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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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A Recommended Read
It is not often that a book feels life-changing, but I can give that kind of recommendation to A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. It has certainly made me think about all sorts of issues and attitudes. Cannot say … Continue reading
Tangled tree
A bit the way I feel at the end of the month.
Recovery
Today has been a day for crashing out and recovering. However, my temper has not been helped by the reports of the SNP’s failure to get their budget through the Scottish Parliament. The main reason for my discontent is that … Continue reading
What fun today?
Yes – the offending tooth has gone. It was too far gone for root canal treatment. Yesterday ended up in a haze of painkillers, alcohol and hot water bottles. Harrumph…… Today’s outings include a trip to the doctor’s to get … Continue reading
Going out
Going to the dentist today – the first time I will have been out of the house for three weeks. I am hoping to be able to keep from coughing long enough for some remedial work to be done on … Continue reading
Longer days
The days are getting longer. It feels very strange, especially as I seem to have missed January this year.
Gladys Aylward
Watched some daytime TV today – Inn of the Sixth Happiness. I last remember watching it when I was about thirteen. If was one of those uplifting dramas with a suitable love interest. Shame it turns out that in real … Continue reading
Clothes
Up and dressed for the first time in nearly a fortnight. The Open University Assignment is ready – and only needs a final edit tomorrow. Only just in time as the course ends on Friday. Next big step will be … Continue reading
Still abed
Still laid low by the flu but feeling able to indulge in a little light computing. To add insult to injury, a tooth broke over the weekend. Thus, I am praying I do not swallow any more of it whilst … Continue reading
Not again?
Normal service won’t be resumed for a few more days. This time it is flu. Yes – really.