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Posted on19 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

Expat food woes

by Just Frances9 Comments on Expat food woes

I think that one of the worst things about the life of an expat or repat is dealing with food let-downs. Or is that just…

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Posted on3 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

Ten things

by Just Frances7 Comments on Ten things

It’s another list day. Yay! Today’s list is 10 things I’ve not done in more than a year but that I am going to work…

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Posted on6 April 20117 July 2021Widow Life

Don’t say these things

by Just Frances9 Comments on Don’t say these things

Maybe you’ve heard me say it before, but when Paul died people said some pretty stupid things to me. And maybe you’ve also heard me…

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Posted on21 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Thirty-seven birthday wishes

by Just Frances4 Comments on Thirty-seven birthday wishes

Today is my 37th birthday. And the birthday girl gets to make wishes. And I don’t believe in the whole “if you tell anyone your…

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Posted on16 February 201119 November 2022Everyday Life

100 random things

by Just Frances13 Comments on 100 random things

My friend posted a list of 100 random things her daughter wrote about herself out of boredom and I thought I’d give it a shot…

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Posted on31 January 20115 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Survival kits

by Just Frances3 Comments on Survival kits

We have survival kits for camping trips and natural disasters. We have special kits for snake bites and cuts. We keep emergency kits in our…

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Posted on5 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

30 things

by Just Frances3 Comments on 30 things

My friend posted a list of 30 things that make her smile and asked her readers what would be on their list. So, here’s my…

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Posted on11 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Coronation candy

by Just Frances5 Comments on Coronation candy

Today I had a permanent crown placed on a poorly tooth that’s been bothering me since early May. So, in honour of my coronation, I…

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Posted on18 August 20095 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

How am I? Do you really want to know?

by Just Frances2 Comments on How am I? Do you really want to know?

We’ve all heard the question a million times before: How are you? We’ve all asked the question a million times before, too. What I’ve found…

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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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