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Thankful

Posted on November 18, 2014 by nicdempsey

Tuesday 11 November This is Jo’s kitchen shelf. She and I have been friends for 24 years. We’ve changed lots over that time but our friendship hasn’t. I’m thankful for that and for getting to read a bedtime story to … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Work, Friends and Painting

Posted on November 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

Dinner at Jo’s, where I amused myself taking photos of the things on her kitchen shelf. There was the unexpected joy of an empty train on the way to work. Coffee with Christelle. There was painting, lots and lots of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on November 16, 2014 by nicdempsey

I’ve spent the weekend with Ma, painting it’s been hell. This is one of the songs we agree on.

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Food This Week – 15 to 21 November 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by nicdempsey

I ended up spending £57 last week, but I did buy 12 bottles of wine so I’m feeling good about that! I have wine for Christmas! I didn’t eat as much as I’d planned because I ended up at Jo’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on November 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

In my family, I’m the odd one out. My Ma and brother (and sister-in-law and nephew) are numbers people. I’m not. If we are going out to dinner, Ma and Ben will check the menu and have decided what they … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on November 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! How happy my Friday will be really depends how well the painting goes today, I’d love to revel in a day off work but I’ll be working today but for my mother rather than in the office!   … Continue reading →

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Apple Honey

Posted on November 13, 2014 by nicdempsey

I eat a lot of plain yoghurt and I wanted something sweet to go with it but I wasn’t sure what. Sugar gets a bad rap nowadays and I try to avoid hidden sugars which is fairly easy to do … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Extract

Posted on November 12, 2014 by nicdempsey

A couple of years ago, I made vanilla extract using some vodka someone had brought to a party, I’ve been using it ever since and recently ran out (and ended up accidentally putting peppermint extract in my pancakes – not … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 11, 2014 by nicdempsey

Tuesday 4 November Today I’m minus a tooth and in more pain than the tooth caused. So I’m grateful for painkillers and that I live in a world where antibiotics still work. Also not pictured ice! I’m grateful for ice … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Toothless Hag, Martinis and Grace

Posted on November 10, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last Tuesday, I had that tooth removed. It was not pleasant, not at all pleasant but the dentist was pretty happy with how well I coped with the actual extraction, she did warn me that I would fill much worse … Continue reading →

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