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Retired School Librarian

Outfit of the day 22/05/20

Posted on 22/05/2020 by The Librain

I should really begin a series called “Outfit of the Week”! During present circumstances, I am finding it very difficult to make myself get properly dressed. Unless I feel strong enough to go for a walk (I have managed this … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 20/05/20

Posted on 20/05/2020 by The Librain

I have just finished this week’s book – Phew! That is truly the right word and you will soon see why, if you stay with this post… Just a reminder: back in September 2019, before I had my stroke, I … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 13/05/20

Posted on 13/05/2020 by The Librain

I read a book by my favourite author this week. In fact, he is my favourite author of all time! Even more gratifying was the discovery that I had actually missed the fact that not just this book, but another … Continue reading →

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Update 11/05/20 with our back garden

Posted on 11/05/2020 by The Librain

This is a very short post today as I couldn’t think of anything to write! My brain is trying to avoid thinking too much about the horrible looming crisis and how poorly our government is behaving. I have absolutely no … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 08/05/20

Posted on 08/05/2020 by The Librain

Even an inexpensive scarf can add so much to an outfit. I have been wearing them on and off since my late teens and still have some of my oldest and cheapest purchases in my scarf drawer. They can really … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 06/05/20

Posted on 06/05/2020 by The Librain

This week, I took a diversion from my usual reading – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thrillers, Mysteries etc. – and read something very different. This book has also made me come to a difficult decision. As a former Librarian, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 04/05/20

Posted on 04/05/2020 by The Librain

I do hope that you had a good weekend and that the coming weeks are positive. Unfortunately, these posts are becoming rather unreliable. I had planned to write three each week – on Monday, Wednesday and Friday – but I … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 29/04/20

Posted on 29/04/2020 by The Librain

I have finished one book this week and am part-way through a second. Writing Monday’s post about Liberty of London’s Ianthe design took up a lot of time! C F Iggulden’s The Sword Saint is the concluding part of his … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Liberty of London’s Ianthe

Posted on 27/04/2020 by The Librain

I am planning to write a couple of posts about my favourite Liberty of London scarves. There are two designs that I particularly love: Hera and Ianthe. This first post is about the iconic Ianthe pattern. The post will mirror … Continue reading →

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Update 24/04/20

Posted on 24/04/2020 by The Librain

Hello to you all. I hope you and your loved ones are coping with this awful situation. We are trying our best. Lovely Husband is managing the household as he always does: cooking, organising everything, and doing the food shopping … Continue reading →

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