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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: August 2008
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.
Balmeddie sunshine
This is to remind me that the sun really does still shine somewhere.
Another veterinary visit
Misty had another visit to the vet yesterday – this time to our home surgery. She shivered and was all pathetic despite being petted and reassured, but it turned out it was just as well she was seen again. One … Continue reading
Good watching
It is a while since I have recommended a film. Last night I watched Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in The Bucket List. It has all the right ingredients as far as I am concerned: what makes life worthwhile; a … Continue reading
Tranquility
You can never have too much calmness.
A squash
This is one of the doggie visitors from Friday. Meggie seemed to think she ought to be able to fit into Misty’s bed. And she wouldn’t be budged.
Impromptu celebration
A welcome diversion yesterday when friends arrived unexpectedly. They were in the middle of a touring holiday and it simply set me off wanting to be on holiday again myself. I know that retirement is often viewed by others as … Continue reading
Household hints
This rather worrying household hint was in our local Review paper. The easiest way go clean your roast tray or dish is to pour some cola drink into the dirty dish and leave it to soak overnight….. Quite distressing isn’t … Continue reading