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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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Economy
Like many other people I have been trying to be careful about how much fuel and electricity I use. On checking the electric bills between this time last year and the current period, it appears that there has been a … Continue reading
Obsolete
As far as I am concerned, journalling is a pen and ink experience. There is nothing more tempting that the blank page of an A4 book and the joy of actually putting pen to paper. Blogging has its own joys, … Continue reading
More trauma
There is more trauma facing Misty today. She has to go back to the vet: Rabies vacc., check on dry eye. and check on skin. I am going to the hairdresser, so it is up to Him Behind the Wheel … Continue reading
Andy Murray
Have to say that I was amazed when Andy Murray beat Nadal in the semi-finals of the US Open tennis. And correspondingly resigned when he got so soundly beaten by Federer in the final. I keep wondering what it is … Continue reading
Chainsaw craft
One of the other highlights of the local show was an exhibition of chainsaw craft. It was a bit nerve wracking to watch though. I always worry about toes and fingers. So it was a joy to discover some videos … Continue reading
Local Show
The day dawned bright and fair for our local agricultural show. Misty joined hundreds of humans and dogs to trail round the stalls, look at the livestock and haunt the food tents. She was on the alert for dropped hot … Continue reading
Politics
I have to confess that I have been getting a bit fed up with American politics. It will happen and then we simply have to deal with it. But I have found myself fascinated with the McCain – Palin idea. … Continue reading
Wildlife watch
Yesterday was a beautiful, early autumn day with some sunshine and a hint of something cooler in the air. Wildlife watch yielded: swallows frenetically stocking up on insects before the long flight south; monarch butterflies; and too many dozy wasps … Continue reading
Real life food
The latest news from The Good Life farm is that they now have two turkeys to fatten up for Christmas. They are called Sage and Onion. There is a lesson in real life you.
Looking on the bright side
Every little raindrop eventually joins the wide blue ocean. And ends up where there is sun. Well, you have got to try to be optimistic.