Category Archives: Thankful

Thankful – Day 6

Posted on November 6, 2011 by nicdempsey

Lovely afternoon catching up with Jo and when she woke up, reading, playing games and discovering the full extent of Miss T’s vocabulary (like her mother she can talk!)

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Thankful – Day 5

Posted on November 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

Afternoon at the National Theatre to see Collaborators. Thankful because I live in London, near all this talent and creativity.

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Thankful – Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

Ryan is in London for a long weekend. We talked, ate a huge breakfast and he put my pictures on the wall over the stairs (I couldn’t reach!). He’s grown into an amazing person and is a credit to his … Continue reading →

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Thankful – Day 3

Posted on November 3, 2011 by nicdempsey

It starts to rain as I leave Kathy’s and by the time I’m home, I’m wet to my knees. But I get home, to a warm flat, a change of clothes, Radio 4 and a cup of mint tea. It’s … Continue reading →

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Thankful – Day 2

Posted on November 2, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have great friends. Today tea, cake and a walk with Tina. We passed a community garden and I got a free strawberry plant! Good stuff…

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Thankful – Day 1

Posted on November 1, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s the 1st November and today I went out in my flip flops. Sunshine and relatively warm weather. That’s a good thing!

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Sometimes it’s just horrible…and there’s nothing you can do

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

So I’ve had a cold and lost a job (yep another one, what the hell is wrong with me? – no don’t answer that question) I’m sick, I can’t run and I’m generally fed up and miserable. I feel like … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful..

Posted on April 13, 2011 by nicdempsey

1) Got up early when for a walk with Kathy. 2) Time in the kitchen, made chilli, roasted vegetables, made bisap 3) Time spent with godchildren 2, 3, 4 & 5. Can’t believe those tiny babies are 10 and 8, … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful..

Posted on April 8, 2011 by nicdempsey

1) This is from last night but walking into the OXO Bar and have the person on reception tell me that they have no room, only to have the bar manager recognise me and find me a table with a … Continue reading →

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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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