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Yesterday dawned frosty, bright and sunny. The builders had not arrived to finish the roof by nine o’clock so Him Behind the Wheel was deputed to ring round to see what had happened, though the worst was feared. Yes – … Continue reading →

It seems as if I have been holding my breath over the last few days, waiting to see what will happen in Burma. But then probably much of the world is too. We only know the breadth of the protests … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, tomorrow, they’re coming tomorrow It’s only a day away. If it doesn’t rain of course.

It was rather like going back in time yesterday as I watched the Linlithgow 10k and Fun Runs. Son #1 was always very keen (and very good) at distance running and on occasion Him Behind the Wheel and/or I would give … Continue reading →

May your soul dance through the day. May your spirit lift with hope. May your mind quicken at learning something new. May you make the most of each moment.

The lesson for this week has been about making sure we enjoy the moment. Life past and life future may be important motivating influences, but all we can really be sure of is the moment. So today is about enjoying … Continue reading →

Did you know that amazon.co.uk have 3,036 pairs of gold earings for sale? What a lot of happy browsing!

Something worth thinking about today: An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi

There is a trick to having a day out in Argyll in 2007. Firstly, assume that it will rain and that if it is already raining when you set out then it will get heavier as the day goes on. … Continue reading →