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Posted on6 July 201916 July 2021Academic Life, Widow Life

The doctor is in: Frances Ryan, PhD

by Just Frances5 Comments on The doctor is in: Frances Ryan, PhD

It has been a long time coming, but I am finally a doctor. Oh yes, I am now officially Dr Frances Ryan. The PhD kind…

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Posted on1 July 201916 July 2021Academic Life, Crafting & Creating

My thesis shoes

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Regular readers will know that my PhD Dreams have been an important part of my life for a few years now. And excitedly, my PhD Dreams will…

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Posted on27 December 201418 November 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

Groovy new shoes

by Just Frances2 Comments on Groovy new shoes

As any runner knows, shoes are an important part of the kit*, but I’ve always been a shoe-deny-er, hating to part with my hard-earned money…

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Posted on8 October 201424 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Shooing shoes

by Just Frances2 Comments on Shooing shoes

Well, I’ve done it. I’ve finally bought myself a new pair of black heels – nearly five and a half years after my last pair was purchased.…

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Posted on5 November 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

If the shoe fits

by Just Frances10 Comments on If the shoe fits

I’ve been experimenting with footwear since my return to Scotland. Yep, it’s heels for this redneck, if you can believe it. I admit it’s a…

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Posted on29 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

When you live alone; Part 1

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When you live alone, especially after sharing your life with someone for so long, things change. Little things. Shoe storage locations are one of those…

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Posted on13 August 200926 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

The end was only the beginning

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Paul and I met in Scotland on 6 February 2002. We hit it off instantly and on 21 May 2005, we were married and settled…

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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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