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Retired School Librarian

Friday post 17/03/23: what I would have worn!

Well, this really isn’t the post that I expected to write today. All week, I have been planning a lovely set of outfits based around a particular cashmere jumper and I had hoped to be strong enough to get out … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 15/03/23

Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup post! This week I will write about two more books that I was able to complete whilst I was ill. The first book was a completely random choice from the County Library’s ebook service: … Continue reading →

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Monday post 13/03/23: with this and that

Hello everyone and welcome to a new week! I am still stuck in bed, recovering slowly. Most of the horrible pain and itching from the shingles has now faded, so I am nearly back to my “normal” state of illness. … Continue reading →

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Friday post 10/03/23: with a gorgeous treat!

Hi everyone and welcome to Friday’s post! Way back in September last year, I received an email from Marco Massaccesi (handbag designer and craftsman extraordinaire) with the following image: Those leathers! Those colours! Here were more of the colours: Gorgeous! … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 08/03/23

Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post for March! It seems such a long time since I last wrote one of these. Unfortunately, I have been very ill, but I do have some books to tell you about. I will … Continue reading →

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Monday post 06/03/23: return of The Librain!

Hello and welcome to all of my friends and visitors! It is now four weeks since I was diagnosed with shingles and it has taken this long for me to even begin to feel better. There is still a long … Continue reading →

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Taking another break: update 27/02/23

Hello friends and visitors! Unfortunately I am still too unwell to write a proper post. It is now three weeks since I first noticed the symptoms of Shingles. I am a little better than a week ago in that I … Continue reading →

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Taking another break: update 20/02/23

Today’s post is a quick update to keep my lovely visitors and friends informed. I am unable to return to regular posting as I am still too ill to think clearly. Over two weeks ago, I noticed the symptoms of … Continue reading →

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Taking another break 08/02/23

Apologies, but I don’t have any idea when I will be able to post again. Unfortunately, I have yet another health issue that has hit me this week and I am very ill indeed. Will be back as soon as … Continue reading →

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Monday post 06/02/23: with a thought-provoking screenshot

Hello and welcome to a new week on my blog! The last few days have been fairly peaceful, which is just as well because I have been suffering from an extra helping of pain. Usually, my multiple conditions result in … Continue reading →

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