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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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Book recommendation
The Nightingale’s Nest by Sarah Harrison. A most unusual but compelling read. It is in the form of a personal “memoir” of a woman in her 65th year – perhaps the reason I found it so interesting. She draws character … Continue reading
MOT
Is it or isn’t it going to pass its MOT this year?
Satisfaction
Sewing is not really my thing. Let’s say that it tends to be when needs must. My computerised sewing machine sits in the cupboard in lonely fashion from one year to the next. However, I bought some casual trousers on … Continue reading
Library van
The library van did not appear today. Much missed as most of the books have been read. Either the van must have broken down or the regular driver is on holiday. Our track presents a considerable challenge for the unwary. … Continue reading
Another wise saying
I’m with Augustine when he said that if you think you understand God it is not God. In other words, God cannot be fully understood.
Florida Scott-Maxwell
Life does not accommodate you, it shatters you. It is meant to, and it couldn’t do it better. Every seed destroys its container or else there would be no fruition. A quotation from an online friend….. It kind of says … Continue reading
Reading
Have just finished three books. One by Lesley Pearce – a bog-standard holiday read, but a good story nonetheless. A second book was worse than the worst of the Mills and Boon – not that I have ever read any … Continue reading