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I have been very quiet o­n the subject of the American Presidential Election. But I have tried to listen and understand. It hasn't worked. All that has happened is that I am left with a deep sense of unease.

These days we never know quite where to look for the mail. In the garage? Thrown in the side door? Through the cat flap? And very occasionally in the letterbox. To be fair we do live in a house configured in … Continue reading →

The Good News is that I am back at work this week. The Bad News is that my voice has decided it does not want to co-operate.Tough!

As October disappears for another year, it is no longer possible to pretend that it is autumn. Or is it? The colours in the trees have suddenly decided to make a spectacular statement. The trees, hedgerows and grasses all join … Continue reading →

OK – so I am not as used to a house full of young people as o­nce I was. And yes it is lovely to see (and hear) everyone. The most amazing thing is that I no longer respond to … Continue reading →

Headlines o­n Yahoo News are all about the stormy weather disrupting travel, particularly by sea. It is strange to think that the Calmac Scottish ferries can be delayed or cancelled many times a year – and it rarely even reaches … Continue reading →

Whilst o­n the telephone this morning, I looked out of my study window to see a small deer running through the field. Funny how a sight like that can lift the heart. Makes me remember a poem I used to know … Continue reading →

It seems no time at all since I bundled four children, two dogs and all their paraphernalia into the car to go and visit grandparents. This week we are looking forward to a visit from three of our grandchildren (and … Continue reading →

I hate to admit it, but I used to make mock at everything Saga: holidays, discounts, action for older people…..  Now I look forward to reading the magazine each month.Of course it helps that they seem to have lowered the … Continue reading →

Brother Lawrence was a 17th century monk who specialised in being close to God in the everyday. His writings are a source of inspiration to countless busy people today. The time of business does not with me differfrom the time … Continue reading →