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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: mental health
Wednesday post 19/11/25: Taking a break
Dear friends and visitors, Those of you who know me in person or who regularly read this blog will be aware that I am really struggling with my mental health. To be honest, I am in a deep and dark … Continue reading
Saturday post 15/11/25: With some pretty things!
So, it looks as if Fridays are out at the moment in terms of blog posts! A few things seem to be happening on that day. Nothing amazing, just stuff like health appointments and the like. I have decided to … Continue reading
Posted in Health, House sale, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, birthdays, depression, gifts, illness, mental health, presents, purple
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Friday post 07/11/25: With more apologies!
Yet again my mental health issues mean that I cannot concentrate enough to write a proper post today. I am really struggling at the moment and my medication isn’t very effective. It’s my birthday tomorrow, so I hope that I … Continue reading
Friday post 03/10/25: Selling our house #05
So Friday has arrived once again! This will be a very short post because I am having a lot of health issues at the moment. My physical state is difficult enough to deal with. I have had a long list … Continue reading
Friday post 24/01/25: a kind of rambling post about my current state of mind!
I can’t believe that Friday has come around so quickly. For today’s post I had intended to write the Scarf of the Moment profile for my new Hermès scarf, Le Carrousel du Tigre Royal, but I am not able to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cloud, depression, Hermès, illness, iPad, laptop, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, mental health, navy, Oliver Bonas, pink
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Update 16/08/21
Over the weekend I came to the decision that I really should make a huge effort to shake myself out of this current malaise. I am spending most of every day in bed feeling sorry for myself. OK, I keep … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged chronic cough, cough, depression, exercise, illness, mental health
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Update 07/05/21
I must apologise again today. Unfortunately, I feel so down and ill that I can’t manage to post. I don’t want to moan on here and I think that I wouldn’t have been able to hold myself back from a … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Uncategorized
Tagged Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, illness, mental health
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Update 31/07/20 with lovely Hermès Plumes en Fête
This is a really quick update at the end of the working week. I’m currently sitting in bed, with a large fan next to me, and I am absolutely gasping for breath in the heat. Earlier, I went out into … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, hot weather, mental health, Plumes en Fete, shawls
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Update 08/06/20 – Letter to the library
This morning, I decided to write a letter to my local library service to thank them for all that they do. Here it is: To: (Redacted) Dear Library Staff, I am writing to you all to thank you for your … Continue reading
Update 23/07/19: feeling better
I am much better today. Usually, I manage to keep a grip on my feelings and immerse myself in reading to try to hold the negative thoughts at bay. My weekly counselling sessions also help a lot as I am … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged heatwave, hot weather, illness, mental health, positive feelings
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Thank you for your lovely comment. Best wishes to you and your family, Anne X