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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 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…
[…] P.S. If you would like to know more about the Zebra Pegasus design, please look at my Scarf of…
Dear Lauren, thank you again for commenting! I enjoyed my walks last week, but we are struggling with a heatwave…
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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Friday post 22/09/23: Hairdoooooo!
At last, I have been to the hairdresser today! My last haircut was at the end of April, so you will understand why I really needed another one. Elder Son came with me in the taxi, sat chatting whilst my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, Duo Boots, grey hair, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Karine Assaf, Klass, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, orange, white
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Friday post 15/09/23: Freeeeedom!
Well, we (Lovely Husband really) have finally got some freedom! Apologies for the very short post last Friday, but we had a lot of things to deal with. I will now explain… At the end of last week, we had … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged choices, illness, recovery, stairlifts
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Friday post 08/09/23
Apologies, dear friends and readers! We have had a very busy and eventful day and I have been unable to write a proper post. All positive stuff, thank goodness! I will try to make up for this next week. Love … Continue reading
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Friday post 01/09/23: a busy week!
Welcome to this Friday’s post! For once, we have had a busy and positive week. Tempers have frayed a few times, but we have made some progress. A replacement porch has been ordered and we are hoping that the work … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, Ferragamo, green, grey, illness, Kew Protea, Lands' End, Massaccesi, One Hundred Stars, purple, Selene
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Friday post 25/08/23: with another weekly update
Well, here we are again with another Friday post. Despite all of our problems, the weeks seem to fly past. Lovely Husband is still stuck upstairs and we have stopped counting the weeks. Elder Son and I are trying to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged family life, Hermès, illness, La Vallée de Cristal
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Friday post 18/08/23: with mixed feelings
So, here we are again on a Friday! Earlier in the week, I was feeling quite excited about today’s post as I was planning to show you my hair. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a haircut since early May and had … Continue reading
Reading roundup 16/08/23
Apologies fellow reading fans! I have been struggling to find the time to read this week. In addition, the book that I am currently enjoying is very long indeed: over 1000 pages. Therefore, I have to admit that I have … Continue reading
Friday post 11/08/23: with more positive news
Well, for once we have had a more positive and pleasant week! Why? Because Younger Son has been visiting. It has been so lovely to have him around. YS has really rolled up his sleeves and dived into the untidy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged duck egg, illness, Kew Protea, One Hundred Stars, purple
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Friday post 04/08/23: with the weekly update
Hi everyone! Oh, I will be so pleased when I can write about something else on a Friday! Please bear with me for this first part… We have been stuck here in our upstairs bedroom now for very nearly 16 … Continue reading
Friday post 28/07/23: health update
Welcome to Friday’s post. Some kind of progress has been made this week and I am feeling quite proud of myself! Lovely Husband and I are still coping with being together in our bedroom for most of the time. He … Continue reading
I hope you feel better soon! 🌺🍀