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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Recent Commented Posts
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Christmas is coming
An imaginative Hallelujah Chorus
Giggling penguin
And here’s one that did link properly. Only 23 seconds.
A rainy day
The Birthday Month is passing very quickly, so I need to remember to take advantage of it. The trouble is that with HBTW still poorly, we can’t manage to get out for treats. However, something good has come out of … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday Month, cairn terrier, Car, Driving, Glebe, HBTW, Misty
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Lent promises
This year I have been a bit behind with thinking what to do in Lent, in terms of spiritual discipline. In years gone by I’ve tried many of the usual things – giving up chocolate or coffee, for instance – … Continue reading
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Tagged ageing, anxiety, fear, Jesus, Lent, Prayer, Psalm 139, spirituality
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Being mumpty
How do you have a Day Off when you are retired? Most people who are still working think that retirees have it easy; after all, every day is time off to do what you want. That is true in one … Continue reading
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Tagged blue jay, Day off, kingfisher, pine marten, plumber, retirees, WC
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Normal service
Normal service should be resumed in a day or two. Am having trouble with internet connections. Back soon.
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Taking a breather
In contrast to the last few days there is a chance to take a breather. No rushing around – unless by accident – and space to breathe and relax. These times of quiet are needed by everyone from the youngest … Continue reading
House of Commons
Lunch today was to be a healthy option snack (Hard boiled egg – forgot the twist of salt - oatcakes, Babybel cheese, Grapes and coffee.) In the event we had it at Son #3′s flat whilst watching the BBC News … Continue reading
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Tagged House of Commons, MP, Parliament, Picnics, Speaker, taking the oath
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Signs of my times
Here is a flavour of the last 24hrs 38 emails in the inbox Called my motor insurers – 19mins 10secs till I got to speak to a real person Discovered I am not yet an “older person.” That is a … Continue reading
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Tagged cats, haircut, Older person, politics, weight, writing
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Wordle
This is not a new idea, but this website gives a snapshot of what I’m blogging about. It will be interesting to do another one in a few months’ time and see whether there will be any change.