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A weekend without a camera

Posted on July 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

Last Friday I got home and realised that I’d left my favourite little camera at my brother’s. This is sad because I did things that were quite photogenic! I know that the best camera is the one you have with … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged 2011, Camera, family, friends, fun, Grace planning, iPhone, July, July 2011, weekend | Leave a comment

Sunday Music

Posted on July 24, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have been playing this over and over this week… The 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 7th symphony. Just beautiful..

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Aunt duty

Posted on July 22, 2011 by nicdempsey

Yesterday with the nephew did not get off to a good start! It was raining, Oli was grumpy and very clear that I wasn’t a good substitute for his Mum and Dad. However, after a banana he calmed down for … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged 2011, aunty stuff, family, July, July 2011, oliver | Leave a comment

Lessons from my little brother…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by nicdempsey

As you can imagine, being sick, my job ending etc, etc. has left me in a bit of a slump. I have done things. I saw the last Harry Potter movie, I’ve made jam, I’ve applied for JSA and contacted … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, Whining, Work or not | Tagged 2011, brother, family, getting a grip, July, July 2011, kick up the backside, snapping out of it | Leave a comment

Gooseberry Jam

Posted on July 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

On Sunday, Waitrose had gooseberries. I don’t often go into Waitrose and gooseberries aren’t often sold anymore but I love them and they were half price so of course I bought them. Then I made jam. There is something very … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking | Tagged 2011, cooking, good food, gooseberries, jam, July, July 2011, preserving | Leave a comment

Language

Posted on July 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

This weekend I was listening to Four Thought on Radio 4, I know, it’s not exactly a surprise! (the link is to iPlayer and it’s only 15 minutes) Matthew Engel talks about differences between British English and American English, making … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Things I Like | Tagged "radio 4', 2011, American English, British English, Four Thought, July, July 2011, language, language is culture, radio | Leave a comment

Sunday Music: Be With Me – Foy Vance

Posted on July 17, 2011 by nicdempsey

Last year at Greenbelt, I wondered into Centaur to hear Foy Vance. Hadn’t heard of him before that but the guys had mentioned him and he was on before Lou Rhodes so I went along and am so glad I … Continue reading →

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End of an era

Posted on July 15, 2011 by nicdempsey

Not taking this too seriously, but today the last Harry Potter film is out and so Harry Potter Puppet Pals

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Things to do when you’re sick

Posted on July 15, 2011 by nicdempsey

So if you haven’t already worked it out, because you know I’ve been wittering on about it for the last couple of days. I have the lurgy. One of those cough/throat/cold things that won’t actually kill you, you’ll just feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Sick, Whining | Tagged 2011, comfort, comfort reading, July, July 2011, sick, things to watch and read when you're sick, whinging | Leave a comment

Sometimes it’s just horrible…and there’s nothing you can do

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

So I’ve had a cold and lost a job (yep another one, what the hell is wrong with me? – no don’t answer that question) I’m sick, I can’t run and I’m generally fed up and miserable. I feel like … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Thankful | Tagged 2011, being sick - again, family, gratitude, hard things, hard times, July, July 2011 | Leave a comment