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Posted on4 November 201916 July 2021Everyday Life

Sing-a-longs with friends

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I had a fantastic weekend in Glasgow with friends, despite being a bit run down from last week’s trip to London and Surrey for work.…

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Posted on3 June 201628 July 2021Academic Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Digitally medieval

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I’ve spent the last two days at the 5th annual Discover Academic Research, Training, and Support (DARTS) conference in Devon, England, where I was invited to speak about my…

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Posted on16 May 201628 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bonjour, Bordeaux!

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Bonjour, Bordeaux! Or rather, au revoir, as I’m already back home in Scotland after enjoying a mini-holiday to France these past few days! In fact, this…

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Posted on21 February 201524 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Spa 41

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Astute Just Frances readers may know that today is my 41st birthday. And curious readers may wonder how I celebrated the day. So, that’s what…

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Posted on21 February 201222 November 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A birthday in Crieff, not grief

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It’s here! It’s here! The start of my 38th year of life is here! (Translation: Yay! It’s my 38th birthday!) My birthday, if I’m honest,…

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Posted on13 August 201111 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Got there

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I suppose this is a good time to give an update on my travels, since I’ve arrived in Stirling, Scotland, and am now out and…

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

Happy birthday to me

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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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Posted on20 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A day at the spa

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I’ve just returned home after enjoying my first-ever spa day. It was pure heaven and I can’t believe that in my nearly 36 years of…

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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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