Category: Aging
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H&W|Listen To Your Body
Listening to my body during a storm reminded me how powerful awareness, support, and speaking up at the right time can be — especially when weather, pain, and timing collide.
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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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H&W|Knowing When to Stop Healthcare for the Elderly
There comes a moment when love must face limits — when treatments and procedures can no longer heal, and mercy takes the lead. This reflection is for every family standing in that tender space between holding on and letting go.
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H&W|“When the Joints Remember: Living with Degenerative Arthritis”
Some aches carry a story — one written in generations, in weather changes, and in every careful step. This isn’t just about pain; it’s about learning to move through life with awareness, grace, and a little bit of Flava.
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Life|65|The Ingredients of a Seasoned Soul
🌟 A Message That Resonates Today, I heard a message on TikTok where a man spoke about the value of Character, Integrity, and Humility. I couldn’t help but nod in agreement. Many claim these characteristics—but how many actually live them? It’s like people claiming to love Jesus while living in contradiction to His teachings. Character…
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Life|65|A New Season of Lady Flava
🌻 Living With Purpose as a Seasoned Soul: A New Season of Lady Flava At 65 years old, I am more aware than ever that tomorrow is not promised. The passing of my friend Sheryl last year reminded me of how fragile life is. And yet, when I look back, I can say with gratitude…
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Life|65|🌻 The Gift of Adult Children 🌻
🌻 The Gift of Adult Children 🌻 This year, my daughters reminded me once again of the beautiful and complex journey of motherhood. Mariko celebrated her 45th birthday, and Brittany turned 38 this past June. Realizing that I have been a mother for 45 years is both humbling and amazing. The little girls I once…
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Life|65|How to Apply for Medicare: My Journey at 65
How to Apply for Medicare: My Journey at 65 This year I turned 65, and with that milestone came something new: Medicare. Just saying the word can feel overwhelming. What do I need? When do I sign up? How do I even start? I want to share a little of my own experience and some…
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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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🌻 What Change Would I Like My Blog to Make in the World?Blog Challenge|
What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? 🌻 What Change Would I Like My Blog to Make in the World? By Lady Flava If I had to sum it up in one sentence, I’d say this: I want my blog to be the place where people feel seen,…
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