Category Archives: Lifestyle

Reading roundup 13/12/17

Posted on 13/12/2017 by The Librain

I have really enjoyed my reading this week, with some great print and ebooks borrowed from our public library service. By the way, I deliberately mention our library system as often as I can – it is being systematically demolished … Continue reading →

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Update 12/12/17

Posted on 12/12/2017 by The Librain

My hair appointments seem to come around quickly. Mind you, I usually have them every six weeks and this time the gap was only five, because of the Christmas holidays. I have been very happy with my hair since I … Continue reading →

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Update 11/12/17

Posted on 11/12/2017 by The Librain

We have had beautiful snowy weather for the last few days and our street and garden look lovely. As I don’t have to leave the house these days, and am not worrying about getting to work, I can appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 08/12/17

Posted on 08/12/2017 by The Librain

After yesterday’s pretty awful selfie, taken to clearly show my emerging greys, I washed my hair and have taken another photo. I think that this one is a bit better! The outfit was an attempt to try something out which … Continue reading →

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Growing out the grey: update 07/12/17

Posted on 07/12/2017 by The Librain

I am due for my next hair appointment on Tuesday and have already decided that I will continue to avoid hair dye. My next haircut will be a pretty radical trim so that I can get closer to my grey … Continue reading →

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Update 05/12/17

Posted on 05/12/2017 by The Librain

It has been very difficult today. At around 2.30 this morning, I had a huge asthma coughing attack. I was sitting alone in the bathroom unable to breathe and then realised that I had left my inhaler next to my … Continue reading →

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World gone mad! 04/12/17

Posted on 04/12/2017 by The Librain

The middle aged and elderly have said things similar to this probably since the dawn of time – “The world has gone mad!” Even the Ancient Greeks thought this way: The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 30/11/17

Posted on 30/11/2017 by The Librain

When it is this time of year, with crisp mornings and dark evenings, I feel like snuggling in thick wool jumpers and warm joggers. I also have a nice velvety top and bottoms in navy that I bought from Cotton … Continue reading →

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Update 28/11/17 and Christmas plans

Posted on 28/11/2017 by The Librain

Nowadays, we organise present giving at Christmas in the same way as I just did for my birthday: I buy what I would like in advance and my chaps refund the money and give me the gifts on the day. … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 27/11/17

Posted on 27/11/2017 by The Librain

It is now two months since I last had my hair dyed and the grey has reached over 1 inches long. You can see it clearly, especially at the sides. The coloured parts are not looking good, I must admit. … Continue reading →

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