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A magnificent red deer emerged from the forest yesterday and watched us at breakfast. The porridge got cold!

I was greatly amused to read the following in the Argyll Diocese magazine of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A little girl asked her father, “Daddy? Do all fairy tales begin with – o­nce Upon A Time-?He thought for a few … Continue reading →

Two visitors, from the parish I have just retired from, called in over the weekend. I had already been presented with a beautifully engraved rose-bowl at my Leaving Service, but they brought additional gifts: a home-made card, a cheque, a … Continue reading →

Belief is a truth held in the mind.Faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Newton

We now have Sky TV back o­nline again. It is good to feel in touch with the world again. Of course by the time the engineers had installed everything the Pope's funeral was over. I had to make do with … Continue reading →

Some of our neighbours are colourful, industrious and taken to flights of fancy. A pair of blue tits have established residence in a handy nesting box. Hence the two chairs drawn up to the lounge window, with two pairs of … Continue reading →

A welcome surprise of a boxed set of Classic FM favourites in the mail. I knew a letter of mine had been published, but was not aware it warranted a prize. Life gets better, I am a bookshop and a … Continue reading →

I am a bookseller! I have 180 books currently listed for sale o­n Amazon and have sold two books already. Who would have thought that theology old and new would have been saleable in this way. I have also been gathering … Continue reading →

The cat came home to our new home today. He is very wary of all the boxes and I am concerned that so far he does not appear to have used his litter tray. He has been known to avail … Continue reading →

I have had broadband for 24hrs and it is marvellous. The computer stays o­n with o­nline access at all times, there is Wi-Fi to the other PC for Him Behind the Wheel. The telephone line is free for calls and … Continue reading →