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Advent – Preparation and Change for 2016.

Posted on December 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last Sunday was the 1st Sunday of Advent, ready or not Christmas is coming…. Advent is all about waiting, for Christians, its the season before Christmas, we’re waiting for Jesus, the child who will change everything. However, like all good … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on December 4, 2015 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’ve had a week of feeling a bit down, so three links this week! Mark Steele on bombing Syria. When I worked in Social Services, a social worker told me that the difference between parents of children in … Continue reading →

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Date Bars

Posted on December 3, 2015 by nicdempsey

I was expecting that six weeks more or less off my feet and at home would lead me to put on weight, that hasn’t been the case. Partly because I haven’t had a lot of appetite and partly because there … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – November 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

I expected that in November, what with the being indoors on the sofa for the whole month, that I’d read loads and make a dent in the TBR pile. That didn’t happen. I read a bit but I also rediscovered … Continue reading →

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Cooking, Food Budgets and Accountability – The Plan.

Posted on December 1, 2015 by nicdempsey

On Saturday, I’m going to chat about how 2015 went in terms of spending. One of the things I have a problem with is consistency, I can be really careful for two months and then blow all that saved money … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – People are terrible

Posted on November 30, 2015 by nicdempsey

This week I went outside three times and two of those times I was by myself. I know it sounds silly but it’s a big deal for me. I’m aware that I’m going to be back to work soon and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on November 29, 2015 by nicdempsey

Stealing Sheep – Apparition.  

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Thankful 2015 – Week 5

Posted on November 28, 2015 by nicdempsey

This week I’m back to a straight list. The NHS Ma, who is always great but has gone above and beyond in the last 5 weeks Ben, for taking me to the hospital Oli, who took one look at me … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on November 27, 2015 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! This week I have been mostly doing cross-stitch, so not as many links… Woman and ISIS. This is a long read but worth it. The mid-life crisis is real. Apparently, I’m at that ‘most unhappy’ age. I think … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Peppers

Posted on November 26, 2015 by nicdempsey

So I’ve started to think about cooking again, a sure sign of recovery (I’ve also started to do the laundry too although ironing will have to be done sitting down if Ma goes on strike!). One of my favourite websites … Continue reading →

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