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The things that make a diary
This week, thanks to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland I have learned about twitter. Or rather, I have started to learn what all the fuss is about. It is supposed to be a short pithy message about … Continue reading
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Bank Holiday Monday
The concept of a holiday when one is retired still gives the greatest pleasure. An excuse (as if one is needed) to do very little.
Ospreys
This live webcam of the Ospreys at Dunkeld makes relaxing viewing. Much needed as an antidote to too much watching the webcam from the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. However, I have to admit that the technology of … Continue reading
Blossom
Standing under tree in blossom is soothing for the soul.
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Abuse
The abuse in Roman Catholic young people’s education etc is a terrible indictment. But what I fail to understand is why no criminal proceedings are being commenced against individuals. Is it really all too long ago? Or did that church … Continue reading
Unprovoked attack
For the life of me I cannot turn this into a funny tale. Misty’s regular walk is down to the river and through the Glebe field. On the way, we have to pass a house at the end of our … Continue reading
Falkland Palace
Visited Falkland Palace a few days ago. It is the building with the turrets in case you were wondering. Actually the website gives a better view. One of the treats of the post-post-birthday month. (Though I am thinking of changing … Continue reading
A really good read
Have recently finished Ken Follett’s World Without End. I don’t often give a book ten out of ten, but this one certainly merits it. Eleven hundred page-turning pages. Set in 14th Century England; a saga about power and corruption battling … Continue reading
Deer Watch
The garden is empty of deer thanks to Deer Patrol. Our four-legged friend sees to that with regular forays into the garden during the course of the evening. Oh yes – and much raising of hackles and barking. A fearsome … Continue reading