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Tag: valentines day

Posted on14 February 202612 June 2026Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Conversation hearts

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Conversation hearts

I purchased some Conversation Hearts when I was home for Christmas*, and when I opened them this morning, I was flooded with childhood memories of…

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Posted on9 February 201320 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A sulk-less Valentine’s Day challenge

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve already started hearing and reading comments from people about dreading the day because they’re all alone.…

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Posted on14 February 201215 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Random thoughts: Challenging things

by Just Frances1 Comment on Random thoughts: Challenging things

Random thoughts – Week 2: Write a list of 10 challenges you’ve faced in the last three months. Pick one and write about it. Wow. Ten challenges…

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Posted on19 December 201015 July 2021Culinary Arts, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

I miss dinner parties

by Just Frances4 Comments on I miss dinner parties

Shortly after we got married Paul and I started a new tradition of monthly dinner parties. Parties to which we were the only guests. It…

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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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