Category: Building Community
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H&W|Calm Through The Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 2: The Appointment and What Comes After
Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made SimpleSeries 2: The Appointment — And What Comes After Welcome back to Calm Through the Chaos. In Series 1, we talked about how to make a medical appointment and what to do beforehand to be prepared. Now let’s talk about what happens during the appointment — and just as importantly — what…
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Blog Challenge |A&E| Flava’s Indie Arts & Entertainment Space
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? The Dream of Lady Flava News: An Artistic Space for Creatives If I were ever afforded the opportunity again to own and operate a business, I know exactly what I would call it—Lady Flava News. It would be more than just a business;…
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Blog Challenge |60+|What Makes A Person Unique
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Definition: “Unique” means being the only one of its kind, or being without equal or like;unparalleled, or unusual or special in some way What Makes a Person Unique? When I built Flava Coffee House, I knew I wanted it to be more than just a place to…
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Blog Challenge |A&E| The Life of An Artist Cheerleader
The Autobiography of The Artist Cheerleader: A Journey Unfinished Many years ago, I began writing a book. At first, it was simply about my journey into the arts and entertainment industry—documenting my experiences, sharing valuable knowledge I had gained from professionals, and telling the stories of the artists I had the privilege to meet and interview…
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60+| TRUMP is Damaged…and he’s dragging us into the Dysfunction
Trump is Damaged… and He’s Dragging Us Into the Dysfunction I’ve hesitated to write about politics because I don’t consider myself politically savvy. But I do understand when leadership is toxic—when it fosters chaos, division, and abuse. I know what gaslighting looks like. I know what bullying looks like. And I know that when a…
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A&E| DJ Nasty Nes Rodriguez (R.I.P.)
Today on social media, I learned of the passing of a Pacific Northwest and West Coast music industry legend, Nasty Nes Rodriguez. As far as I can remember, I never met him in person, although I know people who have. At times, I feel like I actually have met him or that we’ve been in…
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60+ | Kindness
One definition of Kindness: Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. The Power of Kindness: A Simple Act That Makes a Big Difference Kindness is more than just a virtue—it’s a way of life. Defined as a behavior…
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H&W|60+| Self Love |Healing
Relationship #Status #Committed to #InnerPeace #Expansion #Gratitude & #SelfLove #BeGoodToYourself #LoveYourself #UMatter #GiveYourselfGrace Embracing My Healing Journey: Mind, Body & Spirit As I embark on my journey of healing—mind, body, and spirit—I recognize that every aspect of my life must be addressed. Over the past two years, I have taken steps toward self-improvement, and while…
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Blog Challenge |60+|If I Became A Lottery Winner
What would you do if you won the lottery? If I Were to Be a Lottery Winner… I’m sure many people have thought about winning the lottery—whether it’s just a passing daydream or a deep hope that leads to buying tickets regularly. While I’ve never actually purchased a lottery ticket or played one of those…
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60+| Reflecting on MLK jr Day
Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and nonviolent civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other forms of legalized discrimination. Notable accomplishments…

