Author Archives: freda

Winter is here

Posted on December 13, 2011 by freda
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Nativity Set

Posted on December 10, 2011 by freda

Christmas is coming – the Fontanini nativity set is unpacked and has taken up residence on top of the piano. This year’s palm trees make a good backdrop. Next year, all being well, I might get a set of chickens.

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Storms

Posted on December 9, 2011 by freda

We’ve had a bad few days weatherwise, culminating in a loss of electricity for most of yesterday. Winds reached 135 mph just 30 miles away, and our double gate was mushed. HBTW has done an effective repair that should last … Continue reading →

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Time for a smile

Posted on December 5, 2011 by freda

This is well worth a listen/look – thanks to Vernacular Curate for posting it.

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Comfort

Posted on December 4, 2011 by freda

Sorry if you haven’t been able to get to my blog the last couple of days; there was a problem with the webhost. It has been an eventful time at Dalamory. The Dance Class on Friday was energetic for both … Continue reading →

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Blessings

Posted on December 1, 2011 by freda

Dianne, over at Schmidleyscribblins has been posting about Blessings. It’s a great pick-me-up. So here goes – 7 Blessings for starters, and all of them today if possible. Some blue sky Snow on the tops of the mountains nearby The … Continue reading →

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Up

Posted on November 28, 2011 by freda

This is a wonderful film to watch with children I should imagine. OK I confess, HBTW and I watched it on our own. Who needs mindless violence, gratuitous sex and dialogue you can’t understand when you can have an adventure … Continue reading →

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Misty’s Birthday

Posted on November 25, 2011 by freda

It is Misty’s birthday today; she is 6 years old. Yes, we did sing Happy Birthday to her and she enjoyed it very much. She gives us enormous pleasure and devotion and makes us laugh constantly. This is a photo … Continue reading →

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Dear John

Posted on November 21, 2011 by freda

Nicholas Sparks is on top form with this 2006 novel which explores relationships in his typically quirky and individual style. Not unexpected from a writer who has given us The Notebook and Message in a Bottle. The hero is a … Continue reading →

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You’ve got to laugh

Posted on November 19, 2011 by freda

Thanks to Schmidleysscribbling for this cartoon:

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