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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 Anne, would air conditioning help or does it rather hurt you with your lung conditions? I'm on the fence…
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Friday post 17/07/26: With another apology
Sorry! Life is being very difficult today so I don’t have the headspace to write a proper post. I’ll be back on Wednesday with a Reading Roundup post, all being well. Love and best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
Reading roundup 15/07/26
Welcome to this week’s post. First, I apologise for the lack of a post last Friday. I have been really struggling with the extremely hot weather and could not think clearly enough to write anything! I have, however, managed to … Continue reading
Reading roundup 08/07/26
This week’s Reading Roundup post is about the final book in Juliet Marillier’s Bridei Chronicles trilogy, The Well of Shades… This is the blurb… “Sent home to Ireland on a secret mission for King Bridei of Fortriu, Faolan must first … Continue reading
Friday post 03/07/26: With a personalised scarf!
It’s so nice to be back posting on a Friday after a break for the hot weather! Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while will be aware that I struggle with multiple health issues and … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged illness, Aspinal, lavender, asthma, hot weather, sarcoidosis, Ombre “A” Floral Silk Scarf
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Reading roundup 01/07/26
I am back! We had a scorchingly hot few days in this part of the UK, which I struggled with because of my multiple health issues. I even found it difficult to concentrate on reading my book! Anyway, it has … Continue reading
Wednesday post 24/06/26: Taking a short break
Apologies, but I am taking a break from posting for the rest of the week. The weather is unbearably hot for a few days and I am really struggling. My long list of infirmities includes a couple of lung conditions, … Continue reading
Friday post 19/06/26: With a lovely scarf!
It’s Friday once again so time to write a post. This last week has been fairly quiet and peaceful, which has been lovely. I have managed to go for my local walks on most days and I am really feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Royaume d’Helios, garden, gardening, Hermès, Lands' End, pink, walking
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Reading roundup 17/06/26
Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup post. I have now finished the final two books in David Gemmell’s brilliant Rigante series and really enjoyed them. Unfortunately, I am not feeling well today, so this will be a very basic post. … Continue reading
Friday post 12/06/26: It’s another short one!
Hello and welcome to this week’s post. Unfortunately, life in this house has been very difficult over the last couple of weeks. I have also been struggling with my physical and mental health. In addition we have had to deal … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, blue topaz, earrings, Hermès, Zebra Pegasus
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Reading roundup 10/06/26
Welcome to my weekly post about my reading journey. The other day I was chatting to Lovely Husband, discussing my enjoyment of reading mainly fiction. I said to him that I probably began to read independently before I started school … Continue reading
I hope you feel better soon! 🌺🍀