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What I’ve Read – March and April 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by nicdempsey

I feel way behind on reading this year, I’ve read 42 books, some long, some novella length and at a shade over 10 a month, it’s about usual.  Last month I also started to cull the TBR list on the … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: The no-good, very bad Monday

Posted on May 6, 2019 by nicdempsey

What is it about the first week back at work after a holiday that makes it so very tiring? This week I have been mostly exhausted, for no apparent reason! Last Monday was not a good day, because I started … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: You Better You Bet

Posted on May 5, 2019 by nicdempsey

This was on the radio last night. The Greatest Hits of The Who was one of Ma’s car tapes and I have strong memories of singing all the words while sitting in Ma’s first brand new car (a Renault 5 … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: 19 Crimes Red Wine

Posted on May 4, 2019 by nicdempsey

I’m not a wine snob. As a general rule, if it’s white I don’t like it to be too sweet and I don’t like oaky wine, if it’s fizz I’d prefer a cremant over prosecco, with red I generally pick … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: I give confidential security briefings. You leak.

Posted on May 3, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! There is a link in here about pandas, so I’m going to share something that never fails to make me smile Here are this week’s links Prawn to be wild: cocaine found in all shrimp tested in rural … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Indoor sowing

Posted on April 30, 2019 by nicdempsey

I’m not a person known for patience, I try (some people would say that I’m very trying!) but I like things to be done the minute I decide it’s time. So this year’s surprise is that I only sowed by … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: A Staycation

Posted on April 29, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s my first day back at work since before Easter, I’m feeling a bit more rested but already thinking about my next holiday in June (when I’m spending a couple of days in York). I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: The Wine We Drink – Drew Holcomb and The Neighbours

Posted on April 28, 2019 by nicdempsey
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Recommendations: Marks and Spencer’s Formula Absolute Lip Eye Cream

Posted on April 27, 2019 by nicdempsey

One of the best things I did for myself last year was the M&S Beauty Calendar. I find December difficult and the calendar was the perfect daily present, something to look forward too. It also introduced me to new beauty … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Holiday

Posted on April 26, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I have been on annual leave this week, it’s been marvellous! Links are therefore less news orientated because honestly, I’ve switched my brain off this week… The Predator That Makes Great White Sharks Flee in Fear A rosé … Continue reading →

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