Tag Archives: July 2011

Gooseberry Jam

Posted on July 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

On Sunday, Waitrose had gooseberries. I don’t often go into Waitrose and gooseberries aren’t often sold anymore but I love them and they were half price so of course I bought them. Then I made jam. There is something very … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Random, Things I Like | Tagged "radio 4', 2011, American English, British English, Four Thought, July, July 2011, language, language is culture, radio | Leave a comment

Sunday Music: Be With Me – Foy Vance

Posted on July 17, 2011 by nicdempsey

Last year at Greenbelt, I wondered into Centaur to hear Foy Vance. Hadn’t heard of him before that but the guys had mentioned him and he was on before Lou Rhodes so I went along and am so glad I … Continue reading →

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Things to do when you’re sick

Posted on July 15, 2011 by nicdempsey

So if you haven’t already worked it out, because you know I’ve been wittering on about it for the last couple of days. I have the lurgy. One of those cough/throat/cold things that won’t actually kill you, you’ll just feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Sick, Whining | Tagged 2011, comfort, comfort reading, July, July 2011, sick, things to watch and read when you're sick, whinging | Leave a comment

Sometimes it’s just horrible…and there’s nothing you can do

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

So I’ve had a cold and lost a job (yep another one, what the hell is wrong with me? – no don’t answer that question) I’m sick, I can’t run and I’m generally fed up and miserable. I feel like … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Thankful | Tagged 2011, being sick - again, family, gratitude, hard things, hard times, July, July 2011 | Leave a comment

On the radio

Posted on July 12, 2011 by nicdempsey

I love Radio 4. I start every day with it. I end every day with it. Last Sunday I was so cross with the Profile piece on Christine Lagarde, I wrote an email and complained. They rang me and recorded … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: The Futureheads – Heartbeat Song

Posted on July 10, 2011 by nicdempsey

The Futureheads…Helene says they made her want to bounce, I totally agree and they’re really good to run to.

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Mr Gosling’s Homes for Aged Women

Posted on July 7, 2011 by nicdempsey

As seen in Watford this weekend….I kept threatening to leave Ma there…

Posted in Photos | Tagged 2011, History, July, July 2011, old buildings, photos, randomness, watford | 2 Comments

On two years and being grateful

Posted on July 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

Two years ago today, I was moving boxes, trying to remember how to put my bed together and worrying about how I was going to unpack everything and if it would ever be finished. When I was looking for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Home, Ma | Tagged 2011, anniversary, grateful, happy, home, July, July 2011, loving where I live, luck, not alone | 1 Comment

Sunday Music: Little Barrie – Burned Out

Posted on July 3, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s been a Little Barrie week, because there’s a new album..I’ve seen them live and they were really good fun.

Posted in Music | Tagged 2011, Burned Out, July, July 2011, Little Barrie, music | 1 Comment