Category: 65 and Counting

Life|Saturday Stillness by the Lake

☕ Saturday Stillness by the Lake It’s Saturday morning, and I just dropped Kiki off at her class. The air feels cool and calm — that kind of quiet only Fall seems to know. I’ve got my Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte in hand and a book I’ve been meaning to read — “Perfect Is Boring (And…

Lady Flava News

October 11, 2025

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Life|H&W|What Medicare’s New Telehealth Rules Really Mean

Why Patients Are Frustrated — and What Medicare’s New Telehealth Rules Really Mean By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections on Healthcare TL;DR: COVID made virtual visits a lifeline. Now, as Medicare rolls back many of those telehealth flexibilities, patients—and the staff who care for them—are feeling the strain. 🌎 Who We Serve At Swedish Neuroscience,…

Lady Flava News

October 11, 2025

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Life|Resourceful or Lazy?

Simply Flava Moment | Resourceful or Lazy? Sometimes, being seasoned means working smarter, not harder. When S came down from Med Recs to pick up documents, I sent my referrals with her to be scanned. 😆 Call it lazy if you want — I call it efficient energy management!

Lady Flava News

October 9, 2025

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Life|H&W|Fall in Love with the Person You See in the Mirror Every Day

Fall in Love with the Person You See in the Mirror Every Day By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections One thing I’ve been thinking about is how much time we spend wondering what other people think of us. We might not always admit it, but deep down, most of us do care. Life is…

Lady Flava News

October 9, 2025

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Life|The Complexity of Relationships and Real Connections in Today’s World

The Complexity of Relationships and Real Connections in Today’s World A Lady Flava Reflection We live in a time where connection feels both easier and harder than ever. We can meet people online from across the world in seconds, yet still struggle to truly see and understand each other. It’s not always easy to determine…

Lady Flava News

October 6, 2025

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Life| Fall Sunrise Gratitude

🌅 Fall Sunrise Gratitude There’s something special about fall in Seattle — the slow, graceful shift as the leaves turn golden before they drift softly to the ground. The air carries that perfect chill, not quite cold but just enough to make a warm drink and cozy blanket feel like comfort in its purest form. Even…

Lady Flava News

October 6, 2025

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Life|🌿 A Quiet Afternoon with Musty & Ghini

🌿 A Quiet Afternoon with Musty & Ghini By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Moments It’s a beautiful day — sunlight spilling softly through the blinds, the house quiet and calm. Musty is curled up on the chair beside me, and Ghini has claimed the top of the cat tower, both napping without a care in…

Lady Flava News

October 5, 2025

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🌻 100 Days of Flava — A Journey Through Words and Life

🌻 100 Days of Flava — A Journey Through Words and Life Fifteen years ago, I started my blog as a space to share the things I loved — mostly about independent artists, musicians, and creatives. In those early years, I wrote from time to time, whenever inspiration struck. Back then, my words were more about…

Lady Flava News

October 4, 2025

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Blog Challenge|From Indie Beats to Oldies But Goodies

What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? 🎶 The Soundtrack of My Life | From Indie Beats to Oldies But Goodies I have always been a fan of music. As a preteen and teenager, after school I would come home, turn on the radio, and listen while doing chores and homework.…

Lady Flava News

October 4, 2025

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Life|65|The Power of Resourcefulness

The Power of Resourcefulness Resourcefulness is what happens when things don’t go according to plan. It’s about staying calm, using what you have, and finding a solution that works. A recent example: faced with a patient who didn’t speak English, the official option would have been to call the translator service, wait on hold, and…

Lady Flava News

October 3, 2025

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