Category Archives: Blog

Browsing through a mail order catalogue this week I came across the ultimate in pet accessories – A Pet stroller – complete with picture of a west highland terrier in its own doggy pushchair. They do try to say it … Continue reading →

A friend gave me lessons o­n folding, stuffing, sticking and stamping….   Yes, it was for the election effort! It seems she spent part of her youth in a mail-room and there is a definite technique for making life easier. That … Continue reading →

For two out of the three years I was at the University of St Andrews, I got up at five-thirty o­n May Day morning and went out to swim in the sea pool. It was freezing, full of seaweed but … Continue reading →

It was easier to buy a new car yesterday than new curtains for the lounge. In case you are interested, the car is a Fiat Punto and the curtains are magnolia.

I was speaking to a friend in Vienna last night courtesy of Skype. It is amazing what can be done with broadband. The quality was excellent. What I have discovered in using the system is that it can be variable … Continue reading →

There is a very good profile of the Moderator-Designate of the Church of Scotland – in Life and Work. (Our in-house magazine.) He is pictured at the beginning of the piece with Troon Marina in the background. He was our … Continue reading →

Mail order shopping has its advangages – and its disadvantages. I found the perfect wheelbarrow o­nline and duly ordered it, feeling smug that I was avoiding the problem of trying to fit it into the car and bring it home … Continue reading →

Bad news!  Two ginger toms in the same garden.

It is a very “Hands o­n” election campaign for me o­n this occasion. I am away helping with the cause…..feels a bit like it did in my CND years! Except I cannot stand up for as long.

My books o­n prayer and spirituality were never destined to stay in the loft for long. Too many gems and memories within. Here is o­ne I particularly like. It is from Celtic Night Prayer The best prayer is the most … Continue reading →