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What I’ve Read – September 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by nicdempsey

Hadrian: Lord of Hope – Grace Burrowes (free) Daniel’s True Desire – Grace Burrowes (library e-book) Grace Burrowes is one of those authors that are easy reading for me although some books are better than others. I’ve already noted that … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 24/09 to 30/09/2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by nicdempsey

So I’m nine months into this. It’s sort of become second nature to keep to £15 a week, although I have gone over a couple of times. So this week was marked by my being really tired and while I … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: Into October

Posted on October 3, 2016 by nicdempsey

I went from a busy weekend to a busy week. For most people, or even my 20-something self, this wasn’t a busy week but migraine fortnight was upon me and it seemed like there was a lot to do. I … Continue reading →

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2016 Goals Recap – September 2016

Posted on October 1, 2016 by nicdempsey

September is always an interesting month, I still can’t shake the back to school vibe of it, especially as it’s always after my birthday month. It’s different this year because I’m also coming to the end of my first growing … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on September 30, 2016 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! Well, it’s been a week, while I’m glad to get to the end of it and am looking forward to the weekend, it’s going to be another busy one… Here are this week’s links… Austerity and then chicanery: how … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Equipment: Salad Spinner

Posted on September 29, 2016 by nicdempsey

I’m fascinated by what people feel is essential in their kitchens and how that changes as our lives and cooking styles do. I live quite happily without a microwave, something I couldn’t have imagining when I was in my 20’s, … Continue reading →

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Volunteer for Something

Posted on September 28, 2016 by nicdempsey

We tell ourselves stories. Stories about each other, about who we are and what our families and lives are about. These stories are shortcuts. I’ll tell you that I’m the eldest and that my brother is the only Dempsey boy … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 17/09 to 23/09/2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by nicdempsey

Last week was a busy week and I wasn’t feeling terribly creative in the kitchen. It was a difficult and busy week anyway but I think this is more to do with the decrease in light, the evenings are drawing in … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: The only way out is through

Posted on September 26, 2016 by nicdempsey

Honestly the only good thing that can be said about last week was that no-one died. It’s been a week full of petty annoyance. I got knocked off my feet by a guy not looking where he was going, a … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on September 23, 2016 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’m at the end of the week and the beginning of a busy weekend! Here are this week’s links… Riz Ahmed on airport typecasting. Jeremy Corbyn and leadership. Yep The Real Junk Food Project. This is inspiring and … Continue reading →

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