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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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Birthdays and new birth
Birthday Flowers – still blooming away – giving pleasure. And some photos of Hannah at nine days old. Granddaughter #8 What a wonderful day it was when we went to visit. This was an exceptional Birthday Month treat.
Wednesday Wisdom
This jumped out at me from Sacred Space today; if only each person could think for the common good, the world would be a better place. Have I grasped the heart of my religion. Do I concentrate on loving God … Continue reading
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Orthotic clinic
Son #3 uses a special splint on his left leg – this is as the result of an injury in a car accident in 1995. The splint is moulded to fit his calf and foot and is kept in place … Continue reading
Sunshine on Leith
Last of the Birthday treats with Son #1 and family was a take-in (Pizza) and a film on a big screen. I had been wanting to see Sunshine on Leith ever since the first reviews came out. I love The … Continue reading
Still learning
For the last few days I have been away visiting Son #1 and his family. We have been busy doing all sorts of things and at some stage each day I have gone online using an ancient laptop. It is … Continue reading
“The” birthday
How do you describe the feeling you get at the end of a perfect day? So many things contribute to the sense of it being special. I’ve indulged in more retail therapy – with easy access to a favourite store, … Continue reading
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Off to the shops
Today is going to be an expedition to the big city and the world of shops. It’s not something that we do all that often, but is a Birthday Month therapy to look for a new fridge. And yes, a … Continue reading
Guile
There are many advantages in having a Birthday Month rather than the usual Birth-Day. For example, there is a whole month in which to consider the implications of time rushing past – time to adjust as it were. Then of … Continue reading
A breath of fresh air
One of our favourite walks . . . . . .