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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Outfit of the day 12/09/17

I have managed to grit my teeth and do something useful today. Over the weekend, we had quite a few things to sort out: the washing machine gave up the ghost after ten years, my car wouldn’t start and Elder … Continue reading

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Update 11/09/17

No post today, I’m sorry to say, because I have had to do too much and, as a consequence, had a bad relapse. I hope to resume a normal service tomorrow. I have uploaded this image for your amusement – … Continue reading

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Scarf of the moment: Mythiques Phoenix Coloriage

I have come to the end of these Scarf of the Moment posts for the time being, until I buy another Hermès scarf! This last one is about the utterly gorgeous Mythiques Phoenix Coloriage 90cm silk twill, designed by Laurence … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 07/09/17

I actually went out of the house today! Amazing! Well, perhaps not so amazing as it was only for a dentist appointment, but it was a start. She told me that my teeth and gums are in good condition, so … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 06/09/17

Until this afternoon, I had only managed to read one book this week. That is almost unheard of for me! This is probably because I have been so poorly and, when I am struggling like this, my concentration goes and … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 05/09/17

I try to make this blog as interesting as possible for readers, but some days it is difficult to come up with anything new. The blog was started as a way for me to rehabilitate my writing and my mental … Continue reading

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Wardrobe planning #26: Assessing clothes at the end of the season

I find it hard to believe that the weather can change from Summer to Autumn overnight, but that is what seems to have happened, at least here in the Midlands. Lovely Husband was up early and told me how cold … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 01/09/17 and purchases

The first day of Autumn has been pretty nice with sunny weather and a distinct nip in the air. As I have been in a kind of pinkish mood, I wore my coral twin-set again today but changed the scarf … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 31/08/17

It is about time for me to introduce the last of my Hermès scarves: Mythiques Phoenix Coloriage. It is a mouthful of a name, but it is a wonderful scarf! I will write a full Scarf of the Moment post … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 30/08/17

I have read three books this week and all of them have been very different, which is good. My book pile next to the bed is almost finished, so a visit to the library is needed very soon. What would … Continue reading

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