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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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Weeding
The weather has not quite tempted me into weeding the garden. I have been weeding files instead. There just is not room for any more filing cabinets. In fact, it is truly amazing how much detritus the files have collected … Continue reading
Quick thinking
When one sees the dreaded cat of Dalamory parading round the back of the house carrying a dead mouse, the quick thinker dashes to the cat flap (in the front door) and snibs it shut. Foiled again, Fox.
Workers of Dalamory
The joiners arrived today and have done about half of the remaining work needed. The shower still has an appearing and disappearing leak ) don’t ask – you just have to be there. Anyway, there is progress of a sort. … Continue reading
Oyster catchers
It is a joy to see these happy birds back again.
Dates of Easter
Or strictly speaking…… this is about dates of Easter in the west; Orthodox churches use a different system. A bit of Google searching reveals some interesting facts about the dating of Easter: Easter is the Sunday after the first full … Continue reading
Birthday girl
It does not seem right to have my birthday on Good Friday. However, the weather reminds me of an incident round about my eighth birthday. I was gazing out at the snow and in a strop – all because my … Continue reading
Sighting
Sighted yesterday – a swallow. Yes – really – a real live swallow. I thought I had seen one earlier in the week but put it down to imagination. The trouble is, it is too cold for them just now, … Continue reading
The Passion
Caught the second episode of The Passion on BBC TV last night. Very compelling. Worth visiting the website for some background information.
Again and again
The new shower is leaking again. I have lost count of how many times the plumber has been back and forth with ever more sealant to try and fix it. The trouble is that until it is fixed there is … Continue reading