A few days ago I walked to the other side of town to chat briefly to the best of friends. Along the High Street which used to have a wonderful selection of shops, down by other old establishments now closed and rather neglected, passed by the house my Grandparents lived in and where Mum lived for much of her childhood, and across the road where I took this photo of Tain Royal Academy- the original one. I love the classic style and glow of the sandstone. My dad taught here but his classroom was in a wooden portacabin kind of building. All the temporary buildings were removed in recent years and now there's a clear view across the grounds. Currently not used though there is a special needs school in new buildings on the site too.
Three good things
1. Friends there who have known me since I was one year old.
2. Friends here who have known our children since they were one year old.
3. Gentle day to myself....delicious dinner with Allan. Home is good.
@maggiemae thank you for your lovely comment! I love the word gentle too. I think I notice it more and more in what often seems like a harsh and strident world.
Thank you all for your lovely comments - much appreciated