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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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Looking upward
This photo reminds me of the hymn….. Looking upward everyday, sunshine on our faces…..
Clever movies
At last I got the right firewire fitting that goes with the imac and the camcorder. The trouble has been that the computer is apple’s newest, whereas the Panasonic digital video recorder is an oldish model. Taking my breath in … Continue reading
Cruachan Derailment information
It’s interesting how an event that happens locally generates differing information from that which appears in the media. For example, the TV stations are saying that the road could be cleared by the end of the week. Local people here … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruachan Train crash latest, Cumbria shootings, Forida, giant crane, local government, road closure
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If You Could See Me Now
If You Could See Me Now was the third book written by Cecilia Ahern. She is already developing her fantasy-magical style. I found the writing beguiling and wanted the story to linger on, mainly because of the revelations being made … Continue reading
Train derailment at Cruachan Falls
The Cruachan train derailment is about 6 miles from where we live. Last night there was plenty of rescue activity: police, fire engines, helicopters – mainly because of the remoteness of the site, or so it was said. Thankfully there … Continue reading
Thought for Sunday
From Henri Nouwen Contemplative prayer can be described as an imagining of Christ, a letting him enter fully, into our consciousness so that he becomes the icon always present in the inner room.
Parakeet
Have a quick look here, to see a photo of a parakeet (and other things) in a London garden – if you click on the photo you can see the bird clearly. I am so jealous……. so this is global … Continue reading
Electricity
Now what I don’t understand is how different tariffs apply from different companies, or indeed from the same company. A bill came in this morning from the current electricity supplier – Him Behind the Wheel – has spent the last … Continue reading
Blackmount Estate
What are the words that Misty loves more than ‘Walkies?’ You’ll never guess. So I shall tell you. It’s “Would you like to go on an Adventure?” There is a resounding, Yes-woof followed by a Hurry up-bark, if we are … Continue reading
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Tagged Blackmount Estate, fishponds, Loch Tulla, River Orchy, West Highland Way
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