Category: 65 and Counting
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Life|65|Seattle SuperSonics 🏀
🌻 Seattle’s Sonics: A Piece of Home Still Missing When I was a child and into my early 20s, Seattle had a basketball team — the Seattle SuperSonics. Watching the games with my family was part of life, part of home. Coming up, it felt like the Sonics were always around, always active in the…
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Life|65|Seasoned SoulZ
A Seasoned Soul Moment: The Gift of Sincere Engagement There are times when connection feels effortless—when it’s natural to engage with someone, to offer a compliment, and to do it with sincerity, appreciation, and warmth. Today I met a beautiful woman, 69 years old, with the perfect lipstick and glasses. I told her how stunning…
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Blog Challenge|What Gives Me Energy
What things give you energy? 🌻 What Things Give You Energy? It varies depending on the day and the purpose of the day. Once I determine the why, I’m better at identifying what I need. I’ve learned that I can give myself the energy — when once upon a time, I sought it from the…
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Life|Kindnes|🌻 Learning From a Patient
🌻 Kindness in Conversation: Learning From a Patient Opening Reflection Sometimes kindness isn’t about big gestures—it’s about listening, being curious, and showing genuine interest in someone’s story. The Encounter🌻 Today, a patient told me that the windows in our clinic are sash windows. He explained how they worked, and it sparked a memory of my…
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Life|Kindness|The Value of Check In’s
A Seasoned Souls at Work Reflection — Lady Flava Today reminded me how much the energy we bring shapes the communication we have. I had a check-in with Rich that felt perfect—not because everything was smooth, but because of how the conversation unfolded. I shared the challenges of working three clinics, but I also showed…
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Life|65|When the Structure Changes Around You
🌻 When the Structure Changes Around You When I first came into this job, I was surrounded by great people. Many of them were young, but they were responsible, driven, and had their eyes set on clear goals. Alongside them, I felt balanced—we shared a sense of purpose, and I had a peer who, like…
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Life|65|Working At 65
🌻 Choosing a Different Direction at 65 At 65, I know what matters to me: balance, peace, and purpose. For decades I carried responsibility, led teams, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Those years shaped me into who I am today. Now, I’ve chosen a different direction. This job allows me to continue working with…
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Life|65|Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both?
🌻 Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both? As I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed that awareness—the ability to anticipate, pay attention, and step in when needed—doesn’t always come naturally to everyone. For me, awareness was taught from a young age. Playing outside, I knew the rule: stay close enough to hear my name when it…
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