Something old, something new

Something old, something new

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Life and Other Things

This isn’t about weddings. It’s about roots that run deep, things that change, and things that never change. I have always been introspective about life in general. But these days, I find myself thinking about where I fit in to this community and here is...
And still, we smile

And still, we smile

by | Oct 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

Looking around the room, I noted that for the most part, this was an older crowd. Gathered at the Robertson-Clark building in Dallkeith on October 26, we were here to say goodbye to the late Frances Fraser. This was one of those informal memorial gatherings, where,...
Why storage is so important

Why storage is so important

by | Jun 23, 2024 | Life and Other Things

When I drive past large signs that say ‘Self Storage,’ I imagine rolling up the sliding doors of a storage unit to find people standing there, in self-storage. Maybe the sign should say DIY storage, because surely no one is storing themselves inside...
Has it been that long?

Has it been that long?

by | Jun 2, 2024 | Life and Other Things

When I gave input to the designers for this website, I wanted a space for thinking. And writing. A career in the newspaper world meant that writing has been a part of my life for more than three decades. Writing was such a big part of who I am that I figured I had...