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The Becoming…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by nicdempsey

Grace starts a new ‘term’ on Saturday. If you’re in London and fancy coming along, please do.

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What I’ve Read – August 2011

Posted on September 8, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have to confess it was not a good month for reading in this house. Partly because I’m not commuting so I’ve lost 2 reading hours a day, partly because it was August and it’s my birthday month, so there … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Beautiful Things – Poison Bottles

Posted on September 7, 2011 by nicdempsey

It doesn’t sound promising, does it? Because bottles of poison really shouldn’t be ordinary or beautiful. So I’d better explain, on the way to Greenbelt, Bex thought we should stop in Burford and have a cream tea. Burford is one … Continue reading →

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Sweaty Betty

Posted on September 6, 2011 by nicdempsey

On Sunday, Ma and I went for a run. It wasn’t a great success, but we did it. I normally run in very old tracksuit bottoms and t-shirts, it’s a look, not a good one but a look. My underpinnings … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Love

Posted on September 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

Harry Baker performed at Greenbelt this year as well as doing a show in Edinburgh.  I’m really sorry I didn’t get to see him because he’s really good..

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The Heavy

Posted on September 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

So this week, the shuffle function on the phone is obsessed with The Heavy. In fairness, this is because I just finally got around to updating the music on the phone. Anyway, The Heavy, they’re great… Set Me Free Sixteen … Continue reading →

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Nephew update

Posted on September 3, 2011 by nicdempsey

Ma and I looked after Olly on Sunday. After a bad start (closing the door on us and saying ‘no’ very firmly), he came around and we went into Watford for some lunch, Olly walked, well he doesn’t really walk, … Continue reading →

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Greenbelt photos

Posted on September 2, 2011 by nicdempsey

I was only at Greenbelt for 2 days this year and missed so much good stuff but it was fun despite not getting to see much. The Tiny Tea Tent got bigger and was still full Yearn, the Grace service … Continue reading →

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Pro-Choice

Posted on August 29, 2011 by nicdempsey

I woke up this morning, thinking that I would post about Greenbelt, looking after Olly and the joy of sleeping in a bed after 2 nights camping. Instead I woke up to this news story in the Guardian. I know … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on August 28, 2011 by nicdempsey

So in case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been at Greenbelt this week. Which had me thinking about last year and my two musical highlights. One was Foy Vance but the other was Ugly Duckling.. Eye on the Gold Chain Turn … Continue reading →

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