Jamie Ivey

Jan 9, 2025 | moon.com | Jamie Ivey |Jon Bryant

Writer and journalist Jon Bryant lives in the south of France with his wife, the writer Ruby Soames, and their two children. Jon has traveled and written about Burma, Egypt, Sri Lanka, China, Australia, Germany, Portugal and Norway but he specializes in France, Spain, and the Mediterranean, where he has been based since 2003.

Apr 16, 2024 | everand.com | Mary Lussiana |Jamie Ivey |janne apelgren |Ebook Brittany

It had always been the case that either the children were too young, or the car was too old for me and my family to embark on the 1,221 mile road trip, which would take us from our home in southern Portugal to our wooden chalet in France’s Jura mountains. We had long wanted to do it, so that our yellow labrador, Baloo, could come on holiday with us, but sadly at the grand old age of 17, she left us for greener pastures.

Feb 1, 2024 | christianity.com | Jamie Ivey

I used to love riding roller coasters. The thrill of the unexpected turn. The feel of your stomach as you plummet downhill at unimaginable speeds. The way your first thought as the ride screeches to a halt is, ‘Let’s do that again!’ Roller coasters used to be my friend. But we’re not on great terms anymore. My back hurts after the ride. My anxiety shoots through the roof on those turns. And quite frankly, my bladder isn’t what it used to be! It’s not just my body, though.

Jan 27, 2023 | relevantmagazine.com | Jamie Ivey

I grew up seeing both of my grandmothers serve their husbands quite well. And I figured the ways I saw them serving were just how wives were supposed to do it. In my twenty-five years of knowing both my grandfathers, I never once saw them do a single thing in the kitchen. I realize I didn’t live every day with either one of them, but I feel as though I have a good handle on how the duties were delegated in their home.