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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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Love this scarf on you. I've been looking at it online. Maybe my next purchase. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for your supportive comment. Best wishes, Anne X
You look lovely! It’s so good that you’re walking and getting better. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Thank you so much, Lauren! X
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Author Archives: The Librain
Outfit of the day 25/07/19 plus some purchases
I am going to show you my outfit, but not me wearing it! That’s because I am so hot and sticky and must look pretty awful 😂🤣😂! I bought this turquoise linen dress from Pure Collection a couple of years … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Bill Skinner, blue, gold, hot weather, Lands' End, Pure Collection, silver, turquoise
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Reading roundup 24/07/19
Well, last week’s reading was much more successful than the week before’s. I definitely chose the right books this time! The first book of the week was Year One (Chronicles of the One #01) by Nora Roberts. Here is the … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, historical, science fiction
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Update 23/07/19: feeling better
I am much better today. Usually, I manage to keep a grip on my feelings and immerse myself in reading to try to hold the negative thoughts at bay. My weekly counselling sessions also help a lot as I am … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged heatwave, hot weather, illness, mental health, positive feelings
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Update 22/07/19: I had a meltdown
I try to be honest on this blog, after all it started as a way for me to keep track of my life after retirement. I never expected that anyone else would actually read my ramblings! So, apologies in advance … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged chronic cough, depression, illness, meltdowns, mental health
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Update 19/07/19
I had a really nice outfit picked for today – navy, turquoise and white clothing with very pretty jewellery in turquoise. Unfortunately, I was far too ill to go to my counselling appointment and have been in bed all day … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 18/07/19
OK, so this is really yesterday’s outfit. Lovely Husband took me to the Library as I had some reservations to pick up. So that gave me the boost I needed to put on some nice clothes for once. Today it … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, eBay, Hotter, Isle, navy, One Hundred Stars, Sainsbury's Tu, white
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Reading roundup 17/07/19
This situation hardly ever happens to me, especially these days. Last week’s books turned out to be very poor choices in that I didn’t enjoy either of them! Despite a good range of stock at the Library to select from, … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, fantasy, Goodreads, historical fiction
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Update 16/07/19
I am sorry for the lack of a post yesterday. We had quite a few things happening here and I became far too tired to write anything. Today has been pretty busy too and I am now in bed with … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 12/07/19
I did go to my counselling session this morning! I got out of the house! Whoop! Yes, I am back in bed resting this afternoon, as I now feel very tired, but I am so pleased. I am also happy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cerise, cobalt, Cosmographia Universalis, gold, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Isle, navy, necklace knot, pink, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, white, WoolOvers
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Update 11/07/19
Well, I am having yet another day in bed. I really hope that I am fit enough to go for my counselling appointment tomorrow as it would be so nice to actually leave the house! I haven’t been out for … Continue reading
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