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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 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! 🌺🍀
Dear Anne, would air conditioning help or does it rather hurt you with your lung conditions? I'm on the fence…
[…] If you would like to read more about this scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment post with…
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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Update 15/12/17
I have been very busy today, between rests, trying to do my bit to prepare for Christmas. At last Younger Son helped me to put up the tree. Since I became so ill, we have had to streamline things a … Continue reading
Update and boutique shopping 14/12/17
I am going to show you the two items I bought when I was out on Tuesday, after my haircut. There is a lovely new boutique which has opened nearby, selling very pretty tops and a massive range of accessories, … Continue reading
Reading roundup 13/12/17
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
Posted in Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged books, ebooks, Goodreads, public libraries
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Update 12/12/17
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
Posted in Hair, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged going grey, hairdresser, hairstyles
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Update 11/12/17
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
Outfit of the day 08/12/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aquamarine, blue, Blue Nile, bracelets, cardigans, copper, Cotton Traders, earrings, grey, joggers, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pure Collection, teal
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Growing out the grey: update 07/12/17
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
Update 05/12/17
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
World gone mad! 04/12/17
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
Outfit of the day 30/11/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, earrings, Hermès, joggers, MaiTai, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, scarf rings, tops, Winter, WoolOvers
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Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…