Author Archives: freda

I am preaching at Crianlarich tomorrow. It is only 16 miles down the road, and I often used to drive through it thinking, Why would anyone want to live here?  Now of course I know that people live and work … Continue reading →

It is a while since the animals have featured in this blog. Just to remind you, Fox is a nine year old ginger tomcat and Misty is a five month old cairn terrier. Yesterday’s trip to the vet with them … Continue reading →

I was diverted from spring cleaning and onto instant gardening yesterday. The outside tubs have had a rearrangement and tidy up, all because we are having an extension being built on the back of the house. We don’t know exactly … Continue reading →

It was the Brazilian Bishop Helder Camara who used to say:      Watch how you live. Your lives may be the only gospel      your sisters and brothers will ever read. Sound advice.

Now that it is over a year since I retired, it is time to take stock. I looked at one of the Stress Scale indicators, and have discovered I am at the lowest level I have ever been. (Well under … Continue reading →

Dentist today – now what was that I was advocating about living in the moment? It is just as well it is sunny.

Much in my mind right now is the whole principle of living in the moment. It is something we can learn from children, the elderly and puppies. So much of life is about rushing to achieve things – goals, power, … Continue reading →

The outside thermometer tells me that the temperature is slightly above 10 degrees. Come on grass – grow! Come on blossom – blossom! Come on trees – tree! Come on you lazy soul – unlazy!

No, this is not another Christian poem….. You have probably seen the website of the Cloud Appreciation Society, but I only found it after looking for some inspiration in the face of the continuing chilly spring. I liked this bit … Continue reading →

Arriving safely home led to thoughts of what constitues home. Is it driving into the village? Is it turning into the driveway? Is it putting the key in the lock? Is it putting the kettle on for a cup of … Continue reading →