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Weekend Tasklist

Posted on January 4, 2014 by nicdempsey

Four days into the New Year and my life reverts back to reality! So the tasklist is back and my need to sort the flat and myself out so that next week goes smoothly. Why? Because next week is a full … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on January 3, 2014 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a good week, I’m slightly discombobulated because of the day off on Wednesday but pleased that I got to spend some time with Jo and Ms T! It’s time get back to normal after … Continue reading →

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Chorizo, Bean and Barley Stew

Posted on January 2, 2014 by nicdempsey

Today, most people are going back to work after Christmas and New Year. The tubes are crowded again and everybody is slightly grumpy about being back at work and having to adjust to being up early again. I worked over … Continue reading →

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2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by nicdempsey

A New Year. I always thought that the New Year comes at the wrong time. I think the accountants have it right and a New Year should start in Spring, not in the depths of winter. It’s also hard to … Continue reading →

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NYE plans

Posted on December 31, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been asked a couple of times today, if I have plans for this evening. My answer to this is a horrified no. I am to old for the ‘It’s NYE, I must do something and not be alone, it’s … Continue reading →

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2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by nicdempsey

On the last day of 2013, it’s probably time to think about how it went. I think it’s been a pretty good year. It’s not been a momentous year, yes, I turned 40, so if people could stop asking for … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – December 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by nicdempsey

Black Heart – Holly Black The last of the Curse Workers books. I really enjoyed them, I liked that there is no absolute good or bad and while I don’t think it’s a happy ending really, I like that it … Continue reading →

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Weekend off..

Posted on December 28, 2013 by nicdempsey

This is usually the point of the week, where I post a list of housework-y tasks but it is Christmas and we’re in the part of the year that’s a bit floaty and not quite like normal life, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on December 27, 2013 by nicdempsey

Hello, it is Friday even though it feels like the weekend, I’m working today and I have a feeling I’m going to get a lot done because there won’t be any interruptions or emails to deal with! I hope everyone had the … Continue reading →

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Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by nicdempsey

Ma and I are sitting in the sofa after a fairly hectic day and wondering how Laura manages to keep up with Oli. Highlight of the day was the wind up penguin races! The lovely thing about Christmas Day is … Continue reading →

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