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Holly Lowe Jones is a PhD student and writing instructor in the English Department at the University of Oregon. She is currently working on her dissertation, which archives and analyzes Black American textual production at Playboy magazine between the 1960’s and early 1990’s.
Alongside and within her academic scholarship, Holly enjoys memoir/autobiography writing.
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Mount Rubidoux in Riverside, California
Photos are shown in reverse (from the end of my hike to the beginning). Cross at Mount Rubidoux Memorial Park. Mountain Elevation: 1,331 ft Fun Fact: Mt. Rubidoux is the site of the oldest outdoor non-denominational Easter Sunrise service in the United States. The...
Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Fun Fact: For all you movie buffs, this is where "Goonies" was filmed! View from the parking lot at Ecola State Park. Hiking trail at Ecola State Park. Starfish and other sea life. Look closely, I'm pretty sure EVERYTHING in the photo is ALIVE! :-O Can you spot the...
Leopard Cocktail Dress & Butt Lift Panty Review
SHOP | Leopard Print Dress (similar options linked at the bottom of this post), Jessica Simpson Rayomi heels (sold out, but similar options are linked in the widget at the bottom of this post) The butt-lift panties also help create the overall hourglass shape as you...
Living Sober: Why I Stopped Drinking
The photo on the left is a drunk selfie taken at the end of 2014, several months before I quit drinking. The one on the right was taken 12/28/19, 4 years and 9 months sober. I had my last drink on March 16, 2015. I stopped drinking because I am an alcoholic. While...
Hotel Review: El Morocco Inn & Spa in Desert Hot Springs, CA
This past July, Michael and I took a romantic Palm Springs weekend trip and stayed at the Morocco Inn and Spa. This hotel is located in Desert Hot Springs, which is just a few miles away from Palm Springs, but a little more affordable. Palm Springs is beautiful and...
Bootcamp Body: 4 Tips to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Hey Friends! I promised to tell you all what I've been doing to get back to my ideal weight and fitness level, so let's get right to it. The factors that have made a difference are: more disciplined eating, increased exercise, intermittent fasting and going to bed...