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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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The things that make up a day
The things that have made today special: Birdies demanding food from a friend who then phoned to tell me about it. Catching up with Grandson and his Dad. Dad was sailing underneath the Forth Bridges…….surreal. Enjoying half an hour of … Continue reading
Moving
Son #4 and family moved house this weekend. They are settled in and have beds to sleep in and blinds at the windows, but there are all sorts of outstanding jobs that need done. Going to a new place to … Continue reading
Birthday Treat
Next Monday Misty will be eight years young. HBTW is busy that day, so we decided to have a Misty treat today – a day out in the campervan having a picnic lunch at the Crinan Canal. There was even … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday, cairn terrier, campervan, Crinan canal, Misty, Picnics, puffin sailing dinghy, walking
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Achieved today
Today has resolved around my computer /imac for a goodly part of the day. It is amazing what can be done online. Paying a bill Checking friends and families on facebook Email Catching up with blogs – enjoying seeing what … Continue reading
Language
Language is ever-changing and new words are coming into everyday use. I thought Onesie was the word of the year – basically a babygro (either with or without feet) for adults or children. I couldn’t be bothered with the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged Binge-watching, Buzzwords, dictionary, Foyle's War, language, NCIS, Onesie, Selfie, shopping, showrooming, Twerk
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Friendship
We used to talk about babies and toddlers – nappies in the days before disposables ……. and all sorts of other things. Then over the years we talked on the phone about schools and exams and children growing up. After … Continue reading
The Paradoxical Commandments
These were written by Dr Kent M Keith when he was a student. They were taken up by Mother Teresa as a good way to live. People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centred. Love them anyway. If you do good, people … Continue reading
Companionship
It is Misty’s birthday this month and she is getting quite excited. Or so I convince myself. It’s strange how we anthropomorphise our canine friends. Friends who were visiting this past week were asking how many dogs I had shared … Continue reading
Three week Friday
Yes – it is three weeks since I set myself the challenge of making a blog entry every day. A good discipline. Good for the brain and good for the soul. Just like dancing. Good news from my check up … Continue reading
Just an ordinary day
This is to illustrate how a day slips away: First wake up to a cup of hot water. I am on a fasting regime for a blood test. Shower, hair dried Walk to doctor’s surgery Appointment with nurse to have … Continue reading