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Posted on15 September 201327 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

Redneck? Yes.

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Redneck? Yes.

I spent yesterday truly remembering my childhood and the joys of growing up redneck. And it was great. Well, except for the literal red neck that…

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Posted on13 September 201324 September 2020Everyday Life

The radio star

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Today I got to play on the air with Steve and Rob at KXLE Radio—the best country station in all the land! It was such a…

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Posted on15 March 201327 September 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Running with music

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There was an interesting piece in The Guardian’s Running Blog yesterday about running with music. The post offered insights from two runners—a pro-music runner and a no-music runner—and…

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Posted on3 August 201216 September 2020Everyday Life

Sing a song

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to sing—or hum or whistle or la-de-da. Now, I’m not saying I’m any good at it,…

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Posted on21 June 201216 September 2020Everyday Life

Big noise means big fun

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I had big fun tonight at The Big Noise’s Big Concert in Raploch. OK, I got wet and cold because it is summer time in Scotland…

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Posted on10 March 201217 November 2020Everyday Life

Freedom of the City

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My day started out pretty lazy and I didn’t have plans of leaving the flat until early afternoon. But then I learned that there was…

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Posted on3 March 201216 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

YouTube trails

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I decided to spend the day on the couch in an effort to rid myself of my latest cold. (Two colds since the New Year?…

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Posted on26 February 201215 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Random thoughts: Simple pleasures

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Random thoughts—Week 3: List 31 simple pleasures; pick one and write about it. Last year I was challenged to write a list of 30 things…

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Posted on1 February 201215 September 2020Health & Wellness

Red and rosé

by Just Frances4 Comments on Red and rosé

It took a while to convince myself to get out of bed today. I mean, a long while—it was nearly noon by the time I…

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Posted on29 December 201115 September 2020Everyday Life

Substitutiary locomotion

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Back in the day, kids’ movies were pretty gosh-darn awesome. So much so that (I think) they’ve survived the test of time. Movies like Pete’s…

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Posted on24 December 201115 September 2020Everyday Life

A lesson in carols

by Just Frances3 Comments on A lesson in carols

Being a guest in someone’s home at Christmas means the joy of participating in the traditions of the family. It’s a chance to experience new…

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Posted on11 November 201115 September 2020Everyday Life

Minor chord

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I love a good minor chord. I love minor keys and minor scales. I love a bit of musical dissonance. Unexpected notes; unexpected lyrics. They’re…

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Posted on18 October 201115 September 2020Everyday Life

Music to launder money by

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There’s an ice cream van that comes around the neighbourhood most evenings around 6:30. When I first heard the magical music, I smiled as I…

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Posted on4 August 201124 November 2020Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Fun with maths

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[Please note that the ‘S’ at the end of maths was intentional, and not an error. It’s part of my attempt to use that funny…

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Posted on12 July 201118 November 2020Everyday Life, Widow Life

So, I made you a mixed tape

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About two months ago I wrote about how distraught and heartbroken I was over the apparent loss of my beloved first (and only) mixed tape…

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Posted on3 July 201114 September 2020Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

The last long weekend

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I’m in the homeland enjoying a four-day weekend before the start of my final (three-day) work week. And as it happens to be Pioneer Days…

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Posted on19 June 201122 October 2020Everyday Life

Music lessons; take three

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When my foster daughter first came to stay with me, we fell into a habit of listening to the radio on the drives to and…

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Posted on7 June 201113 September 2020Everyday Life

Pieces of noon

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Once again, I’ve become lax in my efforts to reclaim my lunch hour. In fact, the last time I made a deliberate effort to do…

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Posted on28 May 201111 November 2020Everyday Life

Music lessons; take two

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Back in April I took Paul’s record collection and a turntable to my nephew, Parker. This was a much loved gift and he’s since purchased…

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Posted on17 May 201113 September 2020Everyday Life, Widow Life

Lost

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Last month I decided to write a blog post about the one and only “mixed tape” that was ever made for me. Well, I say…

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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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