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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Lauren, thank you for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
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Friday post 11/08/23: with more positive news
Well, for once we have had a more positive and pleasant week! Why? Because Younger Son has been visiting. It has been so lovely to have him around. YS has really rolled up his sleeves and dived into the untidy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged duck egg, illness, Kew Protea, One Hundred Stars, purple
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Reading roundup 09/08/23
Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup! I will be writing about one book today. I had thought that I would finish a second, but Younger Son is visiting (hooray!) and I haven’t had so much time to read. Anyway, this … Continue reading
Friday post 04/08/23: with the weekly update
Hi everyone! Oh, I will be so pleased when I can write about something else on a Friday! Please bear with me for this first part… We have been stuck here in our upstairs bedroom now for very nearly 16 … Continue reading
Reading roundup 02/08/23
Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post for August! I have read two very different books this week and here is the first one: Yes, the book was Mary Robinette Kowal’s The Relentless Moon, #03 of her Lady Astronaut Universe … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, science fiction, thrillers
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Friday post 28/07/23: health update
Welcome to Friday’s post. Some kind of progress has been made this week and I am feeling quite proud of myself! Lovely Husband and I are still coping with being together in our bedroom for most of the time. He … Continue reading
Reading roundup 26/07/23
Welcome to my weekly post about the books I read and, hopefully, enjoy! I am only managing to finish one book per week at the moment because Lovely Husband is stuck here in bed with me. Yes, it’s a bit … Continue reading
Friday post 21/07/23: it’s a difficult time for us
Hello and welcome to my blog. Yes, this is a really difficult time for my family. I will quickly recap what has been happening: About three months ago, Lovely Husband fell over near our back door. He had to be … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hotter, illness, Isle, John Lewis, navy, One Hundred Stars, osteoarthritis, Sainsbury's Tu, white
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Reading roundup 19/07/23
Once again, I have only managed to read one book this week. Lovely Husband and I are still stuck in our King-sized bed, so I only get about an hour each day! Aargh! Not enough time for a reading fanatic! … Continue reading
Friday post 14/07/23: general update
Welcome to today’s post. To be honest, our situation remains the same, more or less. We are both still stuck upstairs together, with Elder Son trying his best to support us all. I am doing as much as I can … Continue reading
Reading roundup 12/07/23
Apologies for writing such a quick post this week. I have been struggling to find the time and space to read. Today, I only just managed to finish the book a few minutes ago! Anyway, here it is… This week, … Continue reading
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