by Jamie Holloway | Nov 22, 2020 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I use reading as part of my pain management routine. It gets my mind off my painful joints and stoma. I love reading novels that have strong women and have a mystery theme. The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren was not a disappointment. I got lost in the story of a...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 20, 2020 | The Magnificent Journey
I love reading stories of strong men and women who become disabled and how they have chosen to live well anyway. In Beautifully Broken by Paige and Josh Wetzel we go on a journey of a soldier who lost both of his legs in Afghanastan and is amazing journey to finding...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 19, 2020 | The Magnificent Journey
I love reading historical fiction. So when I was offered a chance to read Regina Scott’s book Nothing Short of Wonderous I chose to read this novel. I’m glad that I did. This book is a bit slow. That did not take away from the storyline or the characters. For me,...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 18, 2020 | The Magnificent Journey
This morning I am sitting on my bed listening to IHeart Radio For King and Country station as I write and wait for my caregiver to show up. So much has happened since I came home from the hospital. Nicholas still has not left my side. He currently is laying beside me...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 17, 2020 | Products I Love, The Magnificent Journey
As you have read in my previous reviews I am including skin care in my self-care regiment and I received another product in a subscription box, a face mask by Upcircle. Upcircle uses powdered discarded olive stones. Olive stones are a bi-product of...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 16, 2020 | Products I Love, The Magnificent Journey
One of the hazards of taking chemo medication is getting dry, flaky skin. Plus, I have Vasculitis which has skin issues as well, no matter what type you have. I have tried several brands and many do not moisturize my skin enough. I am still dry and flaky...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 9, 2020 | Products I Love, The Magnificent Journey
This year I started considering skin care. I have never been a make-up, skin care, facials, pedicure, manicures kind of girl. I have done them, reluctantly with some of my friends, but I never saw the point. I believe part of that is a strong memory from...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 8, 2020 | Books/Music
I love reading novels with strong women. I even love reading historical novels about strong women. The Love Note is a historical type of romance novel that features a strong woman who wants to be a doctor in 1865. I love that. I’m not going to ruin the story by...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 7, 2020 | The Magnificent Journey
I love reading novels especially since part of my chronic illness is having sleepless nights. I love getting lost in a story so I can forget about my pain and not being able to sleep. Recently, I read The Key to Love by Betsy St. Amant. I love novels about strong...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 6, 2020 | The Magnificent Journey
Warning: This is going to be a dark post. I am going to share a lot of disturbing and painful things in this post and it may trigger some. If you are easily triggered I won’t be offended if you don’t read this. I am having a hard time sleeping tonight. I have a...
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