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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Outfit of the day 15/08/17

Posted on 15/08/2017 by The Librain

What a lovely day it has been so far. I managed to get up in time to go to the hairdresser and had a relaxing time being pampered. Her assistant gave me a wonderful head and scalp massage whilst washing … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 14/08/17

Posted on 14/08/2017 by The Librain

I managed to do a few useful tasks over the weekend, which always helps my mental health. Also, the weather has been improving over the last few days. We haven’t gone out today, though, and I ended up back in … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Mare Nostrum

Posted on 11/08/2017 by The Librain

Today’s Scarf of the Moment post is about Mare Nostrum, designed by Annie Faivre for Hermès. The title is “Our Sea” in Latin and is the name that the Romans gave to the Mediterranean. This 90cm silk twill scarf shows … Continue reading →

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Update 10/08/17

Posted on 10/08/2017 by The Librain

I have been unable to write a proper post today, for a number of reasons. There is a Scarf of the Moment post, on Hermès’ Mare Nostrum, due for tomorrow and I will do my best to finish that. If … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 09/08/17

Posted on 09/08/2017 by The Librain

I have managed to read four books since last week and have just started on another this morning. In fact, I have been reading to blot out real life as much as I can. Things have been very tough for … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 08/08/17

Posted on 08/08/2017 by The Librain

I heard the rain begin at around 5.00 this morning and it hasn’t stopped all day. It has been so cold that I had to put a scarf on! This one is a very cheap, thin silk in shades of teal … Continue reading →

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Update 07/08/17

Posted on 07/08/2017 by The Librain

I have been thinking that I could work out some kind of shorthand; perhaps a code that would quickly show what a day has been like. That way I could simply write it out and readers would be aware what … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 04/08/17 and news!

Posted on 04/08/2017 by The Librain

I have had such an interesting day so far and now I have some news to share. After sinking into severe depression when I first retired, I have been clawing my way back towards some kind of normality, for me. … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 03/08/17

Posted on 03/08/2017 by The Librain

I have very little to say about today. Watched a bit of TV and finished my current book then reviewed it on Goodreads. Read various random things on my iPad. Had a bath. Pretty normal stuff for me these days. … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 02/08/17

Posted on 02/08/2017 by The Librain

I read a real mixed bunch of books this week; some good, others definitely not so good! The first was White Nights by Ann Cleeves, the second in her Shetland series and the last for me. This is what I wrote … Continue reading →

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