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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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The Lucky One
Nicholas Sparks is an author I shall look out for again, though I have to confess that The Lucky One has had me in a state of high tension for the day and a half it took to read the … Continue reading
Good Friday
Today has been very special; being on my own has meant that I have been able to have a Good Friday devotion, which has consisted of reading this book. To be honest, I was barely able to put Jesus Freak … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged faith, Jesus Freak, San Francisco, soup kitchens, spirituality, St Gregory of Nissa
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Photo round up
Now that the Birthday Month is over…… Here are some photos Misty needs to see Emma the mobile groomer – a date is fixed for later in the month. This is a favourite picnic place. All that river and … Continue reading
Kindle
The birthday itself has now come and gone – the secret now is to enjoy the rest of March and to that end I am already planning one or two treats. HBTW gave me a Kindle, which I am already … Continue reading
Birthday Picnic
A real treat today thanks to HBTW – he suggested a run up to Blackmount in the campervan. We enjoyed a walk along part of the West Highland Way and a picnic afterwards. It was sunny and mild; there were … Continue reading
Pyjama morning
It’s been years since I’ve had a pj-day, and today was an ideal opportunity. I’ve been on my own this weekend – Misty and I in charge, as it were. (She thinks she is in charge.) Anyway, I am never … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged fundamentalism, human rights, Misty, Prayer, prejudice, Sexuality, worship
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Damp squibby month
So far, my Birthday Month has been a bit of a damp squib. The best thing is that there is a real sense of spring in the air. I have found myself rather under the weather, as it were. Let’s … Continue reading
Oyster catchers back
The oyster catchers are back again – a wonderful sense of spring. The Birthday Month Treat was a walk with the dog in the sun, feeling uplifted by these beautiful birds.
Another Birthday Month
What fun! Another Birthday Month to plan for and enjoy. And how lovely to turn to Retirement Daze and discover that she has been working through her own BMT’s, (Birthday Month Treats.) Actually, I have been enjoying a couple of … Continue reading
The Tourist
Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie – must be a winner from the start. Add in the backdrop of Venice, with magnificent locations and wardrobe and it is difficult not to be impressed. The film is a sort of action/romcom with … Continue reading