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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
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Longer days
The days are getting longer. It feels very strange, especially as I seem to have missed January this year.
Still abed
Still laid low by the flu but feeling able to indulge in a little light computing. To add insult to injury, a tooth broke over the weekend. Thus, I am praying I do not swallow any more of it whilst … 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.
Diet Polis
This is evidence of progress. A sauce packet that is easily opened and contains a reasonable quantity for a fish supper. Sssssh! Don’t tell the Diet Polis. Have a peaceful Sunday.
A right attitude
I like the Sunday Herald’s attitude towards the credit/financial crisis. Their correspondent suggested that whenever someone mentions the crisis, the thing to do is to hide behind the sofa, cover your ears with your hands and sing la-la-la very loudly. … Continue reading
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Who do you think you are?
Catching up on some recorded TV yesterday, I watched the episode about Jerry Springer. It made me cry seeing his journey to trace relatives killed in the Holocaust. You can still see the programme on BBCi player here. Not for … Continue reading
Balmeddie sunshine
This is to remind me that the sun really does still shine somewhere.
Another veterinary visit
Misty had another visit to the vet yesterday – this time to our home surgery. She shivered and was all pathetic despite being petted and reassured, but it turned out it was just as well she was seen again. One … Continue reading
Quote of the week
Picture a Highland glen – tranquil, river burbling by, mountains all around, blue sky, sheep baaing, highland cattle grazing……. youngest granddaughter pipes up – “Is there a juice shop up here?” Classic memory.
Mondays again
Thank goodness…. another Monday….. another Day Off. PS – Let there not be rain on this St Swithin’s day!