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Posted on29 March 201329 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Home is where…?

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Home is where…?

Home is a hard place for me to define; more so as I don’t know where I will be living over the next few months—and…

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Posted on5 September 201114 September 2020Everyday Life

Boxed cat

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OK folks, it’s pitch time! So sit back, relax, and get ready to hear all about my new freelance venture and how you can help!…

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Posted on7 August 201130 October 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Travel & Adventure

Running goodbyes

by Just Frances4 Comments on Running goodbyes

A few months ago, I decided that I wanted to run “one last race” with my nephews before I left for Scotland, so I searched…

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Posted on11 July 201114 September 2020Everyday Life

Bye bye, Schrodie

by Just Frances3 Comments on Bye bye, Schrodie

I said goodbye to Schrodie today and whilst it breaks my heart, I am certain that her new home will be a good place and…

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Posted on19 June 201113 September 2020Everyday Life

Schrodie lives!!

by Just Frances4 Comments on Schrodie lives!!

It was just before 4 a.m. when the screaming howls of cats outside my bedroom window woke me with a start. I ran toward the…

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Posted on1 June 20117 October 2020Everyday Life

The counting begins

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I am counting down the days until The Big Move takes place. Not in exact days mind you, because I won’t buy my ticket until…

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Posted on16 February 20116 November 2020Everyday Life

100 random things

by Just Frances13 Comments on 100 random things

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 on22 January 20113 October 2020Everyday Life

Insanity descends

by Just Frances1 Comment on Insanity descends

Oh my, oh my, oh my! My normally quiet home has transcended into a mad house! But it’s a happy mad house. Yep, the house…

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Posted on13 November 201010 September 2020Everyday Life

When you’re responsible for another life

by Just Frances5 Comments on When you’re responsible for another life

When you’re responsible for another life, you have to think of that life’s needs. And sometimes, you have to put that life’s needs ahead of…

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Posted on1 November 201010 September 2020Health & Wellness

Sicky

by Just Frances6 Comments on Sicky

The day started out OK. I was a bit tired and run-down feeling, but it’s Monday and it was a pretty busy weekend so it…

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Posted on27 August 20108 September 2020Everyday Life

Beaming with pride

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Around 4:30 this morning Schrodie really started to get on my nerves. She was zipping around the house like crazy; pounding on the wood floors…

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Posted on23 August 20107 September 2020Everyday Life, Widow Life

Bug removal

by Just Frances2 Comments on Bug removal

I removed a large grasshopper from the house today using Paul’s special bug-removal jar. The old peanut butter jar took on the duty of bug…

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Posted on3 August 201010 November 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A nice cuppa tea and a sit down

by Just Frances2 Comments on A nice cuppa tea and a sit down

When I got home from work today, I realised that I’ve not enjoyed a nice cuppa tea and a sit down after work since my…

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Posted on27 June 20107 September 2020Everyday 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 on10 June 20107 September 2020Everyday Life

Lap cat

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It’s been a little over a year since I got Schrodie and the stupid thing is acting more and more like a cat every day.…

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Posted on18 May 201025 November 2020Everyday Life

Scaredy-cat

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I’m a bit late in taking Schrodie to the vet’s office for her yearly check-up (she should have gone in March) but she’s finally been.…

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Posted on23 March 20107 September 2020Everyday Life

Indoor-outdoor cat

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Last summer I purchased a slightly-expensive, gadgety cat door for Schrodie. It’s great because it is sensor-activated, meaning that only Schrodie can come and go…

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Posted on20 March 20107 September 2020Everyday Life

Coins

by Just Frances1 Comment on Coins

I have two old pint-sized honey jars that I fill with coins. It takes a while to fill them up because I don’t use cash…

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Posted on21 February 20107 September 2020Cooking, Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Happy birthday to me

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Happy birthday to me

Today is my 36th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve opened a bottle of bubbly and I’m feasting on caviar, wild salmon, and Alaskan king crab. The house…

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Posted on20 February 20107 September 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A day at the spa

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I’ve just returned home after enjoying my first-ever spa day. It was pure heaven and I can’t believe that in my nearly 36 years of…

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