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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Unwinding
It has been one of those wonderful unwinding days. The sun has been shining, and for much of the day I rested and caught up with myself. But best of all, was the opportunity to sit beside the River Orchy … Continue reading
Multi-tasking
It is bad enough living in a time when multi-tasking is the norm; it can be so stressful. I’m sure you know what I mean: surfing the net; checking emails; trying to think of a facebook update; listening to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Newley, Facebook, multi-tasking, personal relationships, Stop the World, technology
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Not a book review
This is not a book review for Patricia Cornwell’s – The Scarpetta Factor. I hardly understood a word of it. But then perhaps I am just too tired. Or maybe Cornwell is going a bit too far in the crime-writing … Continue reading
The Ancestors
Auchindrain is unique in its concept in Scotland, and visiting on our way home from Carradale was a welcome break in all sorts of ways. Like many an other, I have tried to do some tracing back of ancestors. On … Continue reading
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Tagged |Auchindrian, agricultural, artisans, Highland heritage, labourers, longhouse, thatching, township, village
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Long Weekend Break
We are just back from a long weekend to Carradale, halfway down on the west side of the Mull of Kintyre. It is in the same county we live in – Argyll – but it seems almost like another country. … Continue reading
Peacemaking
Six ways of peacemaking suggested by Jean Vanier. Ways to peace for conflict within the world, the community, and amongst family and friends. Respect every individual human being; Create space for people to grow and become mature; Always stay in … Continue reading
Looking upward
This photo reminds me of the hymn….. Looking upward everyday, sunshine on our faces…..
Clever movies
At last I got the right firewire fitting that goes with the imac and the camcorder. The trouble has been that the computer is apple’s newest, whereas the Panasonic digital video recorder is an oldish model. Taking my breath in … Continue reading
Cruachan Derailment information
It’s interesting how an event that happens locally generates differing information from that which appears in the media. For example, the TV stations are saying that the road could be cleared by the end of the week. Local people here … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruachan Train crash latest, Cumbria shootings, Forida, giant crane, local government, road closure
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