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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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Highlights
Whizzing past the site next to the motorway where the Kelpies are being completed had to be one of the Christmas Highlights. Others are below it. . . . . . . . . The last few days have flown … Continue reading
ecards
We decided that this year was the time to try out the ecard option for Christmas cards. This is what I have learned so far: To be viable it means having a reliable database with up to date emails. That … Continue reading
Getting ready
The sitting room is all dressed up and ready for the holidays, apart from the Bethlehem Birds – I am hoping they don’t get snarled up in the gales forecast for the Atlantic this weekend. Misty lay in the middle … Continue reading
Taking life easier
The title of this blog post should really be: Taking life easier – especially at Christmas. The next couple of weeks seem to have filled up with all sorts of medical appointments and visits. Now I wouldn’t have Christmas any … Continue reading
Anger Management
Being Monday, it is my Day Off. I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy the sense of having a day when there is no pressure to either tidy up or do any chores. However, there are certain things that are … Continue reading
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Fluent
I would like to live like a river flows. carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. John O’Donohue
Fontanini from afar
This year, the addition to the Fontanini set is to be Bethlehem Birds. They will shortly be winging their way across the Atlantic to Dalamory. I hummed and ahhed about whether to order this set of 5 or a larger … Continue reading
Advent Hope
Light shines out like Hope through the tangled mess of human lives. For those caught up in tragedy this day – The ongoing clearance work at the pub in Glasgow – The train crash in New York – And … Continue reading
Good News
Two bits of good news today. Firstly, the doctor was pleased with my tests and my blood pressure – I have been told to go away and have a good Christmas. This I intend to do. However, it does remind … Continue reading
Hairdresser
What does a visit to the hairdresser give? An insight into local politics A discussion of international affairs A who’s who of the Local Authority Star of the week – and what they are wearing Advice on dieting Where to … Continue reading