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Guess what?
Nobody came……. But I did read this sermon on the net, and at a time when many of the churches are facing hard decisions, it makes us pause for thought. And long for truth and love.
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Look again
You have to look carefully to see this is not a mess, but a beautiful reflection. A lot like life really.
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Winter chills
No sooner do I start dreaming of spring than winter hits hard. Minus 7degrees C last night. But the sun is beautiful especially as it glints on the frost.
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Wash and blow dry
Misty isn’t too sure about tea-tree shampoo for dogs. I must admit it does smell a bit butch; so I have promised her something more floral for next time. She does look nice and fluffy nonetheless.
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Anniversary
The Act of Union 1707 deserves a mention for its three hundred years….. There have been a lot of words penned already, not least by the political parties in Scotland. So what can I say? It has to be personal. … Continue reading
The vet the vet
Thankfully I was spared the trauma of taking Misty to the vet for a blood test. Him Behind the Wheel took her. She came home sporting a bandage on her leg. Apparently it had taken two people to hold her, … Continue reading
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One day
One day people will touch and talk perhaps easily, And loving be natural as breathing and warm as sunlight, And people will untie themselves, as string is unkotted, unfold and yawn and stretch and spread their fingers…… And people will … Continue reading
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Wanting to write
Is wanting to write the same as writing? No – of course not. But it appeals to me that the world of fiction can be much pleasanter than our world of reality. Though I suppose that depends on the author. … Continue reading
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Real time
Back in real time as it were, following a few weeks of travel. One of the highlights was a visit to the Castle Of Mey – and this has led to starting to read the Hugo Vickers biography of the … Continue reading
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