I haven’t met any notable locals here in our new town, but there are still some characters I’ve wanted to tell you about from our old village. I thought that today I would introduce you to Fergus. For a few… Continue Reading
My husband Sem recently wrote in a blog post, “I left my native county of Caithness fifty-odd years ago and I never imagined that I would return. Unfortunate circumstances brought me here and it surprises me to find that I… Continue Reading
We’ve moved! After months of waiting it all happened in a bit of a rush, but we are now moved and mostly unpacked (one box to go). The rooms look less like storage bunkers and more like living spaces. I… Continue Reading
The wind is whistling and moaning today, as it has done for the last few days. Winter in the Highlands can often be breezy and occasionally hide-under-the-bed stormy; the present gale falls into the latter category. This morning I’m in… Continue Reading
The other day I met up with Evelyn in one of the village shops. Tiny, with dark brown eyes and a cap of white hair, our former village Postmistress peers at the world over her spectacles in a way that… Continue Reading
Life is all about changes: some we want, others we don’t. My husband and I are facing one of those unwanted changes. Oh, it’s nothing terrible, really! But we will be moving farther north, hopefully in the not-too-distant future. The… Continue Reading
“You wanna fight me? Eh?” This unexpected but earnest question was asked of my husband a few years ago as he waited at the bus stop in a nearby village. Recognizing the man as a resident of a local care… Continue Reading
There’s someone I would like you to “meet”. It’s our friend Al, who is one of those “everyday heroes” you hear about, quietly living his life, helping others without asking for anything in return, and generally making people smile. He… Continue Reading
When I started writing for A News Cafe it was my intention to focus on village life, local residents, and the history and culture of the Highlands, with my “personal” life coming second. Recently, though, some of you have read… Continue Reading
A few months ago I wrote about getting ready to take the “practical” driving test for my British driver’s license, and I’m happy to say that I passed! Despite the assurances of various friends (who apparently believe they have powers… Continue Reading
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