Category: 65 and Counting
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Life|My Life at Work
🌻 Genuine Words, Genuine Connections There’s something powerful about speaking from the heart — not just going through motions, but truly affirming others with honesty and kindness. I was reminded of this in two beautiful moments with patients and their families. 🌟 The New Patient A new patient came in to see Dr. Oskouian for…
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Life|🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict
🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict Sometimes we hold onto hurt because it feels safer than trusting again. But every so often, a small moment shifts the energy — a conversation, an apology, or even just the acknowledgment of value — and suddenly grace feels possible. Today reminded me of that. I realized that knowing someone…
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Blog Challenge|65|My Peace
What brings you peace? What Brings You Peace? 🌻 Peace, for me, is both a place and a practice. It’s not just the absence of chaos — it’s the presence of stillness, grounding, and knowing I am exactly where I’m meant to be in the moment. I find peace in quiet mornings, when the sun spills…
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Blog Challenge|65|One Word Description of Me
What is one word that describes you? One Word That Describes Me 🌻❣️🌻 If I had to choose just one word to describe myself, it would be Resilient. Life has handed me challenges, heartbreaks, and moments that could have broken my spirit — but here I am, still standing, still growing, still finding ways to…
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Blog Challenge|65|My Community |West Seattle
How would you improve your community? How Would I Improve My Community? 🌻❣️🌻 When I picture my ideal community, it’s one where everyone — no matter their age, background, or income — feels safe enough to walk outside and enjoy what’s around them. I imagine neighbors strolling to our small businesses and local eateries, popping…
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Blog Challenge|What’s the Most Important Thing to Carry with You All the Time?
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? What’s the Most Important Thing to Carry with You All the Time? 🌻❣️🌻 When we hear this question, most of us immediately think about practical items: Identification Cell phone Medicine Money Credit/debit cards And for many women, the list might also include:…
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65|Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer
Winning Without the Fight: Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer 🌻❣️🌻 We all know that person. The one who thrives on stirring the pot. They might show up at work, in your family, through a friend of a friend, as an in-law, an annoying cashier at the gas station, or even your next-door neighbor. And…
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65|My Living Scrapbook
My Living Scrapbook 🌻❣️🌻❣️🌻 Today, as I scrolled through my blog posts, I found myself smiling. Each entry — whether it’s a deep reflection, a moment of joy, a piece of wisdom, or even a challenge I’ve worked through — is part of a bigger picture. I realize now that my blog has become something…
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65|When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect
When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect I was born Japanese and German, but I was raised in a Black community from the very beginning. My family, my friends, my church family, my mentors—my whole world was Black. The culture, the traditions, the love—it’s what I know. It’s what shaped my spirit. I have…
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