

A double homecoming WIN

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Yesterday was Homecoming at the Cle Elum Roslyn High School and, as luck would have it, not only was I home for it, but a couple of…

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Posted on2 October 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Home or away

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I’ve been here in the Homeland for nearly a month now, but I’m finding it hard to say that I’m “home”. It’s a confusing and unsettled part…

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Posted on1 October 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Frustrations and silver linings

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Today is 1 October, which was my target date for beginning my PhD studies. Only I’m not in Scotland at the moment because I’ve not sorted…

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Posted on20 September 201319 November 2022Musings & Ramblings

Education is Central

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I spent a lovely day on the Central Washington University campus today with my lovely niece, Virginia. It was so wonderful seeing the campus all spruced up…

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Posted on17 September 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

Hot diggity-dog

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I am writing this evening with a very full belly. A very full, very happy, hot-dogged belly. And since it’s my first (proper) hotdog in…

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Posted on16 September 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Three first dates

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It seems that my dating life is of great interest to folks these days – just like it was before I was married. In fact, the vast…

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Posted on15 September 20133 May 2023Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Redneck? Yes.

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I spent yesterday truly remembering my childhood and the joys of growing up redneck. And it was great. Well, except for the literal red neck that…

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Posted on13 September 20133 May 2023Everyday Life

The radio star

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Today I got to play on the air with Steve and Rob at KXLE Radio – the best country station in all the land! It was such a…

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Posted on11 September 201316 November 2022Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bullets, bikes, and BBQ

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Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…

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Posted on9 September 201321 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Life’s a beach

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Today was one of those days that didn’t include any true accomplishments, but that did include lots and lots of smiles and laughter. Yes, it…

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Posted on7 September 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

To Cle Elum

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I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…

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Posted on6 September 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Hello, America

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I am finally back in America after more than two years in Scotland – and after two emotionally draining days of international travel. I can’t really say that I’m…

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Posted on4 September 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Goodbye, Scotland

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I’m on the train to England now and will be flying home to America tomorrow morning. It’s weird because part of me feels like I…

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Posted on1 September 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

The daydream

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I daydream. I always have and I always will. I suppose that it’s harmless, though it does sometimes mean that I pin a bit of…

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Posted on31 August 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Food, glorious food

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I’m heading to the Homeland for a visit in a few days and I’m already salivating at the thought of it. Actually, I’ve been salivating…

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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)

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