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Posted on10 May 201319 November 2022Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

The genius theory

by Just Frances4 Comments on The genius theory

I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…

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Posted on16 December 201219 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Failure to launch

by Just Frances2 Comments on Failure to launch

Way back in May, I had a failed attempt at re-entering the dating world – and that was after my ego had already been shattered! At the time,…

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Posted on22 June 201217 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

I can open doors

by Just Frances6 Comments on I can open doors

There is a debate that I have with one of my sisters quite often, and since it came up on Facebook again, I’m going to…

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Posted on1 November 201113 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

A pedestrian dilemma: Which way?

by Just Frances3 Comments on A pedestrian dilemma: Which way?

In America it seems to be fairly straightforward: We move right. In the UK (and potentially the rest of the world?) people seem to move…

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Posted on17 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Lost

by Just Frances4 Comments on Lost

Last month I decided to write a blog post about the one and only “mixed tape” that was ever made for me. Well, I say…

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Posted on20 April 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

God save the Queen

by Just Frances1 Comment on God save the Queen

If you know me, you probably know that I am very sickened by all of this “Royal Wedding” mania. And I bet that you’ve maybe…

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Posted on13 April 20117 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Visa changes: A rambling rant

by Just Frances4 Comments on Visa changes: A rambling rant

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before what a massive gamble this new adventure of mine is. I’m leaving my job during one of the…

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Posted on6 April 20117 July 2021Widow Life

Don’t say these things

by Just Frances9 Comments on Don’t say these things

Maybe you’ve heard me say it before, but when Paul died people said some pretty stupid things to me. And maybe you’ve also heard me…

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Posted on7 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

A public service announcement

by Just Frances5 Comments on A public service announcement

This will be a short post – or rather, a short public service announcement – because I am using my Dad’s netbook as I am unable to get online…

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Posted on18 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The making of a bad day

by Just Frances4 Comments on The making of a bad day

It’s Friday night and the start of my three-day birthday weekend. But I’m anything but happy about it. I have to admit that it’s been…

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Posted on30 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Working out and working through

by Just Frances2 Comments on Working out and working through

Since my foster daughter had a social engagement this afternoon, I took advantage of the kid-less time to get some miles in on the gym’s…

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Posted on12 January 20115 July 2021Chronic Illness, Health & Wellness

Seeing spots

by Just Frances8 Comments on Seeing spots

Somewhere in the midst of this cold, I was hit with chills and pains. My whole body ached. My head was pounding. And I had…

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Posted on5 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

Grrr…

by Just Frances3 Comments on Grrr…

I have had one of those really crummy days where I just want to scream and throw a temper tantrum. It’s not one of those…

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Posted on7 November 20105 July 2021Widow Life

The hard days

by Just Frances8 Comments on The hard days

The thing about grief is that sometimes it just hits you out of nowhere. Yesterday was such a great day. I really enjoyed spending time…

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Posted on6 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Alarmed

by Just Frances2 Comments on Alarmed

I’m in the homeland this weekend, staying at my sister’s so that we can make blagenda. Sleeping arrangements are pretty simple when I’m here: Sis…

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Posted on25 September 201018 August 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Unhappily stressed

by Just Frances6 Comments on Unhappily stressed

I’m really struggling this week. Actually, I’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now. I’m sad and I feel quite helpless about it. I’m…

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Posted on1 September 201018 October 2021Everyday Life

Lessons of a new foster mommy; Part 1

by Just Frances10 Comments on Lessons of a new foster mommy; Part 1

It’s been nearly three weeks since the kid arrived and there have been loads of little lessons learned. Here’s today’s lesson:When you have a new…

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Posted on22 July 201019 November 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

I’m [not] stupid

by Just Frances2 Comments on I’m [not] stupid

Plinky asked me to describe the worst teacher I’ve ever had. I figured that since two teachers instantly came to mind, it was a big…

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Posted on3 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

There is a difference

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on There is a difference

Being an early adopter of Widowhood means not only learning the kinks and bugs on my own, but it also means that I have to…

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Posted on24 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Anger management

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I re-entered the world of bad golfing last summer thinking that it would be a good way to vent frustration and anger stemmed from the…

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