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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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Time out
At the last meeting of the Pain Association there was talk about flare-ups and people feeling wiped out after too much rushing around and activity; the expert explained that sometimes a resulting collapse could come several days after the overdoing … Continue reading
Community
It has been claimed that a church becomes a community as it joins together in the Eucharist or weekly communion. In most Church of Scotland congregations, communion takes place infrequently. I have worked out that in our local church community … Continue reading
The best laid plans
Sadly, due to a mix-up I did not meet up with my blogging friend from Australia. It underlines the fact that I shall have to work out how to get my super-duper mobile to do emails. The problem is not … Continue reading
Culture
Meeting up with a blog reader in the big city today. She comes all the way from Australia, so it is very exciting to meet up face to face. My pink rucksack is my identifying feature. I am trusting that … Continue reading
Cute or what?
I know that Misty is a lot tidier and cooler – but I can’t help missing the raggle-taggle scruffbucket.
Swifts
The swifts are back in force. They nest in and around the old school building nearby. For me they are the evocative voice of summer. Their cries and wheeling flight remembered through the years in many different places. They have … Continue reading
Significant day
Today is a significant one in my calendar of special days. Fifteen years since I was inducted into my first post as a parish minister. It is incredible how quickly the years have flown. And there is a poignancy in … Continue reading
God’s heart
Did lots of enjoyable pottering and gardening yesterday in the beautiful sunshine. Always makes me think of the Victorian hymn. The kiss of the sun for pardon the song of the birds for mirth; one is nearer God’s heart in … Continue reading
Shaggy wet dog
Look at this carefully, Misty, the shaggy wet dog who likes paddling in the river….is going to be clipped on Tuesday.