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Dana dog is home from her holidays. Him Behind the Wheel, his sister (plus her dachsund) and myself had an expedition to collect Dana from her adopted mother. All went well and we even had the energy to call in … Continue reading →

A magnificent red deer emerged from the forest yesterday and watched us at breakfast. The porridge got cold!

I was greatly amused to read the following in the Argyll Diocese magazine of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A little girl asked her father, “Daddy? Do all fairy tales begin with – o­nce Upon A Time-?He thought for a few … Continue reading →

Two visitors, from the parish I have just retired from, called in over the weekend. I had already been presented with a beautifully engraved rose-bowl at my Leaving Service, but they brought additional gifts: a home-made card, a cheque, a … Continue reading →

Belief is a truth held in the mind.Faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Newton

We now have Sky TV back o­nline again. It is good to feel in touch with the world again. Of course by the time the engineers had installed everything the Pope's funeral was over. I had to make do with … Continue reading →

Some of our neighbours are colourful, industrious and taken to flights of fancy. A pair of blue tits have established residence in a handy nesting box. Hence the two chairs drawn up to the lounge window, with two pairs of … Continue reading →

A welcome surprise of a boxed set of Classic FM favourites in the mail. I knew a letter of mine had been published, but was not aware it warranted a prize. Life gets better, I am a bookshop and a … Continue reading →

I am a bookseller! I have 180 books currently listed for sale o­n Amazon and have sold two books already. Who would have thought that theology old and new would have been saleable in this way. I have also been gathering … Continue reading →

The cat came home to our new home today. He is very wary of all the boxes and I am concerned that so far he does not appear to have used his litter tray. He has been known to avail … Continue reading →