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Posted on26 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

Taking stock

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Taking stock

I have an alcohol problem. A big, big alcohol problem. But it’s not because I drink too much – it’s because I drink too little! You see,…

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Posted on25 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

For the record

by Just Frances7 Comments on For the record

I picked up my medical records today so that I can give a copy of my medical history to my new GP when I arrive…

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Posted on20 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

Springy

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Today is the first day of spring, but despite the cluster of purple crocus sprouting up just outside my kitchen door, it doesn’t feel like…

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Posted on19 March 20117 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Struggling with apathy

by Just Frances6 Comments on Struggling with apathy

I have these conversations in my head where I shout at myself for being so stressed and unhappy and apathetic, then I tell myself to…

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Posted on5 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

If the dress fits

by Just Frances5 Comments on If the dress fits

At some point, I am going to need to go through all of my clothes and ditch the old stuff in preparation for my move.…

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Posted on1 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The clutter shuffle

by Just Frances2 Comments on The clutter shuffle

Today is a snow day on the Palouse and I am well and truly snowed in. School has been cancelled; the roads are unsafe, and…

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Posted on27 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sharpies and Bics and Uni-Balls—Oh my!

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sharpies and Bics and Uni-Balls—Oh my!

I promised myself that I would go through junk every week so that by the time I’m ready to start packing, I’ve rid myself of…

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Posted on24 February 201112 September 2020Crafting & Creating

It may never be done…

by Just Frances6 Comments on It may never be done…

Shortly after moving into our new home, I started working on a queen-sized afghan using the bits and scraps of other projects. Paul and I…

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Posted on19 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sorting swords

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sorting swords

I finally got around to sorting through some of Paul’s stuff. In this case, it was a pile of stock leftover from his eBay business.…

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Posted on12 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Pick a card

by Just Frances2 Comments on Pick a card

I’m in clutter-clearing mode and today’s task is my stationery drawer. The drawer is well past its clear-out date, especially since it’s been difficult to…

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Posted on11 February 20116 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

The big announcement

by Just Frances7 Comments on The big announcement

Today I gave my official notice at work and my last day will be 8 July 2011. This is a celebratory moment because it means…

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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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