Category Archives: Family

Rich or poor, people matter (guest post)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by nicdempsey

As you may have guessed, I’m really close to my mum, she reads the blog and tells me what she thinks about it (and nags me about my inability to proof read properly.) I’ve been telling her she should write … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ma | Tagged | 7 Comments

The Weekend

Posted on January 28, 2013 by nicdempsey

Welcome to Monday. How was your weekend? I had another quiet weekend, however, I’ve been an organising demon, I’ve cleared out lots of messy areas in the house, been a good daughter and am ready for what the week has … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, How I Live | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Cooking Basics: The Meat Sauce

Posted on January 9, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been thinking a bit about the basic food that I turn into lots of different meals and this is right up there. I used to call it bolognese but it’s not really it’s a meat sauce and I learnt … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Food | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

2012 – Some of the year in pictures

Posted on December 31, 2012 by nicdempsey

I was thinking about writing a review of the year but in the end decided to let pictures sum it up. January February March April May June July August September October November December

Posted in Family, Food, Home, How I Live, Ma, Photos, Thankful | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Christmas 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by nicdempsey

It feels like Christmas and Boxing Day was another weekend so I’m going to recap it like I do the weekend. Normal programming will resume tomorrow, with Friday Links (I’m changing the name because I do seem to be posting every … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family, Home, How I Live, Ma, Photos | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Weekend

Posted on December 17, 2012 by nicdempsey

Friday night I was out for work drinks. There are no pictures, be glad! On Saturday, I got up and out of the house to meet Ma, Laura and Oli. We were off to see ‘Room on the Broom’. Oli … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, How I Live | Tagged , | 1 Comment

The Weekend

Posted on December 10, 2012 by nicdempsey

Friday Night was another night with Oli and Ma. Oli was in a ‘no’ mood, he’s been ill this week and was just tired and done. He didn’t want to help make pizza, he didn’t want to wear his apron, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, How I Live, Ma | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Jillian

Posted on December 4, 2012 by nicdempsey

As you may have gathered from all the times I’ve mentioned it. Today is my mother’s birthday. I’ve mentioned it here before and to be honest there isn’t too much to add. I am very close to Ma. Partly that’s because she’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ma | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Weekend

Posted on December 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

This weekend started, as ever, with Friday Night pizza although this pizza was made with the help of Oli. Oli was a star and really good, we have him again next Friday, so here’s hoping that we have as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, How I Live | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Sunday Music

Posted on December 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

Passing Strangers – Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan This is one of my mother’s favourite songs and it’s her birthday this week. It’s more than just one of Ma’s favourite songs though, it’s connected to her growing up and her … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Music | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment