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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Update 05/07/18

This will be a very short post as the heat and humidity are having quite an effect on me today. In addition, Elder Son is having his annual day away from home to cope with the loss of his best … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 04/07/18

First of all, I must tell you that I have read 56 books in the first half of the year – not bad going I think! Not that I am trying to break any records, of course. I have been … Continue reading →

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Update 03/07/18: Final transition to grey!

I was so pleased to be able to go to the hairdresser today. The heat was too much for me yesterday and I ended up spending almost the whole day in bed struggling to breathe. It had cooled down a … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #28: Wardrobe colour wheel update #02

Back in the early days of this blog, I tried to work out a sensible plan for my wardrobe including clothes, accessories and footwear. I had been, and am still, inspired by the wonderful Vivienne Files website and the way … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 29/06/18

Once again, it has been a gorgeous day so far and I am feeling doubly pleased that we went out as well. Lovely Husband had an important meeting this morning and, while he was out, I made a real effort … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 28/06/18

This post is a day late because I had a pretty awful coughing attack yesterday and was unable to write. I have been able to finish another book today, so that gives me three to tell you about, which must … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 26/06/18

I am having a very similar day to yesterday. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the insects and birds are humming and tweeting! And I sat reading and drinking tea in the garden this afternoon. Lovely! 🌞🐞🐝🌹☕⛱☕🌹🐝🐞🌞 … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 25/06/18

I hope that you all had a great weekend. If you are in my part of the UK (the Midlands), you will know that we had lovely weather again and today has been the same. This is going to be … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 22/06/18

It has been such a beautiful day here again. We are having such a lovely Spring and early Summer; much better than last year. If I am rembering correctly, I don’t think I wore all of my warm weather clothes … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 21/06/18

I am feeling quite pleased with myself today as I have managed to cope with quite a bit of disruption in the house. Lovely Husband and I decided the other week to get on with our long list of household … Continue reading →

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