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Posted on15 August 201927 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Travel & Adventure

My 2019 Homeland Holidays

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I have been off on my Homeland Holidays the last couple of weeks, and am now home in Scotland settling back into my daily routine.…

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Posted on13 August 201824 September 2020Everyday Life

The fewer; the prouder: 100 years later

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One hundred years ago, in 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to (officially*) enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Back then, women were only…

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Posted on19 June 201821 September 2020Travel & Adventure

All holidays must come to an end

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And with that, my Homeland Holidays have come to an end. Yes, after two (and a bit) weeks in America, I am now back in Scotland; back…

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Posted on29 August 201724 September 2020Travel & Adventure

The holiday ends here

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After three wonderful weeks in the Homeland, I am heading home to my Heartland of Scotland. My bags are packed, I’ve checked in at the airport, and…

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Posted on27 August 201726 September 2020Everyday Life

Summer reunions in the Homeland

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One of the great things about my American holidays this year has been the reunions. Each of my three weekends has brought another group together, which means…

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Posted on21 August 201728 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

Casting shadows as the sun disappears

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Today was one of those “once in a lifetime” moments that I hope (and expect!) will happen more than once in my lifetime: A total eclipse…

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Posted on7 August 201719 September 2020Travel & Adventure

The holiday starts here

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After nearly three years, I am finally heading home to America for a holiday. My bags are packed, my tickets are printed, and my excitement levels…

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Posted on31 July 201512 November 2020Musings & Ramblings

Blue moon demands

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I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but my parents were really mean when I was growing up. As in they were so mean that they…

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Posted on2 December 201417 September 2020Everyday Life

Vintage smiles

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Some of you may know that I am really a big fan of vintage clothing. And that I have slowly been acquiring my Mum’s old…

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Posted on23 November 201419 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

Surprise!

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Greetings from America! Are you surprised to read that? Well, you should be since very few people knew about my trip. I mean, even my…

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Posted on17 April 201412 November 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

An unexpectedly sweet day

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For the last few weeks, I have been struggling to overcome my desire to eat loads of candy and sweets as part of my Lenten sacrifice.…

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Posted on12 March 20149 November 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

No [fake] vitamins allowed

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My parents were really mean when I was growing up. They were so mean that they denied my sisters and me access to essential vitamins and minerals.…

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Posted on22 February 201422 October 2020Cooking, Crafting & Creating

Oh my, tamale pie

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One of the (many) amazingly delicious meals I enjoyed growing up was tamale pie. It was a basic, no fuss, no frills meal, but it…

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Posted on30 October 201327 September 2020Travel & Adventure

Mommy and Me: UK Tour 2012

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On October 9, 2012, my Mommy showed up in Scotland for a three-week visit, leaving on October 30, 2012. Yes—a full year ago! At the…

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Posted on24 October 201320 November 2020Travel & Adventure

We blew it

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Today was spent doing more touristy stuff with Mum and Dad. This time, over the Old and New Blewett Passes with a few stops along the way.…

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Posted on22 October 201324 November 2020Travel & Adventure, Widow Life

Roca and rattlesnakes

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Today was a bit of a hodgepodge day that consisted of shopping, tourist-ing, and panic attacks. But there were no rattlesnakes. Well, at least not…

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Posted on1 October 201310 November 2020Musings & Ramblings, Travel & Adventure

Frustrations and silver linings

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Today is October 1, which was my target date for beginning my PhD studies. Only I’m not in Scotland at the moment because I’ve not sorted…

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Posted on11 September 201325 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

Bullets, bikes, and BBQ

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Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…

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Posted on7 September 20139 November 2020Travel & Adventure

To Cle Elum

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I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days’ back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…

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Posted on26 August 201311 November 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travel & Adventure

Finding rainbows through the tears

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I’m not a big fan of the rain but when the skies open up I do find myself looking—and hoping—for a rainbow. Rainbows make me…

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Just Frances is a silly and pointless website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances.

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