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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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Library Van day again
Library van day again today. That reminds me – I have finished four good books this month by new (to me) authors. Must update my reading page soon. There is nothing better than a good book, whether it be story, … Continue reading
Ducklings
These were being protected and sat upon by a broody and fierce duck when we were at The Good Life farm. Look at them now.
The day itself
The wedding was lovely. Happy couple, happy people and the sun nearly shone. But I am no longer up to a 9hr day. So a Sunday of blessed rest for me. Happy Sunday
Wedding Date
Am off to my old parish today to do a wedding at Kilbrandon Church. It will be the first time I have been back in one of my previous churches. Weddings are very special occasions and I am hoping that … Continue reading
Pros and cons
I often take advantage of the ease of online shopping, particularly with amazon and the like. But there is nothing like wandering round a bookshop to stir the senses. There is a Waterstone’s in Oban – now don’t get excited, … Continue reading
Being a coward
Turned on the news last night and wished I hadn’t. There it was again, all the gloom and doom about financial institutions and their crises. I am told it will have a knock on effect on all of us, and … Continue reading
More about a dog
Have nearly come to the end of Narrow Dog to Carcassonne by Terry Darlington. A most refreshing read – once you get used to the unusual style. Let it be said, the humour has to be grown into to be … Continue reading
Dynasty
I tend to be a bit reticent about mentioning family and close friends specifically on this blog. And sometimes they take me to task for it. So today, being Son #4’s birthday I simply want to say how grateful I … Continue reading
New beginnings
Now that I am retired, my church home is as a member of a small group of country churches. Our churches have been without their own minister for the last almost three years. The new minister was inducted into her … Continue reading
Good advice
The main thing in life is not to be afraid to be human. Pablo Casals