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A walk to Calgary
A wintry day but although it is cold it is pleasant and lovely to walk in Mull. All the way to Calgary where there to greet me was an otter in the waters. Time for a tea and some biscuits and a read of the paper before the bus. Marvellous to look out...
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Yoshi Hattori
射殺された日本人学生の母親は、米国の銃改革の勢力となった 服部芳夫の母親は米国で行動を求めるだろう 服部芳は米国に到着し、ハロウィンパーティーに行く途中で致命的な間違いを犯した。 16歳の日本人留学生がルイジアナ州バトンルージュの間違った家に近づいたとき、彼は自分の人生を恐れていたと主張する住宅所有者によって銃撃された。 ロドニー・ピアーズは、国民の自衛に致命的な力を使うことを可能にする「あなたの根拠となる」法律の米国議論の先駆けと見なされた場合には、たとえそれが後退によって回避されたとしても、代わりに。批評家は、それらを「最初に撃つ」法と呼びます。...
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Monday morning
Every day I am astonished by how little I know, and discouraged, obedient as I am to the demand to know more — always more. But then there is the slow seep of light from the day, and I look to the west where the hills are darkening, setting their shoulders...
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French cars
For some strange reason, for most of us people, France and the French are seldom associated with great cars. Perhaps it is our image of them producing the best bread that overshadows their forte in creating great cars . Or maybe it could be our own ignorance....
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Quietness
Quiteness Noise is all around us. Even in the Scottish countryside. Fluttering of the last years leaves. Sea breeze makes its presence known. The pattering of the hedgehogs out now from their hibernation. The frozen icy breath for it is a very cold Spring...
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"Willie Was a Wanton Wag".
A lovely Scottish highland tune, is "Willie Was a Wanton Wag". This tune holds a unique place in a marvellous Scottish song. The words of it were written by the Scottish poet William Hamilton (?1665 - 24 May 1751) The tune was brought to my attention...
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Facebook bans Jesus Christ.
Facebook bans Jesus Christ There are many reasons that Facebook is evil but this defies all understanding. Facebook said that the image of Christ was an ‘Excessively Violent Content’. Facebook received a potential advert from a Catholic college for their...
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Parisian Tea
We had a lovely tea in this great place in Paris It is not every day we are in Paris. But Paris is a great place to be in. We decided upon this place called Mariages Freres. It had exquisite cakes that attracted us. However they had so many different...
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CHODNIKI DLA ROWERÓW!
CHODNIKI DLA ROWERÓW! Drogi rowerowe są nader kuszącym miejscem do parkowania dla wielu kierowców. Zazwyczaj mają szerokość samochodu, często są puste i położone tuż przy jezdni. Ideał. Potrafię zrozumieć, że można popełnić błąd, bo ścieżki często są...
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A wonder of the world
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who doesn’t pays it.” You know who said that? Albert Einstein. How is it that some people seem to have such a firm grip on their financial future while others find...
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a plastic water bottle?
What’s the best alternative to a plastic water bottle? Refuse bottled water point blank – plastic bottles are derived from crude oil and take thousands of years to break down in landfill. But select reusable water bottles with care, as many have plastic...
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Airbnb
Airbnb London Early last year Airbnb brought in new measures to ensure its London hosts were complying with rules banning them from renting out their entire home for more than 90 days a year unless they have the relevant permissions. Paris Since January,...
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France save by the new Technology
France need to improve before they meet Peru in their next match in the World Cup. Against Australia they were not quick enough on the pitch, offensively France was not as good as they should be. France was lucky with the VAR France must do better than...
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Monday is a joy
Monday is a Joy. A pleasure as the morning arrives Delight in the garden before breakfast. The insects feeding on the nettles. Birds arriving with the dawn chorus. A multitude of birds feeding on insects. Slowly leave the garden with a smile. Breakfast...
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Wednesday: A day for ice cream
Wednesday: A day for surprises An unexpected delivery. A chance meeting with an old friend. A doughnut instead of breakfast Everything is good as Lavender attracts the Butterflies. Smiling as the ice cream melts before it hits my throat Fluctuating weather...
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Thursday: Waiting for a Letter
Thursday waiting for the postman waiting for a letter waiting for some news having such a pleasure in opening up a letter then sitting down in a big armchair with some biscuits and a warm cup of tea then read the news such delight in holding words the...
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Stanley Rother
Stanley Rother On May 25, 1963, Stanley Rother, a farmer from Okarche, Oklahoma, was ordained for his home diocese of Oklahoma City-Tulsa. Having flunked out of the area seminary due to his difficulty with Latin, Fr. Rother finally accepted an invitation...
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America on Fire
The United States of America is on Fire. Heatwaves are all about. Heatfires -Wildfires all around. Fires in England burning bright as Peat catches alight Sweden with so many wildfires they need help from Firemen from throughout Europe. Latvia consumed...
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Icecream in Summer
A delight and a pleasure is Icecream in Summer Nothing better than a traditional ice cream. savour the cream taste savour the moment slowly a pleasure to climax . . Yum - Yum - Yum Yummy Yummy - Yum Yum. What pleasures that we have in life but no better...
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Lavender in July
Lavender in July Now is the time to take some of the lavender into the house so as to use immediately but also to store away for using it later In the kitchen, lavender makes an interesting flavouring for cakes and other recipes. Try popping a few sprigs...
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Objects are repositories of memories
Memories change for memory is in a flux - unreliable and deceive us all. So we hang onto objects so us to hang onto our memory. So we have a teddy bear that we glasp onto at night - was the same from our childhood retaining the warmth of the cosiness...
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Lapland on fire
Sweden has again shown that they were unprepared for Fire. Amongst on the wildfires in Europe there have been cracks exposed. Those were shown that austerity in the fire service costs lives. Greece and Sweden have both required extreme help Poland has...
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California on fire
Fire and wildfire is no stranger to California. This year has no differences. The firefighters are strong and dedicated. Too often the firefighters in California sacrifice their lives to save others. This year is also filled with the memories of those...
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Our City Living Environment
What we need to survive when living in the city Any sensitive observer who has spent time in a town or city can see that there is a clear link between quality of living environment and social problems. Anything that moves towards improving living space...
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Hatred, Ridicule or Contempt
Hatred, Ridicule or Contempt Reputation, reputation, reputation ! O, I have lost my reputation ! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial ! Shakespeare, Othello In this new, modern, technology, internet world it is the importance...