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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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That does seem to be the problem, there alway sis another one isn't there?! The correct decision will come to…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. I still can’t decide! The scarves are so enormously expensive now and I…
It is a hard decision isn't it Anne? I have to say the more I wear this scarf the more…
Dear Liza Lee, thank you for your comment. I am so glad that you find my blog useful and enjoyable!…
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Category Archives: Health
Outfit of the day 19/04/19
I might as well be honest when writing this blog. After all, it is a kind of journal and record for me. So here is the truth: despite the lovely sunshine I am feeling really miserable today. Perhaps it is … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, cerise, Cotton Traders, cream, depression, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, illness, mental health, navy, Peacocks in Tropical Garden, pink, WoolOvers
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Update 22/03/19
I was looking forward to today. I had my appointment with the counsellor and then a pub lunch planned. But none of this has happened because I had one of the worst ever coughing attacks last night. I thought I … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 01/03/19
It was my weekly counselling session this morning. In fact it was a really good one as I had a couple of very important issues to talk about and I feel that I now have some helpful strategies to use … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, counselling, Duo Boots, grey, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, Karine Assaf, mental health, navy, orange, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Outfit of the day 18/02/19
Both Lovely Husband and I have been feeling a bit sorry for ourselves in the last few days. We seem to have caught the same nasty cold and, on top of all our existing health issues, it has really knocked … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bronze, brown, Ferragamo, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, teal, Tyger
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Update 06/02/19 with musings about obligations
Yes, this should be a Reading Roundup post, but I am hoping to write that tomorrow. You see, that very word, “should”, is the cause of many/most of my mental health issues. I feel anxious because of “should”, I feel … Continue reading
Update 05/02/19
Yesterday was tough for a number of reasons and I have had to spend today in bed trying to recover. Not only was I very ill, but Elder Son decided that it would be a good day to upset his … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle
Tagged ASD, autism, chronic cough, cough, illness, The Expanse, TV
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Outfit of the day 04/02/19
I am trying to hold on to my sense of humour, although that is quite difficult at the moment. It feels as if my health is steadily beating me down; I have been very ill all weekend. But, life must … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, black, blue, humour, illness, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, white
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Outfit of the day 01/02/19
Well, I did get to my counselling session today. Although I have been struggling, both physically and mentally, I was able to get up, have a shower, dress myself and get into the car without a serious cough. Lovely Husband … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, counselling, crystal, Etsy, Hotter, John Lewis, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, navy, pub lunch, silver, snowflakes
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Update 31/01/19
We have been quite busy today. This afternoon, Elder Son had an appointment at the local surgery for a vaccination booster. He is very nervous about needles and asked me to go with him to help keep him calm. Lovely … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 25/01/19
Well, today didn’t work out as we had planned. I was meant to go to a counselling appointment in a neighbouring town and then out for lunch, but had a horrible coughing attack just before we were supposed to set … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, bracelets, brooches, cardigans, chronic cough, counselling, earrings, Ferragamo, grey, Hotter, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pure Collection, shoes, teal, topaz, trousers, white
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Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…