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Sunday Music

Posted on October 6, 2013 by nicdempsey

In 2007, I finally understood what my parents had been going on about. I remember hearing songs and my parents being horrified and telling my about the ‘original’ version. Then McFly’s version of ‘Baby’s Coming Back’ was all over the … Continue reading →

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Tasks for the weekend

Posted on October 5, 2013 by nicdempsey

One of the ways that I react to the autumn and the onset of SAD, is to just focus on getting through the week and then collapsing in a heap at the weekend. Which is pretty much how September went. … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail Re-visited

Posted on October 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

I have the beginnings of a cold. I am croaky of voice, starting to get bunged up and very, very tired. Yes, I am tired most of the time, but I’m more tired now! At work today, the boss was … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on October 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

Hello Friday! This is the week when the Tory and Republican Parties went a little bit mad and the Daily Mail was disgusting or more disgusting than usual! To smear a dead man in order to get at his son. … Continue reading →

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Soup

Posted on October 3, 2013 by nicdempsey

I eat soup at least once a week and as the temperature drops and it gets darker, soup becomes the perfect food, easy, quick and comforting, so I eat it more! There are a couple of soup recipes on here. The … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – September 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by nicdempsey

She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth – Helen Castor This has been on my to be read list for ages. You couldn’t tailor a book more perfect for my interests, medieval English history and the role of queens. … Continue reading →

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What politicians fail to understand…

Posted on October 1, 2013 by nicdempsey

We are in party conference season at the moment, with each of the major parties trying to convince voters that they have all the answers and that we should vote for them. This week it’s the turn of the Conservative … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on September 29, 2013 by nicdempsey

Friday night started as is traditional with pizza and wine, although Ma came over to stay too.   The plan was G&T, pizza and wine, and one whiskey after pudding. Except I only had bourbon in the house! Ma was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on September 29, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been listening to the The Civil Wars album since it came out (on my birthday) and every time I heard this song, I was very aware that it sounded like something else and it’s been bugging me. Then it … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on September 27, 2013 by nicdempsey

If my posts this week haven’t been a guide, my default mood this week has been sick and/or grumpy, however, it’s Friday and I had a really strong coffee this morning so I’m running off that and the joy of … Continue reading →

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