Tag Archives: September

RHS Wisely

Posted on September 6, 2022 by nicdempsey

For my birthday, my lovely friend Sue, took me to RHS Wisely. It’s the first time, I’ve ever been and it was one of the hottest days of the month, but Sue and I still managed to cover some ground … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Time to get serious

Posted on September 5, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Schools are back this week and while parents of the country rejoice and people who hate summer rejoice because it’s nearly autumn, it’s time for me to knuckle down and and prepare for the darker days. Yes, this … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Nivea Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Cream 45+

Posted on September 3, 2022 by nicdempsey

Over the years, I’ve got my skincare to a place that works for me and since I’ve been on HRT, banished my spotty chin. But I’ve struggled to find a moisturiser that’s budget friendly, works for my skin and that … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Everything is terrible

Posted on September 2, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I know it’s the last week of the summer holidays (well in England and Wales, Scotland went back in August and I think N. Ireland went back this week) and so the news cycle is slower that it … Continue reading →

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Cooking from the Plot: Preservation Season

Posted on September 1, 2022 by nicdempsey

It’s that time of year, the pressure canner has taken up residence in my kitchen, the freezer is full, there are jars everywhere. Welcome to August, the month the garden is out of control and I’m struggling to find things … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Missing in action

Posted on September 27, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! There was no miscellany last week because the week before wasn’t a great week, I had a migraine on Monday night, Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday late evening. They’ve been getting worse and are the reason that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Son’s Gonna Rise – Citizen Cope

Posted on September 19, 2021 by nicdempsey
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Friday Links:

Posted on September 17, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! It’s been a week, so I thought all would all be cheered up by this picture of Barney. He’s my brother’s dog and he’s A Very Good Boy! Last week completely got away from me, so you have … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Partied Out

Posted on September 13, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was extremely social for me, I’m for sure going to spend some time this week alone and not talking to anyone because I’m feeling slightly crazed… Part of that is because of the ongoing new neighbours … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Seep

Posted on September 11, 2021 by nicdempsey

As part of my climate conscious, use less plastic drive, I needed to address the problem of washing up sponges. Once I’d used up the ones I had already bought, I tried some silicone ones but they were worse than … Continue reading →

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