Tag Archives: miscellany

Monday Miscellany: Cake, all the cake…

Posted on August 27, 2018 by nicdempsey

I love Bank Holidays! Last week I had one of those London moments when my knowledge of history and my physical understanding of the geography of the city come together. I was walking past a very ugly BT building called … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on August 20, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I have a full week in the office this week but I am (again) a fully qualified first aider, go me! I’m just getting to that stage of haircut when my fringe reacts to humidity but going all … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on August 13, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Today is special for two reasons, I’m back at work this morning and it’s International Left Handers Day (I said it was special that did not necessarily mean it would be special to you!). Yes, I’m left handed, … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on August 6, 2018 by nicdempsey

It’s my birthday! Yes, I do make a fuss about it although I’m not sure that being halfway through my 40’s all that exciting We had family lunch yesterday, it’s the first time I’ve seen the boys since Easter, everyone … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on July 30, 2018 by nicdempsey

Sunday morning looked like this. It made me very, very happy! This and the predicted temps for this week not going above 30 degrees mean that I won’t be watering every day and/or feeling guilty for the days that I … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on July 16, 2018 by nicdempsey

Bonjour, bienvenue dans une nouvelle semaine. (That was my limited attempt at French in honour of the winners of the World Cup!) In other news, it is the beginning of a new week, but I am not at work today. … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on July 9, 2018 by nicdempsey

It’s so hot. It’s so hot that Sarah and I walked the dog at 7am on a Sunday. I’m done with this weather, completely and totally cooked. This week I have cooked some chicken and roasted some vegetables and the … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on July 2, 2018 by nicdempsey

Today is the middle of the year, we’ve had 182 days and we have 182 day to go! So given that we are halfway through the year, how’s 2018 going for you? Last weekend was busy, I got to work … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany (on Tuesday)

Posted on May 29, 2018 by nicdempsey

I feel I should congratulate Ireland, well done on the referendum result! This is a vote for compassion and for allowing women to make the choices that are right for them. Now for Northern Ireland. The week after a bank holiday … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on April 23, 2018 by nicdempsey

Continuing the ‘this day in history’ theme I started last week, today 357 years ago, Charles II was crowned at Westminster Abbey, which is the perfect place to post this from Horrible Histories… After last week’s sunburn I have found … Continue reading →

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