Monthly Archives: July 2019

Friday Links: Is this what it felt like in the 1930’s?

Posted on July 19, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’m more than slightly horrified by the news and the state of the world. The 1929 crash led to another world war in 1939. We might be doing better than that but I saw some footage of Mussolini … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner: The Low Energy Options

Posted on July 18, 2019 by nicdempsey

I talk about food quite a bit, from what I eat, to what I grow, to what I cook. I’m interested in those things in other people too. I’m really fascinated by what people buy and how they plan cooking … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Maintenance

Posted on July 17, 2019 by nicdempsey

After last week’s excitement, the plot really needed some attention. As ever this time of year, both the weeds and the things you want to grow are all thriving. So we picked: beetroot, carrots, salad, gooseberries, I gave the mint … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Tiring but worth it.

Posted on July 15, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I had quite the week last week. Work was stressy because it was quarterly reporting week. I don’t have a lot to do with that but you know when everyone you work with is having ‘that’ kind of … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Civil Service

Posted on July 12, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’m really not happy to be British right now, I’d rather be a voice in 27 countries, than told what to do by the US…   Not a Human, but a Dancer. This stuff is fascinating… What the … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Award Winner!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by nicdempsey

As I mentioned on Monday, Ma and I won an award at the Open Day for basically being nice and wanting to help our allotment neighbour as much as we can.Taking on the plot has had so many benefits, for … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Nice Girls Finish First!

Posted on July 8, 2019 by nicdempsey

Years and years ago I had a bag that someone bought me that said ‘nice girls finish first’. This is my motto (yes in both the clean and not so clean interpretation of the world!). This week, Ma and I … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Warmer weather, Boris Johnson and the 4th of July

Posted on July 5, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! So it’s been a week. I’m working at home this morning and the afternoon off to sort my life out before the weekend hits and is full of allotment open day fun So this what the flat looked … Continue reading →

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Ten Years

Posted on July 4, 2019 by nicdempsey

So 10 years ago today, I moved into my flat. In my life I’ve lived in 12 different places, the longest in one place was 17 years in North End Road, so this is the longest I’ve been in one … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Two Weeks Away

Posted on July 3, 2019 by nicdempsey

A combination of being away and being really sick has kept me away from the plot. But on Sunday, Ma was back from her holiday, I was feeling better, and the weather was slightly cooler. It was time to go … Continue reading →

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