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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Lauren, you always write the loveliest comments! Thank you so much, love Anne X
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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Outfit of the day 29/05/20
I am rather pleased with myself today because I have managed two walks around the block this week! It feels like an achievement even though it only takes me ten minutes each time. But that is ten minutes of fast … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Bill Skinner, blue, Etsy, gold, Isle, Lands' End, lockdown, navy, purple, silver
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Reading Roundup 27/05/20
Oh dear! I have to admit that I haven’t finished a book this week. Perhaps I have been busy with other things? I am not sure. So, I will write about my current book next week as I will definitely … Continue reading
Update 25/05/20
Our days seem to have settled into a rhythm now, depending on whether Elder Son is working or not. They are all so repetitive that there is very little to write about on this blog, sadly. I am too weak … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 22/05/20
I should really begin a series called “Outfit of the Week”! During present circumstances, I am finding it very difficult to make myself get properly dressed. Unless I feel strong enough to go for a walk (I have managed this … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Etsy, gold, Isle, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Purse Forum, white
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Reading roundup 20/05/20
I have just finished this week’s book – Phew! That is truly the right word and you will soon see why, if you stay with this post… Just a reminder: back in September 2019, before I had my stroke, I … Continue reading
Reading roundup 13/05/20
I read a book by my favourite author this week. In fact, he is my favourite author of all time! Even more gratifying was the discovery that I had actually missed the fact that not just this book, but another … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, Guy Gavriel Kay
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Update 11/05/20 with our back garden
This is a very short post today as I couldn’t think of anything to write! My brain is trying to avoid thinking too much about the horrible looming crisis and how poorly our government is behaving. I have absolutely no … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/05/20
Even an inexpensive scarf can add so much to an outfit. I have been wearing them on and off since my late teens and still have some of my oldest and cheapest purchases in my scarf drawer. They can really … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged gold, Lands' End, purple, turquoise
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Reading roundup 06/05/20
This week, I took a diversion from my usual reading – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thrillers, Mysteries etc. – and read something very different. This book has also made me come to a difficult decision. As a former Librarian, I couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, Holocaust, non-fiction
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Outfit of the day 04/05/20
I do hope that you had a good weekend and that the coming weeks are positive. Unfortunately, these posts are becoming rather unreliable. I had planned to write three each week – on Monday, Wednesday and Friday – but I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Art Nouveau, blue, Cotton Traders, Ianthe, Ianthe Star, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, navy, peach, pink, white
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Anne, Happy belated Mother's Day! That tea looks delicious and who does not love cakes! I'm glad you had a…