Monthly Archives: May 2010

Hotch Potch

Posted on May 11, 2010 by freda

A week ago today I was talking about A New Start in blogland. I asked for comments about what people thought of the blog and what they would like to see on the blog. The answers were varied and interesting. … Continue reading →

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Falling Angels

Posted on May 10, 2010 by freda

Have just finished reading Falling Angels by Tracy Chevalier. I can’t remember whether I found it whilst browsing somewhere or read a review online, either way, I am delighted that the book found its way into my “to read” shelf. … Continue reading →

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VE Day

Posted on May 9, 2010 by freda

Yesterday was VE Day. I was 15 months old at the time. The funny thing is that somehow it has affected who I am today. In fact if you take a long hard look, it has affected all of us. … Continue reading →

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Keeping calm

Posted on May 8, 2010 by freda

A few years ago we visited Barter Books in Alnwick, Northumberland. In the guide book it was billed as the largest secondhand bookshop in Europe. I’m not sure if that is true, but for someone who adores books, reading and … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on May 7, 2010 by freda

I have been at a small meeting in connection with the re-design of Learning Disability Services in Argyll & Bute. It was salutory to listen to others and to realise how important it is to slow down, think carefully and … Continue reading →

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Voting

Posted on May 6, 2010 by freda

Just back from voting. That meant a pleasant meander, through the village to the local school. Funny how you can walk a route frequently with the dog, but when it is to vote it all takes on a different meaning. … Continue reading →

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Wordle

Posted on May 5, 2010 by freda

This is not a new idea, but this website gives a snapshot of what I’m blogging about. It will be interesting to do another one in a few months’ time and see whether there will be any change.

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A new start

Posted on May 4, 2010 by freda

Apparently there is plenty of information “out there” or in hard copy about how to blog. Thus far, ie since November 2003, I have not really researched the subject. Perhaps now is the time to take things more seriously. After … Continue reading →

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Bird Life

Posted on May 3, 2010 by freda

Cuckoo heard on 1st May, sand martins spotted on 3rd May. Where are the swallows?

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Bright hope for tomorrow

Posted on May 2, 2010 by freda

The primulas are blooming despite the temperature being only 5C

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