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Posted on26 April 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Miss you much

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Miss you much

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 on6 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Fortunes

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I completely pigged out on a Chinese takeaway tonight. I mean completely pigged out. I’m sure it wasn’t a pretty sight to watch me wolf…

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Posted on15 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Music to my ears

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Music to my ears

I bought an iPod Classic in October because I was feeling down and shiny things normally cheer me up. I had it engraved with the…

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Posted on14 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Soothing words

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In the hours and days after Paul died, I received countless emails, Facebook messages, and sympathy cards. Everywhere I went I was bombarded with the…

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Posted on10 November 200927 June 2021Widow Life

A widow lives in my body

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on A widow lives in my body

Just a quick share today: While reading a blog post by another widow, I saw this quote and it just seemed so fitting and true to…

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Posted on16 August 200926 June 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Learning to breathe again

by Just Frances1 Comment on Learning to breathe again

There are certain things in life that we take for granted. Breathing is one of them. Before Paul died, I don’t know that I ever…

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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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