Author Archives: freda

Laugh don’t fret

Posted on January 20, 2011 by freda

This is a joke that is meant to make you laugh not worry. During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, “How do you determine whether or not an older person should be put in an old age home?” … Continue reading →

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7 Billion People

Posted on January 18, 2011 by freda

Thanks to Lesley for highlighting this youtube video from National Geographic. Puts things into perspective don’t you think?

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Enid Blyton

Posted on January 17, 2011 by freda

Being in a reflective frame of mind has taken me down some by-ways into childhood. Like many a post-war child I couldn’t get enough of Enid Blyton. Yesterday I finished looking at the DVD about her life – Enid. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Once a reader

Posted on January 15, 2011 by freda

Once a reader, always a reader – so the saying goes, and it is certainly true of me. Depending on my frame of mind I always have the appropriate book to hand; if not, I simply pick up another. Current … Continue reading →

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Life as it is

Posted on January 13, 2011 by freda

Readers of long-standing may remember the saga of the porch being built. In the end it took a total of 4 years. However, it is now one of my favourite places to sit and meditate or to read and watch … Continue reading →

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Less aggressive treatment for the elderly

Posted on January 11, 2011 by freda

When I saw the above headline in an article in the Herald, I thought it was going to be about abuse of the elderly. Sadly such abuse is real and ongoing and requires constant vigilance by relatives, friends and visitors. … Continue reading →

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How many ways do I blog thee?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by freda

Friko, over at Friko’s Musings, has written about possible problems that we bloggers face in connection with family, friends, confidentiality and suitability of topics. It set me a-wondering what is in my mind when I write a post. If I … Continue reading →

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Shock to the system

Posted on January 9, 2011 by freda

Normal service nowhere near to being resumed.

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Handle with care

Posted on January 7, 2011 by freda

These last few days I’ve tended to bury my head in a book to try and escape the bitter cold outside. Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult is the type of read that her fans have grown to expect and … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Yogurt cake

Posted on January 4, 2011 by freda

For quite a while I’ve been wanting to try making a yogurt cake. The whole concept intrigued me, and I’ve sampled a couple of really good ones. Today was declared to be still part of the holidays. Well – it … Continue reading →

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