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Posted on16 December 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Being selfish

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Before I met Paul, I was one of those habitually single people and quite happy that way. I did what I wanted when I wanted.…

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Posted on13 December 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

There is a future to be had

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I spent nearly two weeks in the UK with family and friends, and have returned feeling refreshed and relaxed. A break was just what I…

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Posted on22 November 200928 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Things get easier with a second take

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I’ve found myself at a fancy hotel for work once again. It’s one of those really fancy rooms with a separate living room and a…

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Posted on16 November 200929 June 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A comforting visit

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I went to visit Paul’s gravesite at the weekend and realised that it might be the last time I’m able to sit there and talk…

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Posted on9 November 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A lost focus

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As strange as it sounds, there are days when I wish I could go back to Day One of the grieving process and start over.…

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Posted on31 October 200927 June 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

I don’t want to go out and play

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It’s Halloween. I should be excited and giddy; it’s always been a much-loved holiday of mine. In the weeks leading up to it, I would…

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Posted on26 October 200927 June 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Lessons learned

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Paul and I used to spend a lot of time talking about our relationship. We’d reminisce about the early days, talk about the present, and…

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Posted on15 October 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Looking forward to shared laughter and tears

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I booked my ticket for a holiday to the UK today. Now I’m happy and sad; I’m looking forward to my trip and I’m dreading it.…

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Posted on11 October 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings

It is still a beautiful world

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I reflect quite often on the Desiderata these days. Mostly because I know that my Paul wants me to be happy and the words of…

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Posted on7 October 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Tackling long-overdue gardening tasks

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One week before Paul died we spent the day working in the yard. I remember sitting on the edge of the flower beds removing mulch…

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Posted on28 September 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

The confluence of seasons

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There’s a crispness in the air now that the fall weather has started to settle in after a long summer. I’ve always enjoyed the confluence…

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Posted on8 September 200926 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

First holiday

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I’m taking a holiday in November, and I should be extremely excited about it. I’m going to Scotland, the place where I feel most at…

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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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