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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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Exhibits
Went to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum yesterday. It was fun to be back in a place of long ago memories. The refurbishment has certainly been a success. The place was full of people, loads of young adults and children. … Continue reading
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Trampolening dog
Another first for Misty the other week…… trampolening. Are there no end to her talents?
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Law
Is there some law which says that the dishwasher and microwave/combi have to break down in the same week? Both of them terminally, I am afraid.
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My kind of joke
Thanks to Old Horsetail for this joke. I only recently discovered his blog and it has already given me some good laughs. Two buffalo are standing on the range when a passing motorist sees them. He says to his wife, … Continue reading
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In the face of war and violence
Make me a channel of your peace…… It starts within each person.
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Clear skies
Showed Son No 3 the delights of google earth yesterday. What we found odd is that there is detail of a previous home in Sheshader on the Isle of Lewis, showing the garage, garden and surrounding moorland and sea. His … Continue reading
Reading
I have been reading a book based around the 1st World War. The Flowers of the Field, by Sarah Harrison. It has stirred almost faded memories of two maiden great-aunts – Daisy and Gertie. I can’t help wondering what their … Continue reading
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Village life
Life in Dalamory has suddenly taken on a more exotic turn. A notice in the shop announces a belly-dancing class on Saturday. Yes – a belly-dancing class. It invites women of all sizes (I guess men don’t have the right … Continue reading
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Procrastination – again
There is a tussle going on in my life today. Should I write my sermon for Sunday or should I sit in the sun? Perhaps I should stick to office hours and just have long coffee and lunch breaks. Come to … Continue reading
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