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Tag: poems

Posted on19 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

To be blissfully happy

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on To be blissfully happy

Sometimes I need to be reminded of my ultimate goal in life: To be blissfully happy. On those days, I reflect on one of my…

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Posted on18 February 201018 October 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

I am

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on I am

“I AM” is a poetry lesson often taught at the grade school level. It is sort of like Mad Libs, but with a slightly more…

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Posted on17 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life

Lenten obligations

by Just Frances4 Comments on Lenten obligations

Lent is a funny little “season” in modern society. Each year people around the globe begin to talk about what they’ll give up for those…

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Posted on11 October 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings

It is still a beautiful world

by Just Frances1 Comment on It is still a beautiful world

I reflect quite often on the Desiderata these days. Mostly because I know that my Paul wants me to be happy and the words of…

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About Just Frances

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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