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Posted on31 January 201215 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

31 happy things

by Just Frances2 Comments on 31 happy things

The last couple of months have been a real struggle for me emotionally. I don’t know why; I don’t know what triggered it. (Well, I…

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Posted on11 January 201215 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

The maze

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on The maze

There are countless metaphors for life: It’s a puzzle; it’s a book; it’s a song; it’s a dance; it’s a path; it’s a maze. Goodness,…

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Posted on10 January 201215 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Catching up

by Just Frances4 Comments on Catching up

I can’t believe that it’s been more than a week since I last blogged. I’m not exactly off to the best start this year, am…

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Posted on2 January 201215 July 2021Health & Wellness, Widow Life

A slow start

by Just Frances6 Comments on A slow start

It’s nearly midnight on January 2nd and I’m finally getting around to writing my first post of the year. I meant to write yesterday and I’ve…

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Posted on31 December 201114 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Another year passes

by Just Frances1 Comment on Another year passes

As 2011 winds to an end, I find myself reflecting on the year’s joys (and sorrows). It’s funny the way we do that – the way we…

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Posted on24 December 201114 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

More than gifts

by Just Frances2 Comments on More than gifts

It’s Christmas Eve already. Wow! It seems to have jumped up out of nowhere. But, I am pleased to say that I have all of…

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Posted on21 December 201114 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Culinary Arts

A spirit found

by Just Frances2 Comments on A spirit found

I’ve been struggling to find my Christmas Spirit since the season began and was starting to wonder if it would be found in time. I…

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Posted on15 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

One down

by Just Frances7 Comments on One down

Well, today marks the end of my first semester as a postgraduate student. It’s been a crazy and hectic journey to get to this point,…

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Posted on2 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

Boxed in

by Just Frances8 Comments on Boxed in

When I moved to Scotland in August, I sent a couple of large boxes by sea – hoping they’d arrive before Thanksgiving. They didn’t. But they did…

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Posted on29 November 201118 October 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

Scholarly doubts

by Just Frances7 Comments on Scholarly doubts

Today has been quite a day; a day full of reminders that I meant to be a scholar. Meant to be a scholar. But I…

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Posted on28 November 201113 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

There is a path we follow

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I don’t know what compelled me to play poet again today, but compelled I was, so you get to read my latest attempt at literary expression. I…

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Posted on25 November 201113 July 2021Culinary Arts, Everyday Life

Making do

by Just Frances2 Comments on Making do

Tomorrow, I will be hosting Thanksgiving for the first time since Paul died*. It won’t be as big of a crowd as our last Thanksgiving…

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Posted on21 November 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

Warming up

by Just Frances4 Comments on Warming up

I’ve been upset about Thanksgiving for a while now. Like really, really upset. I know it’s silly, but that’s the way it’s been. (As I’ve…

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Posted on20 November 201113 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

My life is made up of seconds

by Just Frances2 Comments on My life is made up of seconds

My life is made up of seconds. And I’m spending the next 600 hundred on a free-writing exercise. And you get to read all about…

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Posted on19 November 201113 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

A cunning plan

by Just Frances2 Comments on A cunning plan

Sometimes, no matter how much thought goes into plans, things don’t work out. From Daedalus and Icarus’ attempt at building wings to escape from Crete…

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Posted on13 November 201113 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Social conscience

by Just Frances8 Comments on Social conscience

Social lives are interesting things – and hard to define at times. Everyone seems to have one or want one. Or they want a better one or…

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Posted on9 November 201116 November 2022Everyday Life

I spy

by Just Frances11 Comments on I spy

As part of my Thankful November theme, today’s post is an “I Spy” photo story. So, here goes! I spy ten things that make me…

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Posted on1 November 201113 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

A thankful November

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Just Frances was started with the idea of sharing random nothingness with family and friends as a way to stave off the isolation I was…

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Posted on26 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Secret smiles

by Just Frances5 Comments on Secret smiles

There is something to be said about a smile. People who smile are more approachable. They seem friendlier. They seem carefree. They seem happier. For…

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Posted on24 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Coming home

by Just Frances24 Comments on Coming home

I got the keys to my new flat this morning and have spent the day traipsing up and down several flights of stairs to get…

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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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