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Tag: new year

Posted on31 December 201322 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

2013: A year in (distorted) review

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on 2013: A year in (distorted) review

As 2013 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year’s ups and downs. I’ve been thinking about the good points and the…

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Posted on1 January 201320 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

New year; new hopes

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I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…

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Posted on31 December 201219 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

So long, 2012!

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on So long, 2012!

If I am honest, I would have to say that 2012 has been a pretty unhappy year. I think it’s been even worse because I…

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Posted on2 January 201215 July 2021Health & Wellness, Widow Life

A slow start

by Just Frances6 Comments on A slow start

It’s nearly midnight on January 2nd and I’m finally getting around to writing my first post of the year. I meant to write yesterday and I’ve…

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Posted on31 December 201114 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Another year passes

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As 2011 winds to an end, I find myself reflecting on the year’s joys (and sorrows). It’s funny the way we do that – the way we…

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Posted on1 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

New year hopes

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Yay! It’s 2011! Part of me dreads entering yet another new year because it reminds me of where I thought my life would be by…

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Posted on31 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Reflections of 2010

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As 2010 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year. And if I’m honest, I have to admit that it was…

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Posted on1 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Facing 2010 boldly, with a side of tears

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It’s the first new year of this new life and I wish I knew what it had in store for me. For possibly the first…

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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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