Monthly Archives: February 2018

Monthly Goals – February/March 2018

Posted on February 28, 2018 by nicdempsey

We are at the end of February already and it’s going out like a lion, with snow and cold… however it is going so it’s time for a recap. So little goals for February. Mind and Body 10,000 steps a … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on February 26, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! We are currently in the midst of a cold snap and there was snow this morning and a fire drill. The snow didn’t really settle, it’s stopped now but they are predicting more and I expect that all  … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on February 23, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! It’s been a long, tiring week. I’ve not had a good week for sleep but on the other hand, my laptop has been returned fixed and I’ve actually seen people and done things. Swings and roundabouts! In case … Continue reading →

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Elderberry Syrup

Posted on February 22, 2018 by nicdempsey

I haven’t had a cold since since Christmas, clearly my post Christmas resolution to take vitamins every day is having an effect. I’m aiming to keep it that way by any means necessary and a friend of mine started taking … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: A sunny day and lots of work

Posted on February 21, 2018 by nicdempsey

It felt like we really broke the back of the work list this weekend. We’d hired a car so we could get some of the big items off the list. So on Saturday morning before 9am we were up and … Continue reading →

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Lemon Posset

Posted on February 20, 2018 by nicdempsey

Ever since I had the lime posset at Dark Horse, I knew I wanted to learn how to make it, and Tom was here for dinner yesterday, so it seemed as good a reason as any to have a go. … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on February 19, 2018 by nicdempsey

I could divide my life right now into plus and minus columns. Plus, a productive weekend. Minus, my laptop is in the shop for repair. And no, it wasn’t me, it just stopped working. Minus I’ve only had it five … Continue reading →

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Lent

Posted on February 17, 2018 by nicdempsey

I’m trying to be a bit more thoughtful about Lent this year. One of the things that I recognised last year was that I’ve been neglecting my practice of my faith and that I miss it. So Lent seemed like … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on February 16, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! It’s been a fairly standard week, there were pancakes, I got ashed, went to see Black Panther and had a much more successful work week. Today, I’m going to spend an exciting Friday night buying compost because I … Continue reading →

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Another use for pancakes

Posted on February 15, 2018 by nicdempsey

Lasagna but with pancakes instead of pasta. I try and work pancakes into the entire evening meal on pancake day! I regret nothing…

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