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Sunday Music

Posted on December 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

Passing Strangers – Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan This is one of my mother’s favourite songs and it’s her birthday this week. It’s more than just one of Ma’s favourite songs though, it’s connected to her growing up and her … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Friday I worked from home. This was great because it meant that on Friday night I got a head start on making Oli’s birthday cake with the specified Mickey Mouse theme. Making cakes are fine but I really suck … Continue reading →

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Oliver James…

Posted on November 22, 2012 by nicdempsey

Today is Oli’s third birthday. It’s hard to believe that this small boy has only been a member of our family for three years, it seems like he was always here and no time at all. Which I guess is … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on November 5, 2012 by nicdempsey

The Weekend started on Friday night, not with pizza and wine but with a haircut at Jane’s. It’s always good to see Jane and the kids but by the time I got home it was 9.30pm. I made the fatal … Continue reading →

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Oli and the animals

Posted on August 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Saturday, the family (me, Ma, Ben, Laura and Oli) went to Whipsnade. It was a lovely day, the nephew was less than impressed with the ‘new, red buggy’ and I found his tantrum about sitting in it “I’m too … Continue reading →

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What I did last night

Posted on August 9, 2012 by nicdempsey

I went to Sarah’s and drank fizz and ate fish and chips.. Instead of doing anything useful at home. It was lovely to see her and catch up on all the news, gossip and general excitement.

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Sunday Music: Open Arms – Elbow

Posted on June 24, 2012 by nicdempsey

Open Arms, elbow I’ve done elbow before. Twice in fact. Not this song though. This song makes me cry…. It makes me think of family and how at the times you least expect it they take you in and help … 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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Easter Weekend

Posted on April 12, 2012 by nicdempsey

Friday Walk around Richmond Park – that’s a 12km walk in the sunshine…I was rocking a hangover and 5 hours sleep and I really didn’t think that I’d manage it, although I felt so much better at the end of … Continue reading →

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Birthdays Galore

Posted on April 1, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s April Fool’s Day more importantly, it’s Laura and Sarah’s birthday. Sarah is part of the family I chose (one of the founding members)..she’s one of my favourite people and the mother of another of them. Laura is the family … Continue reading →

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