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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
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Dripping tactics
Men have the best line in the drip, drip, drip form of tactics. Him Behind the Wheel has been dropping hints about getting a new TV for months now. I have to admit that it is mad to be renting … Continue reading
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Look again
You have to look carefully to see this is not a mess, but a beautiful reflection. A lot like life really.
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Winter chills
No sooner do I start dreaming of spring than winter hits hard. Minus 7degrees C last night. But the sun is beautiful especially as it glints on the frost.
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Wash and blow dry
Misty isn’t too sure about tea-tree shampoo for dogs. I must admit it does smell a bit butch; so I have promised her something more floral for next time. She does look nice and fluffy nonetheless.
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Reading
It took several hours yesterday to read the Sunday paper…….. not helped by the dog, who kept jumping up on my knee. The combination of warm, comforting canine and rather dull news kept sending me to sleep. Just as well … Continue reading
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Gladness
Do not slip into the swamp of brooding sadness. A glad heart is the puse of human life, and your joy is a gift to everyone – and you. Surprise yourself to distract you from your cares; have the courage … Continue reading
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Still no sign
No sign of the builders after all this week. Nothing more to say than that.
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Plotting
You can’t win with a cat – they just have a way of coming out on top. Fox, our ginger tom, has a mixed diet of Iams Senior (he is nearly eleven after all) and an allowance of two Whiskas … Continue reading
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Back to Basics
Is it global warming or back to basics? January brings the snow, Makes our feet and fingers glow. February brings the rain, Thaws the frozen lake again. Well…..we did have half an inch of snow in January, and as ever … Continue reading
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