by Jamie Holloway | Jul 24, 2026 | Books/Music
In my younger years I dreamt about owning my own bookstore. I wanted to have a bookstore along with a coffee shop. I wanted an oasis for readers like me and I wanted a place safe and warm and cozy to hang out and to hold events. Sadly, that will never happen. ...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 10, 2026 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I have gotten into the habit of listening to audio books while coloring and doing small things around my home. It started while I was in the hospital. Energy Medicine by Donna Eden is one of the books I chose. I now have a lot more audible books to...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 7, 2026 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Lung Transplant journey, The Magnificent Journey
Words have been difficult this week. Yet, here I am writing. Last week, after walking to the bathroom sink and sitting to take care of my trach tube and wash my face (this is a huge deal I will explain in a bit), I received a phone call from my lung surgeon Dr....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 2, 2026 | Auto-immune, Lung Transplant journey, The Magnificent Journey
I am sitting here. Trying to focus on something other than medical issues and emotional upheaval. The increase of my rapid blood sugars causing me great concern reminds me that I have been through this before. It’s been years. I did this when I first was diagnosed...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 29, 2026 | Books/Music
Energy Healing for Empaths by LIsa Campion is another audio book I got while at OHSU. I am glad I read this book. It showcases way for empaths like me in how to protect, set boundaries, and create routines of self-care so we are lovingly taking care of our...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2026 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Lung Transplant journey, The Magnificent Journey
While admitted at OHSU I listened to the audiobook Broken Horse by Brandi Carlile. I purchased this book over a year ago and it took some time to actually listen to it. While coloring I listened to Carlile examine her life and what made her most creative self....
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2026 | Auto-immune, Lung Transplant journey, The Magnificent Journey
(I colored a good portion of this while at OHSU and the rest when I got home) I am home again. After a two week stay at OHSU. I experienced respiratory failure because my red blood cells were not getting any oxygen because I was not releasing the carbon...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 6, 2026 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
While at OHSU recovering from Pneumonia and lung surgery I listened to Brene Brown’s book Strong Ground and I colored. While awaiting my surgery I developed non bacteria pneumonia in my lung. I ended up on antibiotics and on the ventilator. It was...
by Jamie Holloway | May 1, 2026 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
My weight has been an issue for me my entire life. I remember being ten years old and doing a milk shake diet with my birth mom. It tasted nasty. My birth mom was obese too. I did countless diets, saw dieticians even at Shriners Hospital and had to follow this...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 18, 2026 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I love reading children’s books. The best part is giving them to children after I am done. I love the artwork and the simple story. “My Gift” by Raluca Sirbu is one of those stories. It’s a charming story about how a treasure that was passed down that...
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