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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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Just a normal day
The Library Van came early and amongst the goodies was a book I had requested (second part of Michael J Fox’s autobiography) – so guess what I have been happily engaged in. It is as an antidote after a fearful … Continue reading
Half or half?
Don’t remember where I read it, but I rather like the alternative to seeing a glass as half full or half empty. —Not enough in it.— I am not sure whether that is too hedonistic a thought for a Sunday.
Too good to finish
Another book recommendation. Many a time I have wished I was not coming to the end of the book, but this time is amplified. I reached to within the last hundred pages of The Island by Victoria Hislop, and I … Continue reading
Misty’s Post
Misty, (that’s the cairn terrier) got a lovely card in the post. It has a picture of two spotted dogs having a conversation. One says to the other, “Why did you get kicked out of your obedience class?” The second … Continue reading
Gizmos
Fun with gizmos today. Hint – it gives online access whilst on the move, but it does require patience. Visited the Biblical Garden at Elgin today. Most impressive.
Tales from the Farm 2
In case you were wondering: two horses, two pigs, ten ducks, half a dozen hens, a cockerel with attitude, three dogs and five cats.
Tales from the farm
Him Behind the Wheel has taught the gobby cockerel some manners. A shovel was involved. Just for the record, both are still alive and well.
Happy Birthday
Talking to Son #2 the other day, we mentioned his birthday. “How old will you be?” I asked. MOTHER…… was the response, You birthed me. Happy Birthday #2 (In case of doubt, I do know which son, by the way. … Continue reading
Book recommendation
The Nightingale’s Nest by Sarah Harrison. A most unusual but compelling read. It is in the form of a personal “memoir” of a woman in her 65th year – perhaps the reason I found it so interesting. She draws character … Continue reading