Monthly Archives: July 2014

Acceptable behaviour

Posted on July 31, 2014 by nicdempsey

Despite lots on at work and a migraine this week, I am feeling remarkably cheerful. It could be because I have most of next week off and I’m going to spend quite a bit of the next couple of weeks, … Continue reading →

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Practical Help

Posted on July 30, 2014 by nicdempsey

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been thinking about support and whether or not I’m good at supporting my friends. Lots of stuff has kicked off this train of thought. One of Ma’s oldest friends is currently having chemo, … Continue reading →

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Want

Posted on July 29, 2014 by nicdempsey

On Sunday I was in need of a nap and I didn’t want to lie on the sofa or go to bed. What I wanted was one of the oversized cushions that we used to have in the living room, … Continue reading →

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The weekend

Posted on July 28, 2014 by nicdempsey

Things I did this weekend… …read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a 22 month old …caught up and drank wine with the 22 month old’s mum …boggled at how big 22 month old was and enjoyed watching him explore my … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on July 25, 2014 by nicdempsey

This week went by ridiculously quickly, well that’s not quite right Monday and Tuesday dragged and then on Wednesday my brain got full up and the rest of the week flew by. Links this week are minimal, the world is … Continue reading →

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On being busy

Posted on July 24, 2014 by nicdempsey

I haven’t been really busy at work for a while. Yes, I have things to do but I’ve been getting it all done and not working late. I’ve felt quite bad about it really because everyone else has been rushed … Continue reading →

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Food this week (the hot weather edition)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by nicdempsey

Apparently, it’s going to be hot all this week. Yes, I know it’s not as hot as other places, but it is six C hotter than normal for this time of year and it’s London, this city is really not … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on July 21, 2014 by nicdempsey

How did it get to be Monday already? The only plans I have for the week are to get through it and not melt. It’s hot around here at the moment and yes, there are other places in the world … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on July 18, 2014 by nicdempsey

It’s Friday but honestly, today I can’t say it feels happy. The situation in the Ukraine is about to go bang due to a plane being shot down and 298 dead people. Israel has just upped the ante with a … Continue reading →

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Good things

Posted on July 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

This week has not been epic. I’ve been struggling to hang onto my usually sunny mood, yesterday to remind myself that life was not terrible I made a list of good things. Here it is 1) Books, a world with … Continue reading →

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