Author Archives: freda

On the go

Posted on February 26, 2014 by freda

Do you have a lot of reading material on the go at the same time?  Lots of avid reader friends tend towards the eclectic, and that means they can read several books each of a different genre. So here is … Continue reading →

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Misty and photography

Posted on February 25, 2014 by freda

Thinking of photography makes me think of Misty – we have shared our lives with many dogs, but she has been the most difficul  to photograph. I’m not sure if it is because she is scruffy, or because of her … Continue reading →

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The Art of Photography

Posted on February 24, 2014 by freda

It seemed strange not to have homework to do, so I did some trawling on the net for courses available. There is one on the origins of dentistry which kind of looks fascinating but it doesn’t start until next month. … Continue reading →

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Some Enchanted Evening

Posted on February 23, 2014 by freda

OK – despite my slightly tongue in cheek review of South Pacific yesterday, this has got to be one of the best songs ever. . . . . . . . .  See I am a romantic at heart. . … Continue reading →

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South Pacific

Posted on February 22, 2014 by freda

I first saw South Pacific when it was originally released around 1959. It followed on from the Rodgers & Hammerstein stage musical of the same name which first was staged in 1949. The other night it was decided that a … Continue reading →

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Keeping in touch

Posted on February 21, 2014 by freda

I’ve been trying to keep in touch with other bloggers in cyberspace lately. I’m still not brilliant at using Feedly, but am trying. The main problem I am having is that it seems to be getting more difficult to leave … Continue reading →

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February Sky

Posted on February 20, 2014 by freda

This winter has been a constant succession of Low Weather Sytems driving in from the Atlantic with hardly a break between one and the next. During a short gap this is what the sky looked like.

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Making a difference

Posted on February 19, 2014 by freda

As I was looking out obsolete clothes for the British Heart Foundation, I realised that this was one very easy way of making a difference. We are fortunate in this area because every eight weeks or so a van driver … Continue reading →

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Mooc week 6

Posted on February 18, 2014 by freda

Our forensic science mooc has now finished. It was very thorough as well as being fascinating. I am now officially a fan of this method of study. Of course the quality of the course depends on the provider, but the … Continue reading →

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Things that are too hard

Posted on February 17, 2014 by freda

How do you cope with things that are too hard? You see I have a problem. I am a Christian . . . . . . . .   an ordained minister, so I am supposed to at least have … Continue reading →

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