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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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Long Weekend Break
We are just back from a long weekend to Carradale, halfway down on the west side of the Mull of Kintyre. It is in the same county we live in – Argyll – but it seems almost like another country. … Continue reading
Peacemaking
Six ways of peacemaking suggested by Jean Vanier. Ways to peace for conflict within the world, the community, and amongst family and friends. Respect every individual human being; Create space for people to grow and become mature; Always stay in … Continue reading
Looking upward
This photo reminds me of the hymn….. Looking upward everyday, sunshine on our faces…..
Clever movies
At last I got the right firewire fitting that goes with the imac and the camcorder. The trouble has been that the computer is apple’s newest, whereas the Panasonic digital video recorder is an oldish model. Taking my breath in … Continue reading
Cruachan Derailment information
It’s interesting how an event that happens locally generates differing information from that which appears in the media. For example, the TV stations are saying that the road could be cleared by the end of the week. Local people here … Continue reading
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Train derailment at Cruachan Falls
The Cruachan train derailment is about 6 miles from where we live. Last night there was plenty of rescue activity: police, fire engines, helicopters – mainly because of the remoteness of the site, or so it was said. Thankfully there … Continue reading
Thought for Sunday
From Henri Nouwen Contemplative prayer can be described as an imagining of Christ, a letting him enter fully, into our consciousness so that he becomes the icon always present in the inner room.
Parakeet
Have a quick look here, to see a photo of a parakeet (and other things) in a London garden – if you click on the photo you can see the bird clearly. I am so jealous……. so this is global … Continue reading
Electricity
Now what I don’t understand is how different tariffs apply from different companies, or indeed from the same company. A bill came in this morning from the current electricity supplier – Him Behind the Wheel – has spent the last … Continue reading