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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: November 2008
Weather watch
It has been snowing. It is dark in the morning and dark early in the afternoon. Best time of day: taking the two dogs for a walk and seeing their enjoyment. Second best time of day: closing all the curtains.
A visitor
We have a visitor – Valentine, a Llewelyn setter. He is here whilst his humans are away for the weekend.
Demise of an icon
I have to say something about Woolworths being put into receivership. It was such an important part of my childhood and growing years. That probably says as much about my childhood as it does about the company itself. It is … Continue reading
Technically challenged
As I suspected, the logistics of doing the online file transfer was more challenging than I had thought. The Open University now have at least one combined file from me. Let’s hope it is the right one.
Getting ready
I have been working hard on my first OU assignment. It is ready for the final edit and to be sent off tomorrow. The modern methods of the OU are most impressive. As well as online tutorial groups, the assignments … Continue reading
Makeover
Got taken out clothes shopping over the weekend. My style guru coaxed me into things which I would not normally have worn. Think it has been a success, even though I do say it myself. Anyway, it has made me … Continue reading
Next Sunday
Next Sunday is the first in Advent. That means the church countdown to Christmas has begun. Yikes, it really is time to listen to the shops and start shopping and to the post office and start writing cards and…… think … Continue reading
Birthday visit
Off to a party today. Don’t need to get all dressed up, it is a birthday party for a 2yr old. Perhaps a dry-suit and snorkel would be apt wear.
To create or not to create
For the sake of clarity I must make it clear that I am talking about Writing. I want to put on record that I had forgotten how stressful it is to have deadlines for handing in uni assignments. Less than … Continue reading
Rite of passage
Today I am going to a funeral. It makes me think about how important such rites of passage are. And I wish every blessing on those attending this and all the other funerals in the land today.