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It was a mistake to try eating a mussel. It was cooked, and it was in a top restaurant, but it was still a mistake. But that is o­ne more “event” for my Sixtieth Year.

I o­nce realised I had gone wrong with o­ne of my sons when he quite innocently gave me a red face during a church service. It was always difficult to encourage a seven year old to be still and quiet … Continue reading →

We have visitors staying this weekend along with their loveable cocker spaniel, Dougal. The cat did not think the said dog was quite so loveable, and employed his usual tactics of domination by intimidation. Dougal eventually got the message, but … Continue reading →

It has o­nly just occurred to me that it is That month again… in other words my birthday month. I designated last year as my sixtieth birthday year…. but that turned into a catelogue of illness and difficult decisions. I … Continue reading →

I am safely back home across sunlit wave-tossed seas. The trip to Colonsay was memorable in many ways, (not least for getting attacked by a plastic box in a bog!)  The Farewell Party o­n Tuesday evening was a great success though … Continue reading →

Sad to say I missed the TV programme about eBay. I have done quite well at being a buyer (of stamps) but have o­nly just managed to place a couple of surplus items for sale. It is like anything else … Continue reading →

Quite apart from collecting clutter, my trip over here is to deliver files and folders and to say goodbye to people.  Over the years I have so enjoyed the different ethos of island living and the way people accept o­ne … Continue reading →

I am going over the sea to Colonsay today. Stephen is being chauffeur – his large vehicle is much needed to bring back all the clutter I have left over there in my study over the years. It will be … Continue reading →

A prayer from George Appleton, Oxford Book of Prayer. Grant me, O God,   the heart of a child,pure and transparent as a spring;   a simple heart,which never harbours sorrows;a heart glorious in self-giving,   tender in compassion;a heart faithful and generous,which … Continue reading →

Some of the furniture is going away to a new home today. I know it will be appreciated which makes it easier to let go. And I have a bit of a giggle when I think of showing it to … Continue reading →