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Posted on24 November 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

When sadness hits

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on When sadness hits

I’ve gotten quite good at forgetting that I’m a widow at times. I can be rather comfortable laughing and joking and just being “in the…

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Posted on22 November 200928 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Things get easier with a second take

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Things get easier with a second take

I’ve found myself at a fancy hotel for work once again. It’s one of those really fancy rooms with a separate living room and a…

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Posted on15 October 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Looking forward to shared laughter and tears

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I booked my ticket for a holiday to the UK today. Now I’m happy and sad; I’m looking forward to my trip and I’m dreading it.…

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Posted on8 September 200926 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

First holiday

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I’m taking a holiday in November, and I should be extremely excited about it. I’m going to Scotland, the place where I feel most at…

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Posted on6 September 200928 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Venice: A random happy memory

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It’s not all doom and gloom in my mind. Some days – most days – I think about the happy moments I shared with Paul and I even manage…

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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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