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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
Monday post 29/01/24: taking a break
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
Friday post 03/11/23
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
Friday post 20/10/23
Hi, dear friends and visitors to my blog. For the past few months, I have been using the Friday posts to write about my family’s difficulties with our health and the fallout from these. I am pleased to be able … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Halcyon Days, Hermès, illness, Klass, Lands' End, MaiTai, Massaccesi, Mythiques Phoenix Coloriages, navy, pink, red, white
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Friday post 12/10/23: hospital visits and more
I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Apologies for such a meagre post last week. I had only just come out of hospital and couldn’t find the energy to write very much. Anyway, I will try to set it all out … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged COVID-19, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2024, hospitals, illness
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Friday post 06/10/23
Hello everyone! I have just come out of hospital (nothing very serious), so am very tired and cannot manage a proper post today. I am fighting off a nasty virus on top of my usual collection of health issues, so … Continue reading
Friday post 15/09/23: Freeeeedom!
Well, we (Lovely Husband really) have finally got some freedom! Apologies for the very short post last Friday, but we had a lot of things to deal with. I will now explain… At the end of last week, we had … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged choices, illness, recovery, stairlifts
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Friday post 01/09/23: a busy week!
Welcome to this Friday’s post! For once, we have had a busy and positive week. Tempers have frayed a few times, but we have made some progress. A replacement porch has been ordered and we are hoping that the work … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, Ferragamo, green, grey, illness, Kew Protea, Lands' End, Massaccesi, One Hundred Stars, purple, Selene
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Friday post 25/08/23: with another weekly update
Well, here we are again with another Friday post. Despite all of our problems, the weeks seem to fly past. Lovely Husband is still stuck upstairs and we have stopped counting the weeks. Elder Son and I are trying to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged family life, Hermès, illness, La Vallée de Cristal
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Friday post 18/08/23: with mixed feelings
So, here we are again on a Friday! Earlier in the week, I was feeling quite excited about today’s post as I was planning to show you my hair. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a haircut since early May and had … Continue reading
Friday post 11/08/23: with more positive news
Well, for once we have had a more positive and pleasant week! Why? Because Younger Son has been visiting. It has been so lovely to have him around. YS has really rolled up his sleeves and dived into the untidy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged duck egg, illness, Kew Protea, One Hundred Stars, purple
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x