Tag Archives: christmas

Sunday Music: Must Be Santa

Posted on December 24, 2017 by nicdempsey

So here we are, it’s the last Sunday before Christmas and Christmas Eve and so it’s got to be Dylan… Must be Santa – Bob Dylan. I love this, somehow Dylan is doing an impression of my Dad…

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Mulled Wine Syrup for cocktails

Posted on December 21, 2017 by nicdempsey

I don’t really drink mulled wine, I’m not keen on hot alcohol, which is why I’ve had two gifted bottles of mulled wine kicking around the house for the best part of a year. I had a vague notion of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: A Willie Nice Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2017 by nicdempsey

Kacey Musgroves – A Willie Nice Christmas feat. Willie Nelson (of course!) Christmas needs more silly songs…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvLKpnklneg  

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Handmade Christmas: Fudge

Posted on December 13, 2017 by nicdempsey

We are 11 days away from Christmas and I find myself in my usual just before Christmas mood, recovering from my December cold, half sorted and with a seemingly huge to do list. This year has been much easier, I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Born In Bethlehem

Posted on December 10, 2017 by nicdempsey

More Christmas music. This doesn’t often make the Christmas music lists but should… Blind Boys of Alabama with Mavis Staples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFOBBZvD5U

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Ginvent Pop-Up 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 by nicdempsey

Last year Ma and I went to the ginvent pop up and had such a good afternoon that this year we went and brought friends.The set up was a little different from last year, with the vibe being more social … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on January 6, 2017 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday!  The first week back to normal after Christmas is often full of resolutions and confusions. Hopefully, you all transitioned seemlessly back to real life. I more or less did aside from a doozy of a migraine yesterday. However, … Continue reading →

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The Night Before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2016 by nicdempsey

If you’ve been around for a couple of years, you’ll know that this goes up on Christmas Eve. I’ll add my wishes for a happy Christmas to all the boys and girls from Satchmo..

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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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Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2014 by nicdempsey

Ban and Laura’s tree. There’s been dinner and elf racing and all sorts of shenanigans. Mostly caused by this boy… Hopefully, you’ve had a lovely day too! Merry Christmas!

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