Category Archives: Things I Like

Skincare stuff

Posted on May 28, 2012 by nicdempsey

Summer has finally arrived in England, and even though the weather forecast says rain on  Wednesday, I reckon that it’s time to think about swapping products for the summer. I’ve bought the sunblock, and this is the other stuff that … Continue reading →

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In the North

Posted on May 24, 2012 by nicdempsey

I love cities, with the exception of Belfast, which I am a bit meh about, I have never met a city I wasn’t keen on. Of course, my favourite city is the one I was born in and live in … Continue reading →

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Pictures…

Posted on May 21, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m back from holiday, it was just the right amount of rest, exercise and indulgence. I love Northumberland, I love waking up to the sound of the sea, I love the sky that just seems so much bigger than it … Continue reading →

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Coastline

Posted on May 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Monday, we decided to walk. We drove to Craster and walked along the coast to Low Newton and back. It was 12km in all and the rain held off until we finished. Scenery was amazing and Emberton Bay just … Continue reading →

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Close the Coalhouse Door

Posted on May 10, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last night I went to the theatre. I’m very lucky to live in London where a lot of good theatre happens. This year, I’ve made more of an effort to do more local theatre, not the National or stuff at … Continue reading →

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Foodie Pen Pals

Posted on April 30, 2012 by nicdempsey

Carol Ann at Rock Salt started up and runs the UK/Europe branch of Foodie Pen Pals.  (in the US it was the brainchild of Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean). April was the first month I’d participated I had to send a … Continue reading →

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Successful Saturday

Posted on April 21, 2012 by nicdempsey

Today, I’ve… ….sent a parcel ….received a parcel ….chatted to my brother ….caught up with Sarah and seen her and Justin’s lovely new house ….been to the theatre (Chalet Lines at the Bush Theatre) ….drunk champagne (I’ve been doing so … Continue reading →

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The Owl and the Pussycat

Posted on April 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

I was reading a blog (offallygood) about scallops and in the post Hannah mentions The Walrus and the Carpenter. Which made me think about my dad. Noel had a thing about nonsense poetry, actually he just had a thing about words, … Continue reading →

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Comic Sans defends itself…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

via @purpleclaire on Twitter I’m so sending this to Grace. im-comic-sans-asshole “I’m not just a font. I am a force of motherfucking nature and I will not rest until every uptight armchair typographer cock-hat like you is surrounded by my … Continue reading →

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Things I would like to see happen

Posted on March 17, 2012 by nicdempsey

via Bookshelves of Doom A sequel to Dr Horrible In case anyone doubts what a good thing this would be… (Happy early Mother’s Day, Ma!)

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