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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 2009
Advent crosses
That title doesn’t seem to fit or go together. I have just been thinking of crosses because the Craig Lodge community have erected the cross on the hill opposite the house. Come to think of it, people don’t like the … Continue reading
Sunday Service
Went to a combined service at Crianlarich today. It was most uplifting – and that was the sermon and communion, not just the soup and goodies afterwards. The afternoon has been spent chatting to various friends and doing more Christmas … Continue reading
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Fox the cat
OK – he has been insisting on a photo-shoot now that he is almost back to normal. The main differences in him are the sleeker look and the apparent craze for cuddles.
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The quest for peace
By Edward Rowland Sill. ‘Tis not in seeking, ‘Tis not in endless striving Thy quest is found. Be still and listen. Be still, and drink the silence Of all around. Not for thy crying, Not for thy loud beseeching Will … Continue reading
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Applications and iphone
Now I understand why there was such a commotion at the launch of the iphone and the explosion of applications – some free, some minimal in cost and even some dearer ones like car navigational systems. It is like suddenly … Continue reading
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R and R
The expedition went well yesterday despite horrendous rain and bad roads. I did get the intended phone, but don’t have the energy to get it all set up with my computer today. A much needed rest day is required. How … Continue reading
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Expedition
A day out today to collect my new mobile phone. The intention at the start of the day is that it should be an iphone. It will be interesting to see what I come home with.
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People with us
It was lovely to see friends yesterday and to catch up on all sorts of things. Wish I had written the following, but it was by Frederick Buechner: You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between … Continue reading
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Christmas decorations
No thank you – I do not want a cairn terrier angel ornament. It looks like a demented bat!
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