Monthly Archives: December 2004

As the year slithers to its damp and dark ending, I think of the promise of Jesus born among us. The liturgical year has such power to bring the Christian stories into the context of our everyday lives. All the … Continue reading →

Another sixtieth year treat achieved – a new Sheaffer pen that will enable me to use all the purple cartridges I have found stashed away.

We are in the wilds again – up an isolated farm track. The dog is in canine heaven, both because of the hundreds of acres of space and her step-family. The site for the campervan is both convenient and reasonably … Continue reading →

It is hard enough trying to remember all the names of the grandchildren. Life has suddenly got more complicated trying to remember the names of the ducks and hens.

Suggestions for enjoying growing older 1. Have a pensioner’s cut price meal of fish and chips. 2. Set up a website of things to do to take advantage of a senior travel card. 3. Go to a film on a … Continue reading →

Citylink buses are quiet, clean and efficient. Trains are dirty, noisy and bumpy. Living in a place like Seil, this matters. My o­nly complaint is that the three daily buses to Glasgow and the three daily trains are all more … Continue reading →

Like half the nation I have become interested in tracing the ancestors. But just reading the “How to” magazines gives me a headache.

The o­nly word I can use to describe the Argyll Square Christmas decorations in Oban is – Yuk!

Each year is a struggle when it comes to printing out address labels for Christmas Cards. This year it has taken five and a half hours of getting to grips with the mailmerge, the programme and the printer. It would … Continue reading →

I came across this the other day. It rather appeals….. Besides the noble art of getting things done,there is the noble art of leaving things undone.The wisdom of life consistsin the elimination of nonessentials. Lin Yutang