Author Archives: freda

Memorials

Posted on October 26, 2010 by freda

Thanks to Linda at A Slower Pace for pointing me in the direction of this article in an Oregan newspaper. The basic story is that a Portland physician, who received a small legacy from her mother, decided to give away … Continue reading →

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Del Boy and the Bar

Posted on October 25, 2010 by freda

Just what is needed for a Monday…..

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Not really a book review

Posted on October 23, 2010 by freda

This is not really a book review – I haven’t yet finished the book in any case. It is more about age related problems. As you know, these last few weeks have been busy, and I have been a bit … Continue reading →

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Nasty and spiteful?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by freda

I am worried for my country – and by this I mean the UK, rather than Scotland on its own. The way that cuts are targeted are inevitably going to hurt more for the vulnerable and marginalised than for those … Continue reading →

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Autumn rainbow

Posted on October 20, 2010 by freda

Woke up this morning to a hard frost and bright sunshine. By the afternoon the temperature had risen to all of 4 degrees centigrade and the rain was near freezing.  Never mind, ‘flu jab done and winter woolies are looked … Continue reading →

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Two novels and a suitcase of apples

Posted on October 19, 2010 by freda

This past week or so has been respite of a kind. The last month  has been especially busy, so quality time to recover, regroup and read up on ideas and news seemed like a good idea. Every blogger needs a … Continue reading →

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Hectic

Posted on October 9, 2010 by freda

Life has been a bit hectic recently, the result being that I need some time to recharge my batteries.  So I’m going to take a blogging break for a week to read, research and come up with some new and … Continue reading →

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Keeping Mum

Posted on October 6, 2010 by freda

If you fancy a gentle, relaxing hour or so you could do no worse than to opt for the mesmerising skills of Rowan Atkinson as the vicar and Maggie Smith as the new housekeeper in this 2005 film, Keeping Mum. … Continue reading →

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Norman Wisdom In Memoriam

Posted on October 5, 2010 by freda

There is so much I could say about growing up and Norman Wisdom. He came across as being funny, endearing and sincere; he was also a favourite of my Mother’s, which meant I got to see him on TV. A … Continue reading →

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Recovering Sunday

Posted on October 3, 2010 by freda

Today has been about recovering from the events of yesterday, which involved 6-9 Terry’s All Gold, a very ill-looking little dog, projectile vomiting and short rations for the rest of the day. It seems that temptation was too much for … Continue reading →

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