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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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Church Votes for More Dialogue
Yesterday I was happily settled at my computer watching the live debate from the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, which is sitting in Edinburgh this week. A number of years ago I had been a member of a group set … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of Scotland, gay ministers, God, lesbian ministers, LGBT, ordination, same-sex report, Sexuality, Special Commission, spirituality, theology
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Church of Scotland General Assembly
I’m busy today watching the livestream video from Edinburgh where the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland are debating the church’s recent report on same-sex relationships and the ordained ministry. It is not easy watching, but I am hoping … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of Scotland, General Assembly, homosexuality, same-sex relationships, spirituality, theology
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Busy … busy … busy
Many a retired person has said, Where does all the time go? And many a working person has felt a slight twinge of envy at those who seem to have all the time in the world. My reason for not … Continue reading
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Tagged Being busy, bluebells, eating azaleas, Prayer, shopping, spirituality, walking, woods
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Hugh Laurie versatility
Amazing talent from the star of House. We found the quirky medical series by accident and are now hooked. Love the music from his debut album too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCkXpKjjQEo
The Aftermath
Friday evenings is Dance Class for HBTW and myself. It has resulted in some surprising outcomes: Stiffness and aching limbs through till Monday each week. Listening to music everywhere and counting the beat. Working out what kind of dance to … Continue reading
Double oven
Not such a pretty picture today – however, it is practical, sleek and shiny – and even better, it fits into the slot left by the old oven. I have to confess that I am not the cook in our … Continue reading
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Tagged ageing, blogging, cleaning, cooking, Double oven, electrical, HBTW, OCD, Opus-Freda, writing
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Catching up
The good weather has been replaced by typical Scottish spring weather: big black clouds, thunderplumps and brief periods of sunshine. And at the same time there have been two seismic shifts in the world: the death of Osama bin Laden … Continue reading
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Tagged David Cameron, Osama bin Laden, politics, SNP, Spring, terrorism, world events
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Verger celebrates
Thought this video was appropriate – one person letting off celebratory steam. Have had a wonderful day watching the Royal wedding. It’s ballroom dancing tonight, who knows – maybe a cartwheel or two will be in order. Brilliant, brilliant day. … Continue reading