Category Archives: Blog

Sunday Solace

Posted on July 11, 2010 by freda

It’s usually on a Sunday that I long to write something special that would perhaps give a reader solace, or make them feel better for having dropped by. But really all that matters is to state that each reader is … Continue reading →

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Nora the cat

Posted on July 10, 2010 by freda

You might have seen this. If not – here is the link, specially for anyone who likes cats or can’t believe they are intelligent.

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A rose brings sunshine and hope

Posted on July 7, 2010 by freda

A new variety for this year – David Austin It seems to like its new home. Because last winter was so cold and bleak, we lost many of our plants to the frost and the deer. The poor animals were … Continue reading →

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Dementia Awareness Week

Posted on July 5, 2010 by freda

In these pages I often make mention of my Scots Granny. She played a huge part in my childhood, simply because she was such an accepting presence. I was the oldest of her grandchildren (8 ultimately) and even now I … Continue reading →

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A Blessing

Posted on July 4, 2010 by freda

This is for everyone, but especially for those who are celebrating Anniversaries and for those who have special sorrows. God’s blessing be yours, and well may it befall you; Christ’s blessing be yours, and may you be well treated; the … Continue reading →

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Wimbledon and Tennis and a bit of nostalgia

Posted on July 3, 2010 by freda

Watching Wimbledon is a regular mid-summer event for me. In days long ago my Dad used to take a week of his holidays so that he could watch the second week’s action. Tennis in my childhood played a huge part. … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on July 2, 2010 by freda

Don’t ask me what set me down nostalgia trail the other evening; I found myself on youtube looking for videos of Muffin the Mule. Television was in its infancy in the post-war years in Britain, and I suspect I was … Continue reading →

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Search engines

Posted on July 1, 2010 by freda

Search engines have always tended to confuse me. But over the years I have got better at typing in keywords and even phrases or questions, to help me get to the places that will have the information I need. It’s … Continue reading →

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Being positive

Posted on June 29, 2010 by freda

Have decided to be more positive today. There was a temptation to continue to rant about the Government, the cuts, the economy, the bad things…….. and so forth. Then I thought about the peaceful time we had with Misty at … Continue reading →

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Getting the oil spill

Posted on June 28, 2010 by freda

Saw this link on Feel Free to Laugh. If you press this link you can see what the oil spill would actually mean in your part of the world. It’s quite frightening and helps us to appreciate what it means … Continue reading →

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