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Happy Father’s Day
I am reminded that it is Father's Day here in Scotland. I have to be reminded of the date because it isn't one that formed an integral part of my calendar as a child. I recall one episode in school where I had to participate with the class in making our fathers a Father's Day Card and this was very odd for me since I had no-one to give it to. When I vocalised this fact to a friend I was treated to the curious stares of rather a lot of the classroom - in the mid 70s divorce was still a taboo you ... read more
When you feel down, go up
I awoke this morning feeling depressed and harbouring a sense of dread that today will resemble yesterday. The only positive thing about my waking was that I awoke by myself without any outside influences. I lay there dreading the idea of trying to write, or think, or paint, or do anything creative and being repeatedly disturbed by unpredictable, unwelcome interruptions.It is not good or healthy to wake up feeling like that, it doesn't exactly move the day forward, so just for today I put my ... read more
Ancient Trees of Fetternear