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Tag: jewellery

Posted on30 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Handbag packrat

by Just Frances4 Comments on Handbag packrat

Ack! It’s happened again! I’ve become a handbag packrat. You know, those women who carry these massive bags around all the time that are loaded…

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Posted on28 September 20104 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

My favourite things

by Just Frances3 Comments on My favourite things

As part of my effort to take back my lunchtime, I’ve spent today’s lunch break composing a little ditty on my laptop just for my awesome…

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Posted on2 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Designing woman

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A while back, I decided that I wanted to purchase a new ring for myself. Something special; something that had a bit of meaning to…

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Posted on21 May 20102 July 2021Health & Wellness, Widow Life

Distractions

by Just Frances2 Comments on Distractions

I don’t know if it’s better to face things head-on or to find distractions, but personally, I prefer the latter in many cases; today being…

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Posted on17 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Bit of Saturday shopping

by Just Frances2 Comments on Bit of Saturday shopping

The folks came to visit, so while Daddy went on a bike ride to Palouse and back, Mum and I headed to Moscow for some…

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Posted on21 February 201027 June 2021Crafting & Creating, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Happy birthday to me

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Happy birthday to me

Today is my 36th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve opened a bottle of bubbly and I’m feasting on caviar, wild salmon, and Alaskan king crab. The house…

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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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