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Easy to Find in Scotland: Green Grass

Even though the leaves have all fallen off the trees here in St Andrews, there still is a sense of life outside because everywhere you look you can see lush, green grass! I assume that because the temperatures here rarely dip below freezing, the grass does not die and stays green all winter. I have [...]

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If you can’t beat it, join it

One of my concerns about moving to Scotland was dealing emotionally with the dismal weather. It is generally well-known that lack of sun exposure can result in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue. As we are entering the winter where we will face rain, wind, clouds, and darkness, I am reflecting on my previous concerns [...]

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