Posts by: Jamie Hughes

Jamie Hughes

July 22, 2022July 23, 2022

Step Up to the Mic: The Value in Doing the Things That Terrify You

Back in November, I told you all about my decision to start taking vocal lessons with a coach. Well, I’ve been at it for about eight months or so, taking ... Read more

July 8, 2022July 9, 2022

Getting in Gear: Essential Equipment for an Excellent Beach Vacation

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The last few months have been a bit stressful, to say the least, and with the thousand and one worries and distractions I was facing, I couldn’t help but think ... Read more

June 17, 2022June 18, 2022

Just Because It’s Broken Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t Beautiful

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I recently did a little research to write an article reflecting on a photograph of the Library of Celsus. This marvelous piece of architecture was commissioned by a Roman consul ... Read more

June 17, 2022June 27, 2022

Just Because It’s Broken Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t Beautiful

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I recently did a little research to write an article reflecting on a photograph of the Library of Celsus. This marvelous piece of architecture was commissioned by a Roman consul ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 4, 2022

How I’m Making the Most of My Limited Energy as Someone With MS

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The last few years have been rough for a whole host of reasons, and I think it’s safe to say that most of us in the United States feel utterly ... Read more

May 20, 2022May 21, 2022

When MS Takes From Me, I Try to Give Back in Service to Others

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Last weekend was a busy one. On Friday, I had to drop my eldest son at school at 5:30 a.m. for a field trip and then pick him up at ... Read more

May 6, 2022May 7, 2022

We Have to Make the Effort to Care

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Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is hard. I know this is hardly a revelation, especially to those of us who struggle with it on the daily, but I felt like ... Read more

April 22, 2022April 23, 2022

An Interview With Writer Edith Forbes: Living With MS

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Last year, I got the chance to read and review Edith Forbes’ medical memoir, “Tracking a Shadow.” I thought it was an encouraging and thoughtful work, so I contacted her ... Read more

April 8, 2022April 9, 2022

‘Nothing Gold Can Stay,’ and That’s OK

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In the South, we have a tendency to cram words together to create a single gigantic one, a kind of linguistic Pangea, if you will. The one I’ve been using ... Read more

March 18, 2022March 19, 2022

There’s No Such Thing as Perfect

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We are a three-cat household because, well, felines are awesome. They’re entertaining and sweet. They love to give cuddles. And they’re fairly self-sufficient — no baths or walks necessary. Just ... Read more

March 4, 2022March 5, 2022

More Than 50 Shades of Gray

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Spring is rapidly approaching. It’s warming up outside. The trees are starting to bloom. And inside our home, I am once again plotting to refresh the place. Out with old ... Read more

February 18, 2022February 19, 2022

Making Good Choices When COVID-19 Strikes

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The past two weeks have been a bit of a blur. Our younger son caught the COVID-19 virus at school, and once we got a positive home test, we went ... Read more

February 4, 2022February 5, 2022

Don’t Worry and Take Your Time

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My husband and I have been on a bit of a quest as of late. For several reasons that I won’t bore you with here, we are in search of ... Read more

January 21, 2022January 22, 2022

Art for Our Sake

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One of the great things about living in Atlanta is that there is always something new and exciting going on in town. Sure, we have our fair share of sporting ... Read more

January 7, 2022January 8, 2022

It’s No Puzzle: Play Is Good for Your Brain

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I don’t know why, but for some reason, two people in my family decided to get me puzzles for Christmas this year. Granted, one is a rad picture of 30 ... Read more