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Reasons to be cheerful..

Posted on April 7, 2011 by nicdempsey

1) In Our Time on Radio Four this morning…about Octavia Hill, I miss the introduction but realise it’s her they’re talking about, which makes me feel quite brainy. Also Peabody (last employer gets a mention!) 2) Making bread, homemade bread … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful..

Posted on April 6, 2011 by nicdempsey

1. Spring is springing, it’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining and I get to wear flip flops in public again. 2. A walk in the morning with Tina and another in the afternoon to catch up, lovely to … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful…1, 2, 3

Posted on April 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

1) Call from agency in response to me sending them my CV and an appointment on Thursday. I have been worried about sinking into a slough of despond about unemployment and this gives me hope that it won’t be another … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful….1, 2, 3

Posted on April 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

As I enter a time of unemployment, I need to remember how lucky I am so I’m going to find three good things about each day this week: 1) New furniture in the living room that sorts out a messy … Continue reading →

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Furniture

Posted on April 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have new furniture! I know that for a lot of people this isn’t terribly exciting, so let me explain. When I moved into this flat, it was unfurnished but apart from a bed, chest of drawers, 2 lovely chairs … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on March 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

So, this is sort of a Manhattan but with gin!! And is also known as a Bronx with Bitters. I have changed some of the proportions, less vermouth, more gin! I’ve specified the type I’ve used but you can always … Continue reading →

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Friday night cocktail

Posted on March 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

1oz midori 1oz cointreau 1oz lemon juice Shake over ice, pour into glass, drink. Happy Friday…

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English of Irish descent

Posted on March 13, 2011 by nicdempsey

I was reading this today and the comments got me thinking. This St Patrick’s Day, I will be watching the National Theatre’s production of Frankenstein at a cinema in Kensingston (the theatre was sold out). I may at some point … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – February 2011

Posted on March 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

I read one new book in February. 12. South Riding by Winifred Holtby. I’ve wanted to read this for a while largely because of two other books, Testament of Friendship by Vera Britten, which is about the friendship between Vera … Continue reading →

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Books read in January

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nicdempsey

1. Shades of Grey – Jasper Fforde 2. The Demon’s Lexicon – Sarah Rees Brennan Loved this, loved it so much I went straight out and bought the next one. YA and urban fantasy and full of great lines ‘Of … Continue reading →

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