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Posted on13 December 20105 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Water, water, everywhere

by Just Frances4 Comments on Water, water, everywhere

I had a long, partly mostly tear-filled conversation with a friend today where I went on and on about many of the fears and uncertainties…

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Posted on5 December 20105 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Time or distance?

by Just Frances6 Comments on Time or distance?

Today I had all intentions of doing 8 miles on the treadmill at the gym. I was free of the kid for a few hours…

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Posted on4 December 20105 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Dear Stress and Worry

by Just Frances1 Comment on Dear Stress and Worry

Dear Stress and Worry: I would like to tell you how very unhappy and miserable you make me. You tell me the world is full…

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Posted on30 November 20105 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I’m goin’ for it!

by Just Frances3 Comments on I’m goin’ for it!

I’m a runner. I have been since school when I ran on the cross country team. I enjoy running. Really, I do. But I never…

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Posted on20 October 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Learning to cope [?]

by Just Frances9 Comments on Learning to cope [?]

It’s been nearly a month since I posted about being stressed and unhappy and I hate to admit that not much has changed. I’ve had…

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Posted on24 July 20103 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

To train and listen

by Just Frances2 Comments on To train and listen

I am one of those people who pushes herself a little (a lot?) too hard when there’s a goal to be met. But I’m trying…

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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 on24 June 20102 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

I’m a runner (?)

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I’m a runner. Or at least I used to be a runner. Now I sort of fake it. But I hope that eventually, I’ll remember…

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Posted on17 June 20102 July 2021Culinary Arts

A stir fry mental block

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I love stir fry. It’s amazingly awesome food. (Except for those icky water chestnuts and bamboo shoots that my folks always put in the stuff.…

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Posted on6 June 20101 November 2021Everyday Life

Retrocycler

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Retrocycler

My dad is going bats. BATS, I tell you! And he starts today. Yes, folks, my father will spend the next few weeks accomplishing his…

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