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…
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…
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…
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…
I’ve spent a bit of time packing today. Wow, it seems like I’m doing that a lot lately. But I hope it’s a while before…
I arrived in Scotland nearly two months ago, and am now on my own for the first time. In fact, I am on my own…
Life is mostly good these days. It’s mostly happy and mostly bright and mostly cheerful. Mostly. Of course, the problem with “mostly” is that mostly…
It’s here! My first week of classes has finally happened! After a long journey of ups and downs and a false start or two, I…
Remember how I said that I think I found a new flat? Well, yesterday I paid the deposit and today I picked up the contracts,…
Earlier today I mentioned that there was some good news in my search for a flat and I have been asked by a couple of…
It would seem that I’m not very good at this whole blogging thing of late, and I apologise for that. I suppose that it has…
I’ve been looking at flats online for several months and now that I’m in town, it’s time to start looking in real life! Of course,…
A couple of nights before we had services for Paul in England*, a woman I know told me a story about feathers. She said when…
I suppose this is a good time to give an update on my travels, since I’ve arrived in Stirling, Scotland, and am now out and…
Ah, the modern world. Don’t you love how it’s filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty and whozits and whatzits galore? After all, it means that…
Wow! Can you believe that I’m flying “home” to Scotland tomorrow? Or should I say today, since it’s past midnight in the homeland (why am…
Last summer I shared with you my rocky start in life as an illegitimate, homeless transient. Well, it would seem that I’m back to a…
Tonight is my last night in my house – the house I purchased with Paul a little over three years ago. This was our home; this was…
I said goodbye to Schrodie today and whilst it breaks my heart, I am certain that her new home will be a good place and…
After five years at Washington State University, I am now officially unemployed. Funnily, my five-year service certificate arrived today, too! I’m very sad about this…