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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 so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
Anne ! I love your teal blue tops that you purchased ! Perfect for Fall! But they do not compare…
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Reading roundup 22/04/20
Well, it is a bit of a mixed bag of books this week! One put down unfinished, one read and enjoyed, and another halfway through… The first book was Bernard Cornwell’s Fools and Mortals. Here is the blurb: Lord, what fools … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, science fiction
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Update 17/04/20
I’m sorry, but I am unable to post today. Will try again on Monday. Love and best wishes to you all, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
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Reading roundup 15/04/20
I managed to finish my book in time for this week’s Reading Roundup post! It was a very long book and… … hang on, I had better introduce this properly before I begin! The book was The Wych Elm by … Continue reading
Update 13/04/20
I must apologise to regular visitors. My posts are becoming shorter and as for the content…! Today’s is not very exciting as I am continuing to struggle with the current situation and my existing health issues. I had intended to … Continue reading
Update 10/04/20
Well, it has arrived! The lovely Liberty of London Ianthe Star scarf, which I first mentioned in my March 30th post, is now in my scarf drawer. I had hoped to write a proper post, with a reveal and some … Continue reading
Reading roundup 08/04/20
I have a confession to make: I haven’t managed to read a book this week!!! Not even a chapter, a paragraph, or even more than a sentence!!!! Shame on me… In fact, I have been under a lot of stress … Continue reading
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Update 06/04/20
This is going to be a very short post this evening. I’m afraid that my existing conditions, together with fear of the Coronavirus, are overwhelming me at the moment. I am trying to blot out my terror by watching wall-to-wall … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 03/04/20
The weather is continuing to be warm and sunny. In fact, it has been a bit too warm for scarves! So instead of wearing them, I have decided to remind myself about some of my nicer necklaces. I wore my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Bill Skinner, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, gold, Halcyon Days, Lands' End, lapis lazuli, necklaces
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Reading roundup 01/04/20
Well, I actually finished two books this week. I am really enjoying my reading, although I am having some issues with concentration. That isn’t very surprising in the current situation. My eyesight is continuing to improve slowly – I am … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, mystery, science fiction
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Update 30/03/20 with some frivolity!
I’m feeling a bit guilty as I write this post. Everything feels so grim at the moment and our household is not coping very well with the stress. Up until last night, we had been holding things together, but then … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x