I like shiny things and pretty things and interesting things. And often, as I’m walking down the road, I’ll stop to pick these little things…
I’ve loved to sing or hum or whistle or la-de-da for as long as I can remember. Now, I’m not saying I’m any good at it,…
This is Kim. Kim Possible, to use her full name. She began her life as a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy way back in 2003 and…
Yep, that’s me: Gadget Girl. OK, I admit that I’m not the most gadgety of all gadget girls, but I’m certainly the first place contender…
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…
I am participating in an online thing where a few people are getting together to chat through a moderated forum run by a grief counsellor.…
I went back and forth about what I should post today and for a brief moment, I even thought that I might not post at…
Triboluminescence is awesome! It used to entertain me as a child and it still entertains me as an adult. Or, to translate into Plain English: It’s…
A couple of years ago, a friend took me to Glasgow for a surprise that would really excite my “geeky side”. As we made our way…
I’m a little bit crazy most days. Always have been; always will be. But widowhood seems to have increased my insanity. In fact, it seems…
Normally, an empty whisky bottle means a cork without a job. But not today. No, today I decided to rescue the cork from my empty…
Today’s post is a random memory and a bit of musing about Chinese jacks. So, let’s go! Chinese jacks, for those who don’t know, are…
What’s that? The Martinis! Facebook page (now defunct) is running a poetry competition? And I do love a nice Martini, so how can I resist…
Once again, I’ve found myself with a lower-than-ideal platelet count. Well, it was very low last week (13!) and I had them re-tested today. Hopefully,…
As I walked to the bus stop today, I stooped to pick up a two pence coin. It took two seconds, tops. But it made…
Random thoughts – Week 5: List the top 12 things you can buy with your last $20. This challenge all comes down to interpretation. So, here’s how…
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…
As promised, today is the day that I’m announcing the winner of my anniversary contest. (But you have to read a bit of a ramble…
Two years ago, JustFrances.com entered the blogosphere. Can you believe it!? In that time there have been 572 posts, the writing of which has provided me…
Random thoughts – Week 1: List 50 things I’ll never do. Climb Mount Everest Compete in a sport professionally Give birth (sadly…) Celebrate 50 years of marriage…