Monthly Archives: April 2019

Allotment Adventures: Indoor sowing

Posted on April 30, 2019 by nicdempsey

I’m not a person known for patience, I try (some people would say that I’m very trying!) but I like things to be done the minute I decide it’s time. So this year’s surprise is that I only sowed by … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: A Staycation

Posted on April 29, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s my first day back at work since before Easter, I’m feeling a bit more rested but already thinking about my next holiday in June (when I’m spending a couple of days in York). I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: The Wine We Drink – Drew Holcomb and The Neighbours

Posted on April 28, 2019 by nicdempsey
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Recommendations: Marks and Spencer’s Formula Absolute Lip Eye Cream

Posted on April 27, 2019 by nicdempsey

One of the best things I did for myself last year was the M&S Beauty Calendar. I find December difficult and the calendar was the perfect daily present, something to look forward too. It also introduced me to new beauty … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Holiday

Posted on April 26, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I have been on annual leave this week, it’s been marvellous! Links are therefore less news orientated because honestly, I’ve switched my brain off this week… The Predator That Makes Great White Sharks Flee in Fear A rosé … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: One Day Like This – Elbow

Posted on April 21, 2019 by nicdempsey

Years ago. Grace did an Easter Vigil and at the end of it, we (well not me, but someone) played this. It’s a good Easter song…

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Recommendations: Superdrug Intensive Moisture Hand Cream

Posted on April 20, 2019 by nicdempsey

I like hand cream, in my flat, there is one in every room and always one in my handbag. I just don’t like the feeling of dry hands after I’ve washed them. This is the one that I use most … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: A Day Early

Posted on April 18, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Thursday! So it’s seems to me that Good Friday is not a day I want to be annoyed by the state of the world, it’s also a Bank Holiday in the UK so technically today is my Friday. So … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: What I sow direct

Posted on April 17, 2019 by nicdempsey

About this time of year, I get itchy, all the amazing gardeners I follow on social media have amazing plants growing and I’m a tiny bit jealous and feel behind and like I’ll never catch up. But the harsh truth … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Finally some work…

Posted on April 16, 2019 by nicdempsey

Hello, it’s been a while since there has been an allotment update. So let’s get to it with some really good news, Pathways, the charity that own the allotment site and have withdrawn their plans to develop the site. This … Continue reading →

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