Tag Archives: Monday Miscellany

Monday Miscellany: I’m always tired in October

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nicdempsey

My autumn/winter project is coming along, that’s 25% sewn. Intellectually, I know I live in a city with decent, comprehensive public transportation. This Friday, I needed to get a train from Mum’s house to Fulham for 8:45am. Signal failure says … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Some weeks feel harder than others

Posted on October 13, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! This week has been tough. It’s me, I’m the problem. I started the week feeling off and really tired and did not recover. Work was difficult. Do you ever start a piece of work that you just can’t … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Still Searching for Balance

Posted on October 6, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last Monday marked eight years since my last day at Elexon. I hated the job and while I liked some of my colleagues, overall it wasn’t great,  I was made redundant and the pay off was good enough … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Don’t send dead flowers

Posted on September 29, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Here are five things about last week If you are going to send flowers to a sick friend, possibly one who has just been given life limiting diagnosis that is not pleasant (like say PSP) maybe don’t send … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Autumn Equinox

Posted on September 22, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Despite the title it’s been a good week. There was a brief issue with the carers for Mum. Mum told them that I’d be with her from Tuesday to Friday and they logged that as refusing care. She … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Just the worst news

Posted on September 15, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! 1. Last week we finally got Ma an NHS appointment for her brain issues. The dr was lovely and confirmed a progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) diagnosis. The doctor didn’t sugar coat it for us, movement, balance, vision, speech, … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Autumnal

Posted on September 8, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Today is Nephew 2’s birthday, how quickly did that chubby, happy baby get to 10? The answer is very quickly!! This week has felt very busy, I’ve been busy at work and adjusting to the new routine with … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Carers Edition

Posted on September 1, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! 1. I took an unexpected extra three days off work last week. Or at least the work that pays me. Ma had a series of falls over the weekend that she couldn’t get up from. I’ve spent every … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: The Last Bank Holiday of the Summer

Posted on August 25, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday (and happy day off to those of you in the UK who can celebrate, sorry Scotland, you’ve had your day!) So we’re here, end of August, no more Bank Holidays until Christmas (unless the King dies!) and I … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: August and Everything After

Posted on August 18, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Heatwave Again. This is getting silly but it’s been really warm again we’ve been somewhere between 33C and 26C for the last week. According to the BBC we go back to a more workable temperatures this week. Thank … Continue reading →

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