Category Archives: Blog

Living the Questions again

Posted on September 7, 2010 by freda

There we were at the discussion group in the church hall talking about incarnational theology. Alright – I know it is getting late. Bear with me. The course consists of written material, a DVD wherein well-known theologians and clergy take … Continue reading →

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Is it? Isn’t it? It is

Posted on September 6, 2010 by freda

Taken in Oban this afternoon.

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The Real Japanese Knotweed

Posted on September 6, 2010 by freda

Oops! I got it wrong a few days ago. Here is a video link of the real culprit. watch?v=xw1irzxDsXc&p=1E77798E361EAC3E&index=2&playnext=2 Looking it up online has made me realise what a lot of damage is being done in physical and economic terms. … Continue reading →

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Afternoon tea

Posted on September 5, 2010 by freda

The week for Misty got better.

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Misty’s week

Posted on September 4, 2010 by freda

Here she is: Misty, aka little dog. It has been a busy week. First of all there was Emma, the mobile beauty parlour for dogs. Misty likes Emma,  but not what she does. So the hang-dog look is to elicit … Continue reading →

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The Enemy

Posted on September 3, 2010 by freda

They say that Japanese Knotweed is the next big enemy in the invasion of our hedgerows. It is disliked even more than the rhododendrons that have adapted so well to the weather in Argyll. Regular weedkilling used to take place … Continue reading →

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The Iona Community

Posted on September 1, 2010 by freda

George MacLeod once described Iona as a “thin place” where only a tissuepaper separates earth from heaven. It is indeed a spiritual place, as nearly everyone who has been there will testify. It is impossible to look at the beauty round about without … Continue reading →

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BT Mumble

Posted on August 31, 2010 by freda

British Telecom are our suppliers for Broadband and phone services and today an offer came in with the mail for an improvement. It is for unlimited calls up to 60mins during the day, and it turns out that this works … Continue reading →

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Motivation

Posted on August 30, 2010 by freda

This is a photo that epitomises the best of having a dog and living in the countryside. The sunshine only serves to make it all better. We all know that taking exercise is good for us, but sometimes…….. well it … Continue reading →

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Country Wisdom

Posted on August 29, 2010 by freda

A piece of country wisdom that is very sound advice is this: Live as if you were going to die tomorrow Farm as if you were going to live forever Not a bad way to live life. And good advice … Continue reading →

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