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Thankful 2015 – Week 2

Posted on November 7, 2015 by nicdempsey

I was thinking about a list this week, but what I’m really grateful for this week is connection. I went outside once this week, to have my stitches out, I haven’t seen many people over the last two weeks so … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on November 6, 2015 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! This week’s links… Women who have to travel to England for abortions. I support the right of women to have abortions but I’m reluctant to wade into the rights and wrongs of access to abortion in the Republic. … Continue reading →

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Freedom…sort of…

Posted on November 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, I got my stitches out! My lovely brother drove Ma and me to the hospital and then I finally got to see my foot.As you can see, the operation has made my foot any prettier but it’s so lovely … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – October 2015

Posted on November 3, 2015 by nicdempsey

Courtiers: The Secret History of the Georgian Court – Lucy Worsley (TBR pile) This was a birthday present from Jo about two years ago and it’s shocking that it’s take me so long to get around to reading it. My … Continue reading →

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Nephew No 2

Posted on November 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

Nearly 2 months after Joe made his arrival, here are some photos of him.  NewbornAll of them Being held very carefully by his big brother. Joe at a day old was more cooked than Oli, Joe was a bit late, Oli … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Down Here – Turnpike Troubadours

Posted on November 1, 2015 by nicdempsey

Back in September, I discovered that The Turnpike Troubadours had a new album and I ordered it and then forgot about it. On Thursday night my phone reminded me that the album was downloaded. Hurrah for new music. The genre … Continue reading →

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Thankful 2015

Posted on October 31, 2015 by nicdempsey

November is a month I really loathe, it’s dark, cold, often rainy and there are some not so nice anniversaries and it’s when I really struggle as I get seasonally affected. So inspired by Krissie, I’ve spent several Novembers remembering … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on October 30, 2015 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’ve been a shut in this week, I haven’t left the house since I got home from the hospital on Friday, fortunately I have been able to feed and wash myself but mostly I’ve been on the sofa … Continue reading →

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Booze Related Presents

Posted on October 29, 2015 by nicdempsey

With some time on my hands and the knowledge that walking is going to be severely limited from now until Christmas and because I can’t drink while I’m recovering, alcohol and the painkillers don’t mix. I’ve been thinking about presents … Continue reading →

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Recovering from surgery…

Posted on October 28, 2015 by nicdempsey

It’s been 5 days since the osteotomy, honestly, I’m surprised by how easy and how difficult it’s been. First up pain. It is painful, someone cut open my foot, shaved off some bone and moved my toe to a new position. … Continue reading →

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