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Posted on24 September 201419 November 2022Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Pride to the power of 10

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My friend, LA, introduced me to “The Bliss Scandal” so I decided I’d sign up and see what it was all about. To be completely honest, I…

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Posted on18 September 201424 July 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

Bob and Dave’s 2014 review

by Just Frances4 Comments on Bob and Dave’s 2014 review

Today was Bob and Dave’s annual check-up, to determine just how well they’re coping with life. Bob and Dave, if you don’t know, are my…

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Posted on13 September 201424 July 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

ITP Awareness Month: A brave child

by Just Frances2 Comments on ITP Awareness Month: A brave child

This guest post was written by Kimberly Light, mother to a 6-year-old ITP patient, as part of my ITP Awareness Month Iceless Challenge. If you want to share…

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Posted on9 September 201424 July 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

ITP Awareness Month: A sister’s view

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This guest post was written by my youngest sister, Royann. My desire for ITP Awareness Month is to help educate others and I’m pleased that this post…

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Posted on12 July 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Dating downtime

by Just Frances6 Comments on Dating downtime

No one said that dating was going to be easy, but I didn’t expect it to be as difficult as it’s been. Part of that,…

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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 on29 June 201423 July 2021Academic Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Quietness

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I’ve been quiet lately and I’ve found it hard to get back into the swing of things because I don’t know how to move past…

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Posted on23 May 201423 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Running excuses

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It’s time once again for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, which means it’s time once again for me to make some lousy excuse for why I will…

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Posted on13 May 201416 November 2022Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

My anxiety story

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, with a focus on anxiety, so I thought I’d share my personal story on the topic. Please know this is a hard…

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Posted on26 April 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Although the storm still rages

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Today marks five years since I lost my beloved husband so suddenly; so unexpectedly. You’d think that after five years it would feel like a distant memory,…

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Posted on23 April 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Escaping the comfort zone

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Life begins where your comfort zone ends. The magic happens outside of your comfort zone. Success, happiness, excitement, love … it’s all found outside of…

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Posted on17 April 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness

An unexpectedly sweet day

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For the last few weeks, I have been struggling to overcome my desire to eat loads of candy and sweets as part of my Lenten sacrifice.…

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Posted on18 March 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

First kiss fears

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It’s been nearly five years since I last kissed my husband goodnight. It’s been that long since I’ve fallen asleep in his arms; since I’ve…

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Posted on11 March 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Wet toes

by Just Frances4 Comments on Wet toes

I’ve never been a swimmer, but I’ve always loved the water. I tend to dip my toes in slowly to check the temperature then inch-by-inch…

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Posted on27 February 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

I’m ready, but I don’t know how

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I decided quite some time ago that I was ready to date again, though I admit to not actually doing anything about it. It’s not because I secretly don’t…

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Posted on24 February 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Dreaming dilemma

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The alarm clock is set for 7 o’clock, but something has woken me at 6, stirring me from a pleasant dream that I want to…

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Posted on23 February 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Keep living until you feel alive again

by Just Frances18 Comments on Keep living until you feel alive again

“You will feel better than this. Maybe not yet. But you will. You just keep living, until you’re alive again.” I heard this quote the…

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Posted on21 February 201423 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Hello, 40!

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I was born 40 years ago today. It was a Thursday and I like to think that it was a day of great celebration.  I…

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Posted on20 February 201423 July 2021Everyday Life

So long, 30s!

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Today is the last day of my 30s, so it seems appropriate to reflect on the decade in preparation for the start of my 40s.…

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Posted on18 February 201423 July 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

Finding money

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A year ago, I was excitedly talking about applying for PhDs and how I wondered how I would ever afford to actually study if I was accepted somewhere. My…

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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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