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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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Good watching
It is a while since I have recommended a film. Last night I watched Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in The Bucket List. It has all the right ingredients as far as I am concerned: what makes life worthwhile; a … Continue reading
Tranquility
You can never have too much calmness.
A squash
This is one of the doggie visitors from Friday. Meggie seemed to think she ought to be able to fit into Misty’s bed. And she wouldn’t be budged.
Impromptu celebration
A welcome diversion yesterday when friends arrived unexpectedly. They were in the middle of a touring holiday and it simply set me off wanting to be on holiday again myself. I know that retirement is often viewed by others as … Continue reading
Household hints
This rather worrying household hint was in our local Review paper. The easiest way go clean your roast tray or dish is to pour some cola drink into the dirty dish and leave it to soak overnight….. Quite distressing isn’t … Continue reading
Update on being at home
The humans have happy feet, Misty is clean and Fox is glad to be back from cat prison.
Celebration
Well how do you celebrate a 43rd wedding anniversary? Especially when the official holiday is over. Time with friends, time with books, time to walk the dog, time for lovely food, time for a good bottle of wine and time … Continue reading
Safely back
Safely back home after our travels. Everywhere we went the good weather went too. Or was it the other way round? Lots of mail, loads of weeds, long grass, cat to collect, chores to sort out…… what was that about … Continue reading