Author Archives: freda

Next year’s calendar is in use already. The disturbing thing is that all the appointments so far are medical.

Seventh grandchild born yesterday – a little boy (little? He is 9lbs 8ozs!) Congratulations to Chris and Karen, and welcome to the world, Little One.  

Have you forgotten about the builders? I cannot actually forget because of the decimated garden, the main door being totally out of action, and the swimming pool in the founds. However, I am assured that nothing can be done until … Continue reading →

I still enjoy Monday as a day off; it is a link with my life as a minister. So now that I am retired why do I still make dental appointments for a Monday?

Peace and love are always alive in us, but we are not always alive to peace and love.

Wild and wet….

I am currently re-reading Ageing Well by George E Vaillant. It is ideal study for the start of winter. I really like this quote. Positive ageing means to love, to work, to learn something we did not know yesterday, and … Continue reading →

Just back from a couple of days in the big city, where I went to see the musical Cats. Oh dear, the cast were not up to it and neither was the direction. Sorry everybody, it was not a patch … Continue reading →