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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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Category Archives: Health
Update 19/08/19
On Friday, whilst eating our pub lunch, Lovely Husband and I had an idea that might help me to commit to an exercise plan. Visitors to this blog will know that I have tried over and over again to raise … Continue reading
Update 12/08/19 with an explanation!
I can finally write about what happened to me last week! This is a very full and frank account of the events which lead to my neglect of the blog last week. Please feel free to skip over the details! … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged chronic cough, cough, emergency, heart, hospitals, illness
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Update 09/08/19
I have had a very difficult time since my last post on Tuesday evening. As I am still so very tired, I will wait until Monday to write a full post explaining what has been going on. For now, I … Continue reading
Update 06/08/19 with a confession
Quite a long time ago, March 2018 in fact, I wrote a very difficult post. I will quote some of it now… I have written many times over the last year about my list of chronic conditions and have detailed … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged addiction, chronic cough, codeine, codeine linctus, cough, illness
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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
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
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
Outfit of the day 28/06/19
It is a lovely sunny day again, just the right temperature for me. I have heard that we are going to have a very hot weekend, which may cause me some issues as my asthma tends to react badly in … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, asthma, asymmetric wrap, chronic cough, coral, counselling, cream, Ferragamo, Halcyon Days, Hotter, Isle, Lands' End, navy, Peacocks in Tropical Garden, sunshine
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x