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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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November thoughts
November – a strange time of year. Nearly Advent Almost a looking forward Yet I want to look back To make sense To let go To grow.
A reminder
Thanks to Randall Friessen for this timely reminder. It is the little things that make a life and a difference. So often nowadays I feel inadequate and find myself asking where all the years have gone and what my journey of … Continue reading
New jumper
Here is Misty in her new red jumper. She is getting to be quite a diva!
War poem
It takes the ten year old in the family to get his poem published. Here, courtesy of Kieran is his poem on war. World War II W hy, oh why did this war start? O h I hate it with … Continue reading
Sound from the past
Unexpected visitors arrived at the weekend in a 1970 Morris Traveller. What a wonderful engine noise! And what an excellent diversion. After a quick trip round the village, I can vouch for the great Morris voice in all the gears.
Remembrance
Every year, Remembrance Sunday comes sooner than I expect. Autumn is over and summer is long gone. Thousands of people throughout the country will gather at memorials: in villages, towns and cities. All to remember those who have given their … Continue reading
Knitting and a gale
Went out for lunch yesterday to celebrate the birthday. Then battled through wind and driving rain to get some wool and a pattern. No – the last six rows of the doggy jacket are still to do; but I have … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
This is for the birthday boy in Dalamory – where did all the years go? [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1TSv5CR6oF0]
Grandmothers
Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever. ~Author Unknown A very true statement I received in the mail a day or two ago. I still remember my grandmothers with great fondness. Yes – … Continue reading
Aamer Anwar
Something makes me uneasy about the case where Anwar made such stark comments to the media. Cannot quite put my finger on it, but I wonder about the whole concept of freedom of speech and the fear we all have … Continue reading