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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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Being a coward
Turned on the news last night and wished I hadn’t. There it was again, all the gloom and doom about financial institutions and their crises. I am told it will have a knock on effect on all of us, and … Continue reading
More about a dog
Have nearly come to the end of Narrow Dog to Carcassonne by Terry Darlington. A most refreshing read – once you get used to the unusual style. Let it be said, the humour has to be grown into to be … Continue reading
Dynasty
I tend to be a bit reticent about mentioning family and close friends specifically on this blog. And sometimes they take me to task for it. So today, being Son #4’s birthday I simply want to say how grateful I … Continue reading
New beginnings
Now that I am retired, my church home is as a member of a small group of country churches. Our churches have been without their own minister for the last almost three years. The new minister was inducted into her … Continue reading
Good advice
The main thing in life is not to be afraid to be human. Pablo Casals
Economy
Like many other people I have been trying to be careful about how much fuel and electricity I use. On checking the electric bills between this time last year and the current period, it appears that there has been a … Continue reading
Obsolete
As far as I am concerned, journalling is a pen and ink experience. There is nothing more tempting that the blank page of an A4 book and the joy of actually putting pen to paper. Blogging has its own joys, … Continue reading
More trauma
There is more trauma facing Misty today. She has to go back to the vet: Rabies vacc., check on dry eye. and check on skin. I am going to the hairdresser, so it is up to Him Behind the Wheel … Continue reading
Andy Murray
Have to say that I was amazed when Andy Murray beat Nadal in the semi-finals of the US Open tennis. And correspondingly resigned when he got so soundly beaten by Federer in the final. I keep wondering what it is … Continue reading
Chainsaw craft
One of the other highlights of the local show was an exhibition of chainsaw craft. It was a bit nerve wracking to watch though. I always worry about toes and fingers. So it was a joy to discover some videos … Continue reading