Category Archives: Lifestyle

Outfit of the day 26/01/17

Posted on 26/01/2017 by The Librain

This afternoon, I went to the local cinema with Younger Son to see Rogue One – all good fun science fiction with loads of action, the usual daft plot holes and an intriguing CGI version of Peter Cushing. We really … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 24/01/17

Posted on 24/01/2017 by The Librain

Since my last post on Friday, things have improved a fair bit. I spent the weekend slowly regaining my health and strength – well, by regaining I mean getting back to my previous pretty crap levels rather than the really … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #03 – choosing colours #02

Posted on 23/01/2017 by The Librain

Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 17/01/17

Posted on 17/01/2017 by The Librain

Today was Hairdresser Day! I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t get there, as I have been so ill recently and haven’t been out of the house for a week. But I made it, thanks to Lovely Husband for … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #02 – choosing colours #01

Posted on 16/01/2017 by The Librain

Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #01 – from work to retirement

Posted on 08/01/2017 by The Librain

Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? This is Part 1 of a weekly set which will show how my wardrobe has been developing since I left work and began the new … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 06/01/17

Posted on 06/01/2017 by The Librain

As it was only a day after my Husband’s medical procedure, neither of us felt like going out today. Instead, we snuggled on the settee and watched recorded TV programmes. I then worked on this blog for a while, revisiting … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 04/01/17

Posted on 04/01/2017 by The Librain

Bad start to the day this morning as I woke up early with a blinding headache. I managed to help Elder Son get ready for work and then was violently sick. I usually have to eat a banana the minute … Continue reading →

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New Year, new direction

Posted on 01/01/2017 by The Librain

So, it has been years since I last posted on my The Librain blog. My Mother died in November 2012 and thus began a period in my life which saw a massive slide into illness and depression, culminating in retirement … Continue reading →

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