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Posted on20 February 201216 July 2021Academic Life

Still classy

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Still classy

OK, since I bored you with descriptions of my modules last semester, I think it’s only fair I do the same for my spring semester…

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Posted on1 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

Booked up

by Just Frances3 Comments on Booked up

I returned a stack of six books to the library today. And I left with another seven. All to be read and reviewed over the…

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Posted on29 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

One man’s junk

by Just Frances2 Comments on One man’s junk

We’ve heard it a million times before: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Well, let me just say that I’ve found a treasure amidst…

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Posted on11 October 201112 July 2021Academic Life

For the grade

by Just Frances2 Comments on For the grade

I now have less than two weeks to complete my first assignment as a postgraduate student. It’s a bit strange doing schoolwork again, but I…

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Posted on27 June 201110 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

On a positive note

by Just Frances2 Comments on On a positive note

Yesterday’s post was a bit sad and whilst I’d love to say that I’m over it and that the world is all unicorns and rainbows…

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Posted on15 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

I’ve been Kindled!

by Just Frances2 Comments on I’ve been Kindled!

I did it! I purchased a Kindle today. The 3G one. Yay me! I opted to purchase it from Staples in Moscow, Idaho because I…

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Posted on8 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Selling swords

by Just Frances4 Comments on Selling swords

I’ve sold all of Paul’s old swords – finally. I’d gone through them with a co-worker back in February but hadn’t gotten around to doing much more.…

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Posted on23 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

A light bulb moment

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One of the things on the “to-do list” before Paul died was to purchase new bedroom furniture, including bedside tables and lamps. We had everything…

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Posted on4 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

National Grammar Day

by Just Frances4 Comments on National Grammar Day

It’s National Grammar Day here in the fantastic United States of America. Are you as excited about that as I am? No? Well, I suppose I…

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Posted on16 February 201119 November 2022Everyday Life

100 random things

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My friend posted a list of 100 random things her daughter wrote about herself out of boredom and I thought I’d give it a shot…

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Posted on26 September 20104 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Crafty chick

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I’d like to tell you that I’m completely over my blue mood, but that would be a lie. I have, however, been having an enjoyable…

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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 on4 August 20103 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

No “E”

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Q: What does a geeky word-enthusiast who’s just cancelled her cable do for entertainment? A: She re-reads one of her favourite lipograms, of course! Yes,…

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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 on27 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

A lazy day

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I started the day off thinking I’d do some weeding in the garden. Maybe work on my tan a bit. So, I broke out the…

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Posted on26 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

If God used sticky notes

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A woman I’ve never met gave me a small book a few days after Paul died. “If God Used Sticky Notes” is just a little…

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Posted on6 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Ranking Rankin

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I’ve finally read the first book in Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus series, Knots and Crosses. Paul had told me about the series when I was…

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