Monthly Archives: June 2010

If You Could See Me Now

Posted on June 8, 2010 by freda

If You Could See Me Now was the third book written by Cecilia Ahern. She is already developing her fantasy-magical style. I found the writing beguiling and wanted the story to linger on, mainly because of the revelations being made … Continue reading →

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Train derailment at Cruachan Falls

Posted on June 7, 2010 by freda

The Cruachan train derailment is about 6 miles from where we live. Last night there was plenty of rescue activity: police, fire engines, helicopters – mainly because of the remoteness of the site, or so it was said. Thankfully there … Continue reading →

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Thought for Sunday

Posted on June 6, 2010 by freda

From Henri Nouwen Contemplative prayer can be described as an imagining of Christ, a letting him enter fully, into our consciousness so that he becomes the icon always present in the inner room.

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Parakeet

Posted on June 5, 2010 by freda

Have a quick look here, to see a photo of a parakeet (and other things) in a London garden – if you click on the photo you can see the bird clearly. I am so jealous…….  so this is global … Continue reading →

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Electricity

Posted on June 5, 2010 by freda

Now what I don’t understand is how different tariffs apply from different companies, or indeed from the same company. A bill came in this morning from the current electricity supplier – Him Behind the Wheel – has spent the last … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Day – and yet…..

Posted on June 3, 2010 by freda

A little light housework – leaves one feeling so much better. A stroll to the post box and a long, long gaze at the flowering clematis along the way. Lunch Reading a book under a sun umbrella A Misty-dog curls … Continue reading →

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Blackmount Estate

Posted on June 2, 2010 by freda

What are the words that Misty loves more than ‘Walkies?’  You’ll never guess. So I shall tell you. It’s “Would you like to go on an Adventure?”  There is a resounding, Yes-woof  followed by a Hurry up-bark, if we are … Continue reading →

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Online delights

Posted on June 1, 2010 by freda

The title of this post reminds me a little of Turkish Delights. And the mail these days brings an eclectic mix of things I have ordered over the net. It makes the arrival of the post very exciting. Misty is … Continue reading →

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