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Posted on7 May 201217 July 2021Academic Life

No more teachers; lots more books

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on No more teachers; lots more books

Today was my last day of classes. And that means no more teachers. No more admissions-determined schedules. No more sitting through lectures and seminars. No…

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Posted on11 April 201216 July 2021Everyday Life

Applying myself

by Just Frances1 Comment on Applying myself

With less than six weeks of classes left – and less than 20 weeks until my dissertation is due – it’s time to start thinking about the future again.…

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Posted on5 April 201216 July 2021Everyday Life

Break-less spring break

by Just Frances2 Comments on Break-less spring break

It’s been nearly a week since spring break started, but it’s been anything but a break! Still, this is what I signed up for so…

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Posted on28 March 201218 August 2021Musings & Ramblings

Journalist? Blogger? Writer.

by Just Frances6 Comments on Journalist? Blogger? Writer.

I’ve spent the last couple of weeks working on a paper that asked if there should be regulations or laws to distinguish between what professional…

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Posted on5 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

And the survey says

by Just Frances3 Comments on And the survey says

I am excited to report that I earned £40 an hour today! Of course, I only did 15 minutes worth of work. But still, that…

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Posted on5 September 201112 July 2021Everyday 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 on16 July 201111 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

An unemployed, homeless transient

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Last summer I shared with you my rocky start in life as an illegitimate, homeless transient. Well, it would seem that I’m back to a…

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Posted on8 July 201110 July 2021Everyday Life

Jobless

by Just Frances3 Comments on Jobless

After five years at Washington State University, I am now officially unemployed. Funnily, my five-year service certificate arrived today, too! I’m very sad about this…

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Posted on14 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

Lost voice messages

by Just Frances5 Comments on Lost voice messages

[Note: This post has nothing to do with phones or other technology.] Just before bedtime on Sunday I started to feel a bit of a…

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Posted on7 June 20119 May 2022Everyday Life

Pieces of noon

by Just Frances9 Comments on Pieces of noon

Once again, I’ve become lax in my efforts to reclaim my lunch hour. The last time I made a deliberate effort to do so was…

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Posted on1 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

The counting begins

by Just Frances2 Comments on The counting begins

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 on25 May 20119 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Logo-ing

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The last couple of nights have been rather fun for me as I’ve started to gear up for life as an unemployed bum. And part…

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Posted on19 March 20117 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Struggling with apathy

by Just Frances6 Comments on Struggling with apathy

I have these conversations in my head where I shout at myself for being so stressed and unhappy and apathetic, then I tell myself to…

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Posted on10 March 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

Lunch with Claudia

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I’ve been quite lax in my determination to take back my lunch hour so decided that I’d take some me-time today because the stress of…

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Posted on4 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

National Grammar Day

by Just Frances4 Comments on National Grammar Day

It’s National Grammar Day here in the fantastic United States of America. Are you as excited about that as I am? No? Well, I suppose I…

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Posted on1 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The clutter shuffle

by Just Frances2 Comments on The clutter shuffle

Today is a snow day on the Palouse and I am well and truly snowed in. School has been cancelled; the roads are unsafe, and…

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Posted on11 February 20116 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

The big announcement

by Just Frances7 Comments on The big announcement

Today I gave my official notice at work and my last day will be 8 July 2011. This is a celebratory moment because it means…

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Posted on7 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Challenging music

by Just Frances3 Comments on Challenging music

Over the summer, my friend set a challenge to listen to all of her iPod’s music collection alphabetically. A through Z; every song. Every. Last. Song.…

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Posted on25 January 20115 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Food woes

by Just Frances11 Comments on Food woes

I’ve been noticing in recent weeks that I’m not eating enough and I need to work on that. Before Paul died my diet and exercise…

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Posted on23 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

I have awesome neighbours!

by Just Frances5 Comments on I have awesome neighbours!

I have awesome neighbours! After last night’s blizzard, I decided to work from home so that I didn’t have to deal with the roads. But…

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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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