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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 02/05/18

Posted on 02/05/2018 by The Librain

For a variety of reasons – illness, lack of concentration, addiction to Battlestar Galactica – I have only managed to read one book this week! And I just finished it a couple of minutes ago 😲. The book is Blackout … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 01/05/18

Posted on 01/05/2018 by The Librain

So it is May Day and the sun has come out, which feels rather unusual! I wasn’t well enough to post yesterday as I had an awful coughing attack in the night, but I am a little better today and … Continue reading →

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Update 27/04/18

Posted on 27/04/2018 by The Librain

I have been in bed all day again, feeling pretty poorly after a bad night. I hope that I can perk up a bit over the weekend. My lovely scarves are being neglected! Anyway, I do have a smile on … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 26/04/18

Posted on 26/04/2018 by The Librain

One of my favourite colour combinations derives from one of the most wonderful sights of Spring: yellow daffodils against a bright blue sky. Seeing this cheers me up after the dark and grey days of Winter like nothing else. So, … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 25/04/18

Posted on 25/04/2018 by The Librain

I have read two books since last week’s Roundup post. Yes, I am hooked on watching Battlestar Gallactica on my iPad! I love a good science fiction series as I need the escapism. The first book was Three Minutes by Anders … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 20/04/18

Posted on 20/04/2018 by The Librain

”The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray…..” Well, I have also been out to “play” today too! Lovely Husband is recovering nicely from his eye operation. He was pretty wound up yesterday, but has seen some … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 19/04/18

Posted on 19/04/2018 by The Librain

I haven’t written one of these for a while, so I have a few books to tell you about. The first book was worth the full five stars and I also put it into my “Favourites” category on Goodreads: Persepolis … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 18/04/18: All is well

Posted on 18/04/2018 by The Librain

All is well! Lovely Husband is back home, looking like a pirate with an eye-patch. The lads still have a toy parrot and they did suggest that he could add it to his accessories for a while, but that was … Continue reading →

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Update 17/04/18: Stress and anxiety

Posted on 17/04/2018 by The Librain

One of the causes of my health issues is stress. This family has had a lot of difficulties for a long time and we seem to have had to weather more storms than many others. Trying to stay strong for … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #27: Wearing pocket squares

Posted on 16/04/2018 by The Librain

Hermés pocket squares, also known as gavroches, are 45×45 cms of gorgeous silk twill. They can look so cute and are quite versatile. I like them as they add a fun finishing touch to many outfits and work well with … Continue reading →

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