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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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Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…
Dear Mira, I must apologise for not answering you sooner! Aircon would be great and we have a unit in…
I hope you feel better soon! 🌺🍀
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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Friday post 11/07/25: Moving house #12: Just over a week!
I’m finding it very difficult to believe that we are almost there! On Monday 21st July, our removers are coming to pack up the home that we have lived in for nearly 25 years. Our sons were little boys when … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, New home, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Clarissa Hulse, Cyanotype scarf, house move, moving house, navy, white
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Friday post 04/07/25: Moving house #11: Moving Day is fast approaching!
Hello and welcome to my blog. We are moving in just over two weeks! Eek! Yesterday I went over to our new home with Elder Son and we were able to sort out quite a lot in a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, New home, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Halcyon Days, house move, Lands' End, moving house, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 27/06/25: I’m too tired to write a post!
Hello friends a visitors! I have been over to our new home this afternoon with Elder Son and now I am too tired to write a proper post. If I feel stronger tomorrow, then I will try to write an … Continue reading
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Reading roundup 18/06/25
Unfortunately, once again I am feeling too ill to concentrate on reading my ebook or writing blog posts. So, I am taking a break for a while, until I feel able. The stress of moving house, plus the hot weather, … Continue reading
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Reading roundup 11/06/25
Unfortunately, all the stress of moving house has become very difficult to manage and I am rather unwell. I am finding it just about impossible to concentrate on reading my book, so there is no proper post today. I will … Continue reading
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Wednesday 09/04/25: No posts for a while
Sorry friends and visitors but I am very ill at the moment and cannot post, so will be taking a break until I am better. Love and best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
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Friday post 04/04/25: Moving house #09: Completion day is getting closer!
Hi there everyone! Well, it’s Friday once again and I am looking at my task list for our house move. Our completion date is 8th May (that means we will actually own the new bungalow on that day and will … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, New home, Special days
Tagged daffodils, house move, illness, Mothers’ Day, moving house, orchids, plants
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Friday post 28/03/25: Moving house #08: In limbo and pain
I am finding it quite hard to believe that Friday has come around again! I do hope that everyone reading my blog is having a good time. Unfortunately, I am still struggling and in considerable pain. Despite very strong painkillers, … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, New home
Tagged house move, illness, moving house, pain
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Friday post 14/03/25: Moving house #06: taking a break
Hello and welcome to my blog. At the moment, Friday’s posts are all about the sheer slog of moving house under the English system. Of course, it could be far worse if we were selling and buying at the same … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, New home, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged CBT, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, depression, house move, moving house
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Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…