I am so totally exhausted. But I’m so glad for the exhaustion because I’ve had a great day out with a friend. As you may…
I’ve been a bit low lately and reached out to a friend for a bit of company. When I’d first mentioned that I was stressed…
I don’t know if it’s fair to say that I’ve been on my summer holidays since I’ve been an unemployed student for the last year+,…
Sometimes I wonder if I could become a reluctant hermit, living in my own little hermitage, hiding away from society, and sulking away my life…
Since I turned in my dissertation draft yesterday, I’ve decided that I am going to take a week’s holiday to rest and unwind before I…
Over the past few months, I have realised just how much I miss having my very own front door; a door that I can open…
The sun is shining brightly in Scotland today. And I am so thankful for it because it’s made me realise how happy I am right…
As I walked into town this afternoon, I noticed a dandelion growing in a wall along the pavement. It was sticking out brightly against the…
Summer is near. Very, very, near. And that’s awesome because it means that my jacket is getting a break from service. And it means that I…
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…
Yesterday was a completely new experience for me: Walking through the English countryside. The walk was suggested by Paul’s cousin, Olwen, and I happily accepted…
Today I left my new home in Stirling to take a train journey to Billingham, England – Paul’s hometown and home to some of my in-laws. My…
A couple of nights before we had services for Paul in England*, a woman I know told me a story about feathers. She said when…
I suppose it’s time for a holiday recap since my Washington Coast holiday is over. So, here goes! Day 1: I arrived at Copalis Beach,…
Avid readers of Just Frances will remember that I shared my thankfulness for “make-believe friends” this past Thanksgiving. Well, it seems that my sister, Celeste,…
It was just before 4 am when the screaming howls of cats outside my bedroom window woke me with a start. I ran towards the…
Like many girls her age, my foster daughter is a horse freak. I mean, she gets really, really, really, excited about the idea of horses.…
We moved into our house on 15 May 2008. About a week later, all of the pink tulips planted along the front side began to…
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…
Well, it’s been a week since my foster daughter planted her fairy garden and I have to say I was sceptical as to if anything…