Monthly Archives: January 2009

Cheeky

Posted on January 31, 2009 by nicdempsey

At Dionne’s tonight to see her new flat (which is marvellous and still surprisingly tidy).  Aidan is on top form, witness this: Dionne: You’re right Aidan, I stand corrected Aidan: No you don’t Mummy, you stand wrong.  I stand correct. … Continue reading →

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Holidays I have known

Posted on January 21, 2009 by nicdempsey

I don’t really do holidays.  I don’t have the knack of that much forward planning.  It might be because growing up, we didn’t have family holidays.  You know, where Mum, Dad and kids go away for 2 weeks every year.  … Continue reading →

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Republic

Posted on January 21, 2009 by nicdempsey

I watched my first presidential inauguration back in the 90’s (I was doing politics A level and choose the US political system option), and then and every time I have watched one since I am amazed by how moved I … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Bakery

Posted on January 13, 2009 by nicdempsey

So Sarah and I finally got together the Sunday before last and we were going to go the the V & A but ended up eating cake at the Hummingbird Bakery. Conversation included Sarah’s new hoodie, Christmas, how bloody cold … Continue reading →

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