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An Inconvenient Truth

Posted on October 3, 2008 by freda

Watched the documentary on global warming and climate change – An Inconvenient Truth. It is presented in a compelling manner by Al Gore. Notwithstanding some possible disputed statistics, it is nowadays generally accepted that the present generation needs to address … Continue reading →

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Glorious Day

Posted on October 2, 2008 by freda

Here is a picture of me with the bride and groom at the wedding on Seil Island the other week. Reminds me of what an incredibly scenic place it was to live and work. Blessings to Catherine and Mark.

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Apologies and age

Posted on October 1, 2008 by freda

Apologies for not getting the youtube link sorted out until this evening. Put it down to ageing or something. Talking of which, I haven’t seen much about the International Day of Older Persons as designated by the UN. And the … Continue reading →

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Sneezing panda

Posted on September 30, 2008 by freda

You have probably seen this – but on the offchance that you haven’t, here it is again. [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FzRH3iTQPrk]

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Day off again

Posted on September 29, 2008 by freda

Time for a Day Off again. Thank goodness for Mondays

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Paul Newman

Posted on September 28, 2008 by freda

I was saddened to hear of the death of Paul Newman yesterday. He was so much a part of my growing up and adult life. Paul Newman lived a credible life both in and out of the public eye and … Continue reading →

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Narrow dog again

Posted on September 27, 2008 by freda

Am enjoying Terry Darlington’s second book – Narrowdog to Indian River. Makes me look forward to bedtime even more, that is when it is saved for. The author and his wife, Monica have a very good website which gives a … Continue reading →

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Clever Marketing

Posted on September 26, 2008 by freda

Sales techniques have fairly improved over these last years of computers and online shopping. Or, according to your view they could have been said to be detrimental to consumers. Anyway, this week I have to hand it to one large … Continue reading →

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The Chinese

Posted on September 25, 2008 by freda

It is surprising the books that I come across in recommendation from authors/journallers and so forth. May Sarton referred to a book about Edgar Snow, written by his wife after he had died. I had gained the impression that this … Continue reading →

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A strange sound

Posted on September 24, 2008 by freda

This has been the most perfect couple of autumn days – an Indian summer no less. Walking in the meadow beside the river is a delight, but there is a strange sound……. A gentle, pop-pop-pop-pop….. it took a little while … Continue reading →

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