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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Update 29/01/18

Posted on 29/01/2018 by The Librain

I am sorry that I cannot post coherently today. I have been very ill both mentally and physically over the weekend. In addition, Lovely Husband and I have been trying to fill in a long (40 pages) official form about … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Les Secrets de Minos

Posted on 26/01/2018 by The Librain

This Scarf of the Moment post is about the lovely and evocative Les Secrets de Minos scarf, designed by Sophie Koechlin for Hermès in 2003 (not sure of the season). I was so thrilled when this scarf, in this particular colourway, … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 25/01/18

Posted on 25/01/2018 by The Librain

I’m feeling a bit fed up today. This morning I was a little stronger than usual so planned a visit out, but it was not to be. This time it was Lovely Husband who was unwell. He had to go … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 24/01/18

Posted on 24/01/2018 by The Librain

I did manage a quick visit to the Library this week, but still had a few ebooks left in my account too. When I choose ebooks, I tend to find something beyond my usual genres so I was very pleased … Continue reading →

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Update 23/01/18

Posted on 23/01/2018 by The Librain

I didn’t post yesterday and today’s will be shortened as I have been even more ill than usual. I have had several horrible coughing attacks and feel very weak and poorly. In fact, you will understand how bad I am … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 19/01/18

Posted on 19/01/2018 by The Librain

I was really hoping yesterday evening, that I would be well enough to go out today. We did go out, but, in the end, not for long. We only made it as far as the Library, where I chose my … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 18/01/18

Posted on 18/01/2018 by The Librain

We had such a windy night here in the English Midlands. Lovely Husband and I woke up in the early hours and really struggled to get back to sleep. He gave up and went downstairs at 5.00; I was more … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 17/01/18

Posted on 17/01/2018 by The Librain

This was a much more successful week in terms of reading. My life feels as if it is on a seesaw these days: if I am reading a lot it is because I am spending more time ill in bed; … Continue reading →

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Update and reveal 16/01/18

Posted on 16/01/2018 by The Librain

Ooh, I will show you my new purchase from Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2018 Collection which is now available online and in the boutiques. As always, not all designs and colourways will be there – Hermès is extremely quirky when it comes … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 15/01/18

Posted on 15/01/2018 by The Librain

We had a very peaceful weekend, thank goodness. Well, peaceful apart from Lovely Husband’s customary “music night” on Sunday evening. Every week he plays three rock music CDs all the way through until around 22.30. The neighbours are very good … Continue reading →

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