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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 King’s Speech
Better late than never with a review. The film has only just been released on DVD so we had the treat of seeing it a couple of days ago. The truth is that I had seen so much hype and … Continue reading
Posted in Film Reviews
Tagged George VI, Lionel Logue, nationalism, royalty, speech therapy, The King's Speech
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Hugh Laurie versatility
Amazing talent from the star of House. We found the quirky medical series by accident and are now hooked. Love the music from his debut album too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCkXpKjjQEo
The Aftermath
Friday evenings is Dance Class for HBTW and myself. It has resulted in some surprising outcomes: Stiffness and aching limbs through till Monday each week. Listening to music everywhere and counting the beat. Working out what kind of dance to … Continue reading
Double oven
Not such a pretty picture today – however, it is practical, sleek and shiny – and even better, it fits into the slot left by the old oven. I have to confess that I am not the cook in our … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, blogging
Tagged ageing, blogging, cleaning, cooking, Double oven, electrical, HBTW, OCD, Opus-Freda, writing
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Catching up
The good weather has been replaced by typical Scottish spring weather: big black clouds, thunderplumps and brief periods of sunshine. And at the same time there have been two seismic shifts in the world: the death of Osama bin Laden … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged David Cameron, Osama bin Laden, politics, SNP, Spring, terrorism, world events
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The Wilderness
The Wilderness is a very worthy book. Sorry if that sounds petulant, but it is one of those novels which attracts overly-effusive descriptions by the quality papers. I heard it being discussed on a TV programme during World Book Week, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged ageing, Alzheimer's disease, Creative writing, literary prizes, Samantha Harvey, The Wilderness
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Dreams
Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow. Langston Hughes. Have you any dreams to share?
Posted in Poetry
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Verger celebrates
Thought this video was appropriate – one person letting off celebratory steam. Have had a wonderful day watching the Royal wedding. It’s ballroom dancing tonight, who knows – maybe a cartwheel or two will be in order. Brilliant, brilliant day. … Continue reading
Getting to know him
Knowing your dentist is definitely important. I’ve told you before about the trauma that going to a new dentist can bring. Yesterday was a follow-up visit to do a filling – right in the centre, so I was in quite … Continue reading