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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 06/12/17

This has been a much better week in terms of reading. The upside to having to stay in bed is that I have more time for my books, if my concentration levels are OK. I have read three books and … Continue reading

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Update 05/12/17

It has been very difficult today. At around 2.30 this morning, I had a huge asthma coughing attack. I was sitting alone in the bathroom unable to breathe and then realised that I had left my inhaler next to my … Continue reading

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World gone mad! 04/12/17

The middle aged and elderly have said things similar to this probably since the dawn of time – “The world has gone mad!” Even the Ancient Greeks thought this way: The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt … Continue reading

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Update 01/12/17

I had hoped to have the Scarf of the Moment post about Les Secrets de Minos ready to publish today. However, I am finding it very difficult to concentrate and I really want to do this wonderful scarf justice. I … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 30/11/17

When it is this time of year, with crisp mornings and dark evenings, I feel like snuggling in thick wool jumpers and warm joggers. I also have a nice velvety top and bottoms in navy that I bought from Cotton … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 29/11/17

Gosh! I have only managed to read two books this week (plus half of a third, but that doesn’t count). So I had better start this post and get back to my latest book 😄. I had no print books … Continue reading

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Update 28/11/17 and Christmas plans

Nowadays, we organise present giving at Christmas in the same way as I just did for my birthday: I buy what I would like in advance and my chaps refund the money and give me the gifts on the day. … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 27/11/17

It is now two months since I last had my hair dyed and the grey has reached over 1 inches long. You can see it clearly, especially at the sides. The coloured parts are not looking good, I must admit. … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 24/11/17

All in all it has been quite a satisfying day so far (it is about 4.30 pm at the time of writing, so a fair bit of the Day is left). I managed to go downstairs earlier than usual this … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 23/11/17

I am quite pleased as I managed to go downstairs for quite a bit longer today. So that feels like progress. I am hoping to be well enough to visit the Library tomorrow as I need some new books to … Continue reading

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