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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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Don’t it make her brown eyes green
Misty had a trip to the vet today. This is becoming a regular yearly occurrence at Good Life Farm. Two problems today: 1) slightly weepy eyes; and 2) a dry rash. The vet put special drops in the wee dog’s … Continue reading
Tales of the Good Life
There are two horses here at the Good Life farm: one is a large grey called Ellie and the other, strictly speaking is a brown pony called Bee. The pony has to be constantly restrained by an electric fence, otherwise … Continue reading
A question of size
One of the problems of being in charge of The Good Life is that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between a large mouse and a small rat. I have decreed they are all morats.
A sermon worth listening to
If you have fifteen minutes to spare and are interested in the church, worldwide as well as Anglican, have a listen here. Incidentally it will help if you note that the stories of Jacob wrestling with the angel of God … Continue reading
Long suffering dog
The tale is about Bug today. In case you have forgotten she is an eighteen month old Jack Russell terrier, given houseroom by Son#2 and family. We are on animal duty at present (horses, cats, dogs, hens, ducks etc) and … Continue reading
By the way
Yes – this is prompted by Son #1 who wanted to know why some comment on a son being 40 was not mentioned on yesterday’s posting. Perhaps that is because it is too difficult to remember how I used to … Continue reading
Ipod and podcasts
I may be catching up late, but I am doing my best. All the new technology has been taking a lot of getting used to. Podcasts are gradually becoming more familiar, as a term at least, and I vaguely understand … Continue reading
Bug the Dug
Visiting Bug this week. She is Misty-sized but our little madam is not so keen on any other dog vying for the cuteness stakes.
Alzheimer’s Progress
If you were to do a poll of a roomful of retirees, one of their main concerns would be about the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease being a factor in their own ageing. It is therefore good to hear of the … Continue reading