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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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Official Letters
You know the official envelopes that drop through the letterbox? The kind of things from The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace, The Police. . . . . . . . . . . (Yikes – that one frightened me so much … Continue reading
Another update – this time on bathing
This is another update – today it is on bathing Misty. The last time I described the process I gave a description which said that it had to be secret. Then, once she was actually in the bath, provided it … Continue reading
Update on mooc
Over 23,000 students have enrolled so far. Not able to give it due attention today. At least it is only fictional.
New Year at the Hairdresser
Looking in the mirror at the hairdresser this afternoon was not an altogether happy experience. I don’t usually “do” mirrors all that much these days. The only exception is for Dance Class on a Friday Night – it seems to … Continue reading
There’s been a murder!
According to folklore – There’s been a murder! – is a stylised line from the famous Taggart series, though the makers of the programmes assure us it is not so. Anyway, Strathclyde University have launched a 6-week MOOC on an … Continue reading
Fragility and gentleness
Fragility and gentleness go together and are especially apt at this time of year. You don’t have to be retired to admit to feeling fragile – particularly at this early stage of January. Come to think of it, facing up … Continue reading
Malala
I am Malala is one of those books which is potentially life-changing. Here is a young girl who stands confidently before politicians and world leaders, to express her belief that all children have the right to an education. In … Continue reading
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Safely home
Safely home again, through rain and wind and mist and floods – and it is still raining now in Dalamory. I guess the only advantage is that were it to be five degrees colder, the precipitation would be snow. And … Continue reading
Best story
The best story told this holiday season has been about the time when we lived in Newcastleton. Son #3 was around 7 or 8 years old; the village was looking at its best with the main square set out with … Continue reading
Convenient travel
We’re travelling nearly as far as England today, in the comfort of the campervan. It’s great that many good campsites are open all year round. Lidalia has good amenities – electric hook-ups, on-pitch water, tv reception and wi-fi. So all of … Continue reading