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Posted on11 May 20101 July 2021Everyday Life

Retro mowing

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When Paul and I bought our house two years ago, we decided that we wanted to continue our “hippy-granola-freak” lifestyle in our yard care efforts.…

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Posted on9 May 20101 July 2021Everyday Life

Child labour

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I don’t know who decided that child labour was a bad thing. I mean, I had four children over for the weekend and I feel…

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Posted on26 April 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Miss you much

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It’s been a year since Paul died; a year since I became Just Frances again. I made the drive to his grave in Cle Elum…

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Posted on21 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Tulips: Day 6

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Well, the first petal dropped today so I suppose it’s time to toss these out and get some new ones. They topped out at 21″…

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Posted on20 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Tulips: Day 5

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Getting straight to the point: My lovely tulips have sprouted another inch since last night and have spread out another two inches for a total…

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Posted on20 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Great neighbors

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When we bought our house, Paul and I really looked forward to tending to the garden. With a lot of nearly 10,000 square feet, we…

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Posted on19 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Tulips: Day 4

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Day 4 and the tulips are really on the move now. They’re starting to have that casual look I love so much. Each flower has…

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Posted on18 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Tulips: Day 3

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The tulips are starting to move a bit more now! Yay! This morning they were standing tall at 18″ and measured 9 1/2″ across but…

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Posted on17 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Tulips: Day 2

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It’s the second day of the Tulip Dance and while they’re not dancing as much as some tulips I’ve seen, they are certainly on the…

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Posted on16 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Tulips: Day 1

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Tulips are my favourite flowers. I love how they are so simple that they can bring elegance to even the most basic of vessels. I…

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Posted on4 April 201030 June 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Easter at Kamiak

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I decided to spend Easter Sunday hiking Kamiak Butte. I wish you could have joined me, but as you couldn’t, I brought you along in my…

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Posted on23 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life

Indoor-outdoor cat

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Last summer I purchased a slightly expensive, gadgety cat door for Schrodie. It’s great because it is sensor-activated, meaning that only Schrodie can come and…

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Posted on7 October 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Tackling long-overdue gardening tasks

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One week before Paul died we spent the day working in the yard. I remember sitting on the edge of the flower beds removing mulch…

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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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