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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,My family and I will be praying for you. 2026 will be a much better year for you, and for…
Thank you so much Lauren. We are looking forward to our other son coming and then we will have a…
Thinking of you Anne during this Holiday Season. I hope you are feeling okay and I hope you are able…
Anne, I also hope that there is relief in sight for you. The winter is long and dark and you…
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Tag Archives: food
Monday post 20/03/23: Mothers’ Day treats
Yesterday was Mothers’ Day in the UK and I had a lovely time, thanks to my three “chaps”. Elder Son had been planning a spectacular afternoon tea (that I had in the evening, like last year) and also surprised me … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, earrings, food, gifts, green, Lovisa, Mothers’ Day, navy, presents
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Update 09/11/20
Well, I had a lovely birthday yesterday. My husband cooked bacon sandwiches for lunch (my favourite treat that I only allow myself once a week!) and then delicious steak and chips for dinner. He is a very good cook and … Continue reading
Update 28/11/17 and Christmas plans
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
Outfit of the day 24/01/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Health, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged black, books, boots, cake, Clarks, Cotton Traders, earrings, Etsy, Ferragamo, food, Goodreads, Hermès, jeans, L'Arbre du Vent, Massaccesi, Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo, navy, public libraries, purple, soutache, tea, Tommy Hilfiger, turquoise
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New Year, new direction
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
Posted in Family, Friends, Health, Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged bereavement, bling, books, depression, food, grief, mental health, NHS, retirement, social media, tea
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