Monthly Archives: November 2005

Still o­n politics and the power of words today. I have to write something about the bill before the House of Lords o­n The Right to Die. It is all very well for churches in their corporate sense to side … Continue reading →

It is interesting to note the way that the media are reporting the vote against detention without charge for 90 days. It is not a government defeat, but a defeat for Tony Blair. Michael Howard appears gleeful and eager to … Continue reading →

Him Behind the Wheel had a birthday yesterday. I avoid saying “another” birthday advisedly, just in case he is sensitive now that it is into the sixty-umpthings. It was a good day finished off nicely by a walk to the … Continue reading →

There have been some strange bumps and squeaks at the windows over the weekend. It seems that the bats have been going off course – maybe their sonar is not working. Or maybe it has been sent squiffy by bonfires … Continue reading →

I am still finding gems of new songs as I play my way through the new Church of Scotland Hymnary. This o­ne has a very pretty tune as well as lovely words. Focus my eyes o­n you, O Lord,focus my … Continue reading →

Why is it that a lazy day is clouded by guilt? And why is it that Him Behind the Wheel feels no guilt at all?

This is the time of the year when the updated pages and list of amendments appears for the Acts of the General Assembly. For the uninitiated this is the set of working rules and regulations. Sadly, some people in the … Continue reading →

Dalamory Drizzle has set in – I wonder if it will be for the rest of the winter. So this is a day for indoor delights: housework, bank reconciliations, bills to pay.  Or of course I could give up o­n … Continue reading →

The task for the day has been helping Him Behind the Wheel set up internet settings and email o­n his new computer. There has been much shaking and scratching of heads, not to say questionable language. However, all seems to … Continue reading →

A trip northwards through Autumn Gold to visit family. I am always struck by how much sky there is o­n the north-east of Scotland. All the talk and posturing over Iran has made me even more appreciative of the simple … Continue reading →