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Monthly Archives: February 2010
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Techno – not
It has been one of those days – and all over technology. Well how was I supposed to know that my iphone could, at the touch of the screen, become a giant display? Of course I discovered that it only … Continue reading
hugger mugger
“Hugger mugger” is your phrase of the day. And no prizes for guessing I am reading of 19th century navy exploits by Patrick O’Brien.
Growing old with grace
I was very taken with a passage written by Doris Grumbach (American Writer) on growing old with grace. She encapsulated something wonderful about God and faith too. Growing old with grace must mean that somehow our resentments, selfishness, ambitions, and … Continue reading
West Highland Way
It has been another gorgeous, sunny day and not too cold. So we ventured forth to do a walk on the West Highland Way. Not a very long walk, I hasten to add. A short section of the Tyndrum to … Continue reading
Empire of the Seas
Have watched the final part of Empire of the Seas written and narrated by Dan Snow. Most enlightening, though unfortunately as a nation we don’t entirely come out of it well. However it is fascinating to see the way that … Continue reading
The Question of Evil
The discussion group tonight at Living the Questions will be looking at “Evil, Suffering and a God of Love.” Most apt for my current train of thought. So far, in doing my homework I have come across a quote worth … Continue reading
Too much reality
This post is being written whilst I exit stage left because I am unable to deal with the tension in a crime show. I am famously, a coward when it comes to implied threat or violence. This brings me to … Continue reading
Change of roles
Dalamory has a problem. The cat has taken to begging for food and eating dog food. The dog is bemused and getting a little bit stroppy. So far it is 1 all.
A very merry unbirthday
Perhaps the anticipation of a month of treats is enough, rather than a pre-birthday month. It is a bit the same as that strange phenomenon of being retired and still having a Day Off. One can declare any day a … Continue reading