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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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Gazebo
The new gazebo-style awning has arrived. So what does the sun do?
Nematodes
I have been investigating the world of nematodes for the control of slugs. As far as I can ascertain, they are tiny organisms that attack slugs underground and “do them in.” So far so good – but they have to … Continue reading
Church of Scotland and sexuality
Two articles in today’s Times – (also available in Times online here and here) – summarise the position the Church of Scotland finds itself in. It is complicated enough for members of the CofS to understand the complexities of the … Continue reading
Abuse
The abuse in Roman Catholic young people’s education etc is a terrible indictment. But what I fail to understand is why no criminal proceedings are being commenced against individuals. Is it really all too long ago? Or did that church … Continue reading
Unprovoked attack
For the life of me I cannot turn this into a funny tale. Misty’s regular walk is down to the river and through the Glebe field. On the way, we have to pass a house at the end of our … Continue reading
Falkland Palace
Visited Falkland Palace a few days ago. It is the building with the turrets in case you were wondering. Actually the website gives a better view. One of the treats of the post-post-birthday month. (Though I am thinking of changing … Continue reading
A really good read
Have recently finished Ken Follett’s World Without End. I don’t often give a book ten out of ten, but this one certainly merits it. Eleven hundred page-turning pages. Set in 14th Century England; a saga about power and corruption battling … Continue reading
Deer Watch
The garden is empty of deer thanks to Deer Patrol. Our four-legged friend sees to that with regular forays into the garden during the course of the evening. Oh yes – and much raising of hackles and barking. A fearsome … Continue reading
Birthdays
I am considering having a “post-post-birthday-month” It is needed as an antidote to bureacratic wranglings I am trying to sort out. (Don’t ask it is both too complicated and too boring.)