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Posted on25 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Merry Christmas

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Merry Christmas

Today I celebrate the birth of My Lord, My Saviour; Jesus Christ. May the joy of the season be with you today and throughout the…

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Posted on15 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

2010 Christmas card and letter

by Just Frances1 Comment on 2010 Christmas card and letter

I sent out my Christmas cards on Monday and, as promised, am sharing the card and letter with all of you. After all, just because…

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Posted on13 December 20105 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Water, water, everywhere

by Just Frances4 Comments on Water, water, everywhere

I had a long, partly mostly tear-filled conversation with a friend today where I went on and on about many of the fears and uncertainties…

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Posted on12 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Tree time

by Just Frances3 Comments on Tree time

With less than two weeks before Christmas, I am trying to get into the spirit. I’ll admit it’s difficult, but I am trying. I had…

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Posted on4 December 20105 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Dear Stress and Worry

by Just Frances1 Comment on Dear Stress and Worry

Dear Stress and Worry: I would like to tell you how very unhappy and miserable you make me. You tell me the world is full…

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Posted on30 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: November

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on25 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

I’m thankful for…

by Just Frances3 Comments on I’m thankful for…

This Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for. I have amazing parents; five sisters who’ve supplied me with loads and loads of fantastic nieces…

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Posted on23 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Fire and wine

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Fire and wine

It’s been a very long week. A very, very long week. But whilst last Tuesday ended with my going to bed sobbing and crying, this…

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Posted on16 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

The good, the bad, and the uncertain

by Just Frances1 Comment on The good, the bad, and the uncertain

I have a lot on my mind right now. The good, the bad, and the uncertain. I’m not willing or emotionally able to share the…

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Posted on31 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: October

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Finding joy: October

My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on27 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Becoming a butterfly

by Just Frances1 Comment on Becoming a butterfly

I needed a bit of inspiration today, so I turned to one of God’s most amazing creations. “How does one become a butterfly?” she asked.…

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Posted on5 October 20104 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

A shape haiku

by Just Frances1 Comment on A shape haiku

As I work toward my goal of publishing a book I’ve found myself spending a lot of time re-learning different forms of poetry. Added to…

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Posted on30 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: September

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Finding joy: September

My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on25 September 201018 August 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Unhappily stressed

by Just Frances6 Comments on Unhappily stressed

I’m really struggling this week. Actually, I’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now. I’m sad and I feel quite helpless about it. I’m…

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Posted on20 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Sometimes I want to…

by Just Frances7 Comments on Sometimes I want to…

Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I want to yell. I want to shout. I want to wail about how…

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Posted on18 September 201020 August 2021Everyday Life

Closer to a better tomorrow

by Just Frances12 Comments on Closer to a better tomorrow

Today’s quote from my “Be Good to Yourself” calendar came at just the right time. For a few weeks now I’ve been telling myself to…

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Posted on14 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

That’s me home [?]

by Just Frances4 Comments on That’s me home [?]

Well, that’s me home again to the great US of A. But you know what? I don’t feel that I’ve come home. I feel like…

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Posted on31 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Falling into autumn

by Just Frances4 Comments on Falling into autumn

I used to enjoy the confluence of seasons; the awkward meeting between weather patterns – one anxious to begin its reign whilst the other tries in vain…

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Posted on30 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: August

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Finding joy: August

My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on15 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Plus one

by Just Frances3 Comments on Plus one

I’ve been Just Frances + One for a couple of days. It’s scary. It’s weird. It’s scary. It’s fun. And did I mention it’s scary?…

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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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