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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: Lifestyle
Update 30/07/18
I am not writing any “Outfit of the day” posts at the moment because I am trying to cope with the UK heatwave by wearing very little. I don’t think that readers would really appreciate photos of me in a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyle
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Reading roundup 25/07/18
I have finished two books this week and am really pleased that I now have a pile of eight books borrowed from the Library. I somehow feel very secure when I can see a lovely selection of print and ebooks … Continue reading
Diet and exercise plan #01: 20/07/18
This is a new venture for me starting today. Having felt really down for a few days, since my weigh-in last week when I found out that I am now 12.5 stones, I am trying to pick myself up and … Continue reading
Posted in Diet and exercise plan, Health, Lifestyle
Tagged diet, exercise, healthy eating, measurements, weight
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Reading roundup 18/07/18
I have really enjoyed reading very varied books this week. Well, when I say enjoyed, I actually gave up on one of them – very unusual for me, but liberating! My first book was The Power by Naomi Alderman. I … Continue reading
Update 17/07/18
I am finding it very hard to write this week, although I will upload the usual Reading Roundup post tomorrow, if possible. After Friday’s horrible coughing attack, I had several slightly less awful ones over the weekend and yesterday. Also … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged chronic cough, depression, illness, mental health
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Update 13/07/18: Coughing attack
PLEASE DON’T READ IF THIS MIGHT TRIGGER YOU IN ANY WAY! At about 11.00 this morning I thought I was going to die. I was curled up at the bottom of the stairs fighting for each breath and struggling to … Continue reading
Reading roundup 11/07/18
I have finished two books this week and am part way through another two. This isn’t my usual way of reading. Most of the time I complete one book before taking up the next. At the moment, however, with the … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, public libraries
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Outfit of the day 10/07/18
I am feeling pleased because I managed to go to my hospital appointment this morning. Due to illness, I have missed the last two, so I really needed to talk to my doctor. Unfortunately, he was not available, but his … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 09/07/18
I am continuing to struggle with this hot weather. Despite us taking all possible measures, our house seems to retain the heat and our bedroom becomes the warmest room during the evening. My breathing is seriously affected and I need … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, Isle, Lands' End, navy, purple, sandals, Suave, trousers, vests
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x