Category Archives: Things I Like

Christmas Radio

Posted on December 23, 2015 by nicdempsey

Christmas is going to be a low key affair this year, Ma is coming to me and we will conduct all of our usual traditions. We’ll decorate the tree (assuming I get one) tomorrow night, we’ll watch The Philadelphia Story, at … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Day

Posted on October 8, 2015 by nicdempsey

Today is National Poetry day and people are posting favourite poems on Facebook and R4 is devoting a whole day to it. I woke up this morning to Piers Plowman on Farming Today. Andrew Marr is spearheading a day examining … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Be Cheerful – September 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) This boy. Another nephew… 2) Some sunny days and sitting in the park with friends 3) Chocolate cake success, so good I was asked to make it again4) Lovely breakfasts. Apparently most of my cooking creativity went into breakfasts … Continue reading →

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Things I am putting on my face

Posted on August 11, 2015 by nicdempsey

‘Austerity’ is my own personal motto this year, which means that I’m trying to find cheaper alternatives to the more expensive parts of my skincare routine as they run out. Someone recommended the Pure range from Waitrose. So I thought that I’d … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful July 2015

Posted on August 4, 2015 by nicdempsey

I got to spend time with Oliver at the beginning of the month and he was mostly delightful. He explained adhesion to me “when two things stick together, like a nose and candyfloss”. He is a self confessed drama queen … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – June 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by nicdempsey

The view from the National Theatre. That we have a National Theatre and how lovely London for all it’s faults. A morning on the allotment (that was a busy day, 24,000 steps!) Cherry season is here. I love cherries Good … Continue reading →

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The Hour: A Cocktail Manifesto

Posted on June 23, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last Friday was National Martini Day. As my social networks filled with pictures of beautiful martinis, I turned to this book to get me through my martini-less state.It’s a quick read and I’m not entirely sure that I agree with … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – May 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) Haircuts always make me feel better especially when the fringe is this out of control.2) Breakfasts with Ma.3) Ducklings. If the sight of ducklings don’t make you smile, then I don’t know what to do with you…4) Democracy and … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – April 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) More family time. Watching Oli prank his parents with his Easter chick2) Seeing Jo and Ms T (and getting a postcard from Ms T, where she says she misses me and wants more rules!!)3) The Gin Martini and just … Continue reading →

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Books I Live With: The Chalet School Series

Posted on April 22, 2015 by nicdempsey

I love to read. I am never knowingly book and/or a Kindle. I will choose to read over pretty much any activity in the world. I spent an awful lot of my childhood being told to “stop reading and pay attention” by teachers … Continue reading →

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