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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 23/08/17

Posted on 23/08/2017 by The Librain

I am still quite ill, having had a bad night with lots of coughing, so this will be a quick roundup of the week’s reading. Unless, that is, I get carried away as I write! The week’s books had a … Continue reading →

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Update 22/08/17

Posted on 22/08/2017 by The Librain

Still too ill to write a proper post, sadly. I tried to do a couple of household tasks this morning, but ended up having to sit down as I was wheezing so much. So, I have spent the afternoon reading. … Continue reading →

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Update 21/08/17

Posted on 21/08/2017 by The Librain

I had a huge coughing fit last night and have felt very unwell today, so I am not able to write my usual kind of post. Also, today would have been my Mum’s 86th birthday. I miss her so much … Continue reading →

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Update 18/08/17 and style rules

Posted on 18/08/2017 by The Librain

I am having one of those “stay in pyjamas and potter about” kind of days. The weather has been sunshine and showers, with a quick thunder storm, and Lovely Husband is watching the Test Match on and off. So I … Continue reading →

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Update 17/08/17

Posted on 17/08/2017 by The Librain

 I am keeping myself very busy today with work for my local food bank, as I wrote in a post the other day. When I visited them, I thought that I would be able to get on with things fairly … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 16/08/17

Posted on 16/08/2017 by The Librain

I was quite shocked, when I checked on Goodreads, to see that I have only finished two books this week, as I am not sure what else I have been doing with my time. Writing this blog, perhaps? Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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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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