Category Archives: Family

Friday post 10/01/25: Welcome back!

Posted on 10/01/2025 by The Librain

First of all I would like to wish you all a belated… I do hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. Ours was nice, if a little quiet. Younger Son was able to get here for a short visit … Continue reading →

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Friday post 29/11/24: catching up…

Posted on 29/11/2024 by The Librain

It’s difficult to believe, but we are nearly at the end of November! I expect that most of you will be organising gifts, cards, decorations, food, visitors and journeys. On the other hand, we haven’t got anything ready at all, … Continue reading →

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Friday post 18/10/24: bringing out the cashmere…

Posted on 18/10/2024 by The Librain

A new Friday Post is here again! I will begin with an apology: I kind of promised that I would take some modelling photos with my new Sous le Charme d’Orphée shawl and post them today. To be honest, the … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 17/04/24

Posted on 17/04/2024 by The Librain

I am sorry to say that there isn’t a proper post today. Over the past week we have been struggling with family issues and my poor health, in addition we are trying to prepare for some building repairs on the … Continue reading →

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Friday post 15/03/24: Mother’s Day with my chaps!

Posted on 15/03/2024 by The Librain

Hello and welcome to my blog. UK visitors will know that last Sunday was Mother’s Day. I was utterly thrilled when Younger Son contacted us to say that he would be coming over for a few days: Mother’s Day with … Continue reading →

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Friday post 23/02/24: outfit for a Very Important Meeting

Posted on 23/02/2024 by The Librain

I had to go to a Very Important Meeting yesterday. The sort of meeting that makes you nervous for several weeks/days in advance. The kind of meeting where the outcome is crucial. The sort of meeting where you need the … Continue reading →

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Monday post 29/01/24: taking a break

Posted on 29/01/2024 by The Librain

This is just a short post to say that I am taking a week’s break from the blog. I am going through some really difficult health and family issues at the moment and am struggling badly. So, I think that … Continue reading →

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Friday post 05/01/24: first of 2024!

Posted on 05/01/2024 by The Librain

Welcome to the first Friday post of the new year. I do hope that you all had a lovely festive season. We had a pleasant time as a family with Younger Son. I was so happy that he was able … Continue reading →

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Friday post 10/11/23: it was my birthday this week!

Posted on 10/11/2023 by The Librain

Hello friends and visitors! Yes, it was my birthday on Wednesday and I am feeling a mixture of emotions. Shock at the age I now am (surely, I am still in my fifties?) and pleasure at being with all of … Continue reading →

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Friday post 03/11/23

Posted on 03/11/2023 by The Librain

Well, it’s Friday already so welcome to the post! To be honest, it has been a pretty awful week for me. Other members of the family have been reasonably OK, with some good news from Younger Son and fantastic help … Continue reading →

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