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Posted on17 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

Waiting

by Just Frances3 Comments on Waiting

I’m waiting – we’re waiting that is – for a flight to take off in Denver so that we can head to the airport to pick up one of…

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Posted on10 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

A nickel for my thoughts

by Just Frances3 Comments on A nickel for my thoughts

As I walked to my car after work today, I noticed a nickel lying on the sidewalk and smiled as I swooped down to pick…

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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 on2 June 20119 July 2021Widow Life

Frances 3.0: Still in Beta

by Just Frances4 Comments on Frances 3.0: Still in Beta

Let me [re]introduce myself: I am Frances – version 3.x. And, much like all of us, I am still in beta. And now you may be wondering…

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Posted on1 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

The counting begins

by Just Frances2 Comments on The counting begins

I am counting down the days until The Big Move takes place. Not in exact days mind you, because I won’t buy my ticket until…

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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 on25 May 20119 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Logo-ing

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Logo-ing

The last couple of nights have been rather fun for me as I’ve started to gear up for life as an unemployed bum. And part…

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Posted on3 May 20118 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Post it

by Just Frances2 Comments on Post it

This isn’t the post I planned to share tonight. No, that post was a bit sad and reflective of my (sometimes) miserable lot in life…

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Posted on15 April 20117 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Choices

by Just Frances2 Comments on Choices

I’m sure you’ve gleaned by now that I’m very anxious and frightened about my future. And I bet some people wonder why I’m putting myself…

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Posted on1 April 20117 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

April

by Just Frances4 Comments on April

April is upon us again and if I’m honest I’m dreading the entire month. I remember two years ago when April Fools’ Day rolled around – Paul…

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Posted on20 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

Springy

by Just Frances1 Comment on Springy

Today is the first day of spring, but despite the cluster of purple crocus sprouting up just outside my kitchen door, it doesn’t feel like…

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Posted on19 March 20117 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Struggling with apathy

by Just Frances6 Comments on Struggling with apathy

I have these conversations in my head where I shout at myself for being so stressed and unhappy and apathetic, then I tell myself to…

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Posted on18 March 20117 July 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

The trouble with Bob and Dave

by Just Frances2 Comments on The trouble with Bob and Dave

Bob and Dave* are my kidneys. Bob to my left; Dave to my right. Both are riddled with cysts and are considerably larger than normal…

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Posted on14 March 201118 October 2021Everyday Life

Bug gear

by Just Frances2 Comments on Bug gear

I had a post ready about how beat tired I was and it was only Monday. But I’m not going to post it because my…

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Posted on11 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Team Buggie

by Just Frances2 Comments on Team Buggie

My awesome niece, Bug, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma the other day. She’s just days away from turning 15 and is an amazing kid. Really.…

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Posted on4 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Where flowers grow

by Just Frances5 Comments on Where flowers grow

Somewhere in the Central Cascades is a small, rural village nestled in the trees. Through the centre of the community is the main street, home…

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Posted on1 March 20116 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Future plans and dreams of the past

by Just Frances2 Comments on Future plans and dreams of the past

I spent an hour or so transferring my old floppy disks onto my external hard drive today and was very pleased with myself for managing…

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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 on22 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Fear is a burning bridge

by Just Frances3 Comments on Fear is a burning bridge

Over the past several weeks I’ve made a lot of decisions that will have a lasting impact on my life. I’ve set the wheels in…

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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)

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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