Category Archives: Things I Like

Language

Posted on July 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

This weekend I was listening to Four Thought on Radio 4, I know, it’s not exactly a surprise! (the link is to iPlayer and it’s only 15 minutes) Matthew Engel talks about differences between British English and American English, making … Continue reading →

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The reason I love summer…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by nicdempsey

I’m English so I’m used to the rainy summers, I’ve adjusted to always having sunglasses and an umbrella with me wherever I go. Even so I love summer… It’s not because I can spend most of the hours I’m not … Continue reading →

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History – Peninsula Wars and Waterloo

Posted on June 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

I’m grew up with a more than usually in depth knowledge of the Peninsula Wars and the Battle of Waterloo. Why? Many reasons. First. My mother was fairly keen so it was encouraged. Second. Georgette Heyer, she wrote so vividly … Continue reading →

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Home: Ordinary Beautiful Things

Posted on June 1, 2011 by nicdempsey

Things in my kitchen that I love partly because I like bowls (it’s something I’ve clearly inherited from my mum as she does the same thing) and it’s about how we build our homes. Once you get past the things … 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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Reasons to be cheerful..

Posted on April 6, 2011 by nicdempsey

1. Spring is springing, it’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining and I get to wear flip flops in public again. 2. A walk in the morning with Tina and another in the afternoon to catch up, lovely to … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful…1, 2, 3

Posted on April 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

1) Call from agency in response to me sending them my CV and an appointment on Thursday. I have been worried about sinking into a slough of despond about unemployment and this gives me hope that it won’t be another … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful….1, 2, 3

Posted on April 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

As I enter a time of unemployment, I need to remember how lucky I am so I’m going to find three good things about each day this week: 1) New furniture in the living room that sorts out a messy … Continue reading →

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