Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Pope’s visit to the UK

Posted on September 17, 2010 by freda

Over the last couple of days I’ve been busy watching coverage of the Pope’s visit. To put it into context, many years ago, when I was an ordinand, I ended up being helped by a spiritual director who was a … Continue reading →

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Philosopher friend and Grace

Posted on September 15, 2010 by freda

I enjoy conversations with a purpose and especially like time to discuss the deeper issues of life. This is a story which my “philosopher friend” wanted shared on the blog. Both of us would be interested in your thoughts. The … Continue reading →

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Beach Glass

Posted on September 14, 2010 by freda

Beach glass holds a particular fascination for me, and I’ve blogged about it before. It’s not just the thought of collecting something that costs next to nothing, I have to confess that I paid money for the latest addition to … Continue reading →

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Wet Monday?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by freda

When the children were young I was a full time mum, and a wet Monday was a bit of a disaster. Firstly, the washing ended up draped round the house – (no tumble-dryers then,) and secondly if it wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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Labrador and Dolphin

Posted on September 12, 2010 by freda

Couldn’t resist this short video. Talk about the lion lying down with the lamb.

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The brooding skies of autumn

Posted on September 11, 2010 by freda

Went for a walk with the dog this afternoon and caught the tail end of a shower. The temperature is still pretty high for this time of year (17.5C)  The acorns have started swelling on the oak trees and in … Continue reading →

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Talking of challenges…

Posted on September 10, 2010 by freda

Talking of challenges, I wonder if you have ever read Tolstoy’s War and Peace. I bought it in early adulthood and then could never get to grips with the Russian names and the tendency to lapse into French at times … Continue reading →

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The Art of Growing

Posted on September 9, 2010 by freda

The ageing book on the go at the moment is – The Art of Growing Old, by Carroll Saussy. It was first published in 1998, so is rapidly growing “older” itself. She makes a lot of sense, and I was … Continue reading →

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Living the Questions again

Posted on September 7, 2010 by freda

There we were at the discussion group in the church hall talking about incarnational theology. Alright – I know it is getting late. Bear with me. The course consists of written material, a DVD wherein well-known theologians and clergy take … Continue reading →

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Is it? Isn’t it? It is

Posted on September 6, 2010 by freda

Taken in Oban this afternoon.

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