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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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Bedtime
The year has turned, it is now dark at bedtime. It may make it easier to get to sleep but it does emphasise the fact that the summer is rolling by. Some summer today – it has rained steadily all … Continue reading
Where the river meets the sea
Being aware that a drop of water flows from the river into the sea is a good way of remembering that we are all part of a bigger whole. Mystical? Perhaps – but true nonetheless.
Continuing the holiday mood
Having a day out in the big city. Bigger than Oban! This year I am really getting the hang of being retired and able to do what I feel like and really enjoy it. So it has taken over three … Continue reading
Sea beans
In her comment on yesterday’s post, Lydia set me searching the net. It is possible to buy sea beans on ebay. That somehow feels like cheating though, I should like to find one while walking a beach. Apparently, they tend … Continue reading
Days away
Am just back from a few days campervanning in Kintyre. Highlights were: much better weather than was expected – ie sunshine and very little rain; glistening, crisp,white shell sand beaches; a little dog running on the beach dodging the waves; … Continue reading
Mondays
Mondays are not wash days any more. Unless I feel driven or the sun is shining. Mondays are Days Off.
Breathing and prayer
Breathing in I know I am breathing in. Breathing out I know I am breathing out. Breathing in I see myself as a flower. Breathing out I feel fresh. Breathing in I see myself as a mountain. Breathing out I … Continue reading
Enchantment
Enchantment yesterday, up the glen ……… small blue butterflies. I am no expert at identification but naming them is not required. All that matters is to smile and enjoy.
Dental update
Interestingly, my fill-in dentist was a very nice young woman from Poland. She only asked questions while she was looking me in the face and offered an alternative to an extensive drilling and refilling procedure. It was a concentrated fluoride … Continue reading