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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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Hairspray
Watched the DVD of Hairspray last night. In fact I was beguiled, bewitched, stirred with memories (yes of iron-firm hair but also of the civil rights movement in the 60s. And I wanted to dance and sing-a-long. Just as well … Continue reading
Education and qualifications
McDonald’s awarding A-levels? I can feel a rant coming on. The education boffins have gone crazy. They can’t keep one system in place for more than ten years at a time without fiddling with it, and their habit of turning … Continue reading
The church in the countryside
Sounds like the title of a book – indeed I think it is. Yesterday, after the church service I looked round at a goodly number of people who had stayed for tea and coffee, and enjoyed the buzz of friendliness. … Continue reading
Horizontal rain
The weather yesterday brought to mind the horizontal rain of the Western Isles. I never did get used to being blown sideways and battered with hail at the same time. The river has burst its banks and the ground is … Continue reading
Moans and groans
When you get to the stage of moaning and groaning about a cold, you know it is on the mend!
Extreme Religion
It has been a quiet weekend; a kind of recovery time from overdoing things. This has given me the opportunity for more reading and reflection time, (in between the obligatory doze with the dog on my knee.) I was greatly … Continue reading
Contentment
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you. Lao Tzu And it is easier if you simply accept that you are loved by God, just the way you are.