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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Update 30/07/18

Posted on 30/07/2018 by The Librain

I am not writing any “Outfit of the day” posts at the moment because I am trying to cope with the UK heatwave by wearing very little. I don’t think that readers would really appreciate photos of me in a … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 25/07/18

Posted on 25/07/2018 by The Librain

I have finished two books this week and am really pleased that I now have a pile of eight books borrowed from the Library. I somehow feel very secure when I can see a lovely selection of print and ebooks … Continue reading →

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Update 23/07/18: Sale purchases from Lands’ End

Posted on 23/07/2018 by The Librain

As you may know, if you read my blog regularly, I am very partial to Lands’ End clothing (link in the sidebar). I carry a wishlist in my head and often check the website, mainly when I get their emails … Continue reading →

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Diet and exercise plan #01: 20/07/18

Posted on 20/07/2018 by The Librain

This is a new venture for me starting today. Having felt really down for a few days, since my weigh-in last week when I found out that I am now 12.5 stones, I am trying to pick myself up and … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 18/07/18

Posted on 18/07/2018 by The Librain

I have really enjoyed reading very varied books this week. Well, when I say enjoyed, I actually gave up on one of them – very unusual for me, but liberating! My first book was The Power by Naomi Alderman. I … Continue reading →

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Update 17/07/18

Posted on 17/07/2018 by The Librain

I am finding it very hard to write this week, although I will upload the usual Reading Roundup post tomorrow, if possible. After Friday’s horrible coughing attack, I had several slightly less awful ones over the weekend and yesterday. Also … Continue reading →

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Update 13/07/18: Coughing attack

Posted on 13/07/2018 by The Librain

PLEASE DON’T READ IF THIS MIGHT TRIGGER YOU IN ANY WAY! At about 11.00 this morning I thought I was going to die. I was curled up at the bottom of the stairs fighting for each breath and struggling to … Continue reading →

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Update 12/07/18: Hermès scarves Autumn/Winter 2018

Posted on 12/07/2018 by The Librain

I am not supposed to be buying any more Hermès scarves as I have been put on a ban! Despite that, I have been following the relevant thread on The Purse Forum – Hermès Fall/Winter 18 scarves – and thinking … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 11/07/18

Posted on 11/07/2018 by The Librain

I have finished two books this week and am part way through another two. This isn’t my usual way of reading. Most of the time I complete one book before taking up the next. At the moment, however, with the … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 10/07/18

Posted on 10/07/2018 by The Librain

I am feeling pleased because I managed to go to my hospital appointment this morning. Due to illness, I have missed the last two, so I really needed to talk to my doctor. Unfortunately, he was not available, but his … Continue reading →

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