Category: 65 and Counting
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ASipOfFlava|It’s A New Season.
I’m not who I was last year—and I’m not trying to be. This season is about softening, listening, preparing, and choosing life on my own terms. Let’s sit together, sip something warm, and talk honestly about aging, change, and what comes next—without fear, without pretending, and without apology.
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ASipOfFlava|Life Isn’t Simple Anymore — But I Know How to Be
Life may not be simple anymore, but some memories still arrive like warm sunlight — gentle, grounding, and full of grace. A quiet sip to close the day.
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ASipOfFlava|Back In The Day When I Was Coming Up
Sometimes the richest memories come from the simplest days — bikes on the corner, neighbors who knew your name, and a freedom that didn’t need explaining. A gentle sip of nostalgia to start the week.
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Blog Challenge|Life Before The Internet
Before Wi-Fi and scrolling took over our days, connection looked different — slower, richer, and rooted in showing up for each other. This is my little walk back to a time when a rotary phone, a TV antenna, and a stack of books were all we needed.
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Blog Challenge|“My Peace” — The Person Who Feels Like Home
Sometimes your favorite person isn’t the loudest one in your life — it’s the one who brings you calm without even trying. This is my story about “My Peace,” the person who feels like home.
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H&W|Why Everyone Needs an Electric Blanket
Seattle winter hits different — cold, damp, and straight to the bones. One of the best wellness tools you can own is an electric blanket or shawl. It’s warmth, comfort, and pain relief all in one. Let’s talk about why staying warm isn’t just cozy… it’s essential for your health.
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H&W|Let’s Normalize The Conversation
There came a point where hiding my health challenges felt heavier than simply telling the truth. Constipation, incontinence, nerve pain — all the things people whisper about — became the very things I learned to speak on with confidence, humor, and compassion. Because the moment I opened my mouth, I realized how many people were…
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Life|When Working Past 65 Isn’t a Choice
A real, unfiltered look at why so many of us are being forced to work long past 65 — and why it’s not failure, it’s survival.
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Life|My Peace & 50 Years
Some connections don’t fade with time — they deepen, soften, and settle into the heart. This is the quiet kind of love that stays with you, no matter where life takes you.
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Blog Challenge|Your First Impression of Me
I don’t aim to impress people with a performance — I just want my presence to feel real, warm, and grounded. Here’s the first impression I hope people walk away with when they meet me.
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