Category Archives: How I Live

Monday Miscellany: Repairs

Posted on September 21, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday!

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The annual SAD post

Posted on September 16, 2026 by nicdempsey

Every year about this time, it dawns on me that I’m going to have to cope my way through another winter and I write a post on how I’m planning to handle it. Yes, winter happens every year and I … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Life as Usual

Posted on September 14, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday!

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Monday Miscellany: Autumn

Posted on September 7, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I hope everyone has the best possible version of the week..

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Will it Juice?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by nicdempsey

Last year, just before Christmas, I caught a cold, it lasted a number of weeks. One of things that helps me when I have a cold is ginger shots, there’s something about the ginger that helps my throat and stops … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Football Season

Posted on August 24, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Plans for this week are mum and work and back exercises (it’s not a surprise that my back hurts, I’m surprised it doesn’t hurt more!). Hope the week treats you well…

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Social Care

Posted on August 18, 2026 by nicdempsey

Andy Burham has launched or at least speeded up Louise Casey’s look at social care. He said some good things and there’s been lots of things said about care and unpaid carers and the cost of paid care. Here’s what’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Too much summer

Posted on August 17, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Here’s hoping that none of us get punched in the face (actually or metaphorically) this week!

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Monday Miscellany: Birthday

Posted on August 11, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Tuesday !

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Monday Miscellany: Into August

Posted on August 3, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday!

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