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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 Mira, I must apologise for not answering you sooner! Aircon would be great and we have a unit in…
I hope you feel better soon! 🌺🍀
Dear Anne, would air conditioning help or does it rather hurt you with your lung conditions? I'm on the fence…
[…] If you would like to read more about this scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment post with…
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Friday post 07/08/26: With a visit to a lovely tea room!
Today’s post is quite short as I have just returned home after a lovely lunch with Elder Son at a local tea room. As I don’t think I have left the house since Younger Son’s visit, this feels like quite … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Reading roundup 05/08/26
Welcome to this week’s post. I actually managed to read two books over the past week. One was the final book in a trilogy and the other was a new book by my favourite author! My first book of the … Continue reading
Friday post 31/07/26: With a lovely new dress
Well, it has been a pretty quiet week with much more bearable weather. To be honest, I have spent the time just pottering around our home and reading my books. As we haven’t had any significant rain for weeks, the … Continue reading
Reading roundup 29/07/26
Last week I decided to revisit the work of David Gemmell again. I remember enjoying his books the first time I read them, but that was around ten years ago. This time I am liking the immersion in his blend … Continue reading
Friday post 24/07/26: With a lovely visit!
For once I have some nice news to write about: last weekend Younger Son came to visit us! It was so lovely to spend time with him and all four of us went out for a meal at a local … Continue reading
Reading roundup 22/07/26
Every Wednesday I try to look back at the books I have read during the previous week. I track all of my reading on the Goodreads website and link to the information on there. Over a normal week, I usually … Continue reading
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 💕💗💖💗💕
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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 Aspinal, asthma, hot weather, illness, lavender, Ombre “A” Floral Silk Scarf, sarcoidosis
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Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…