Category: Family Memories

• ATasteOfFlava|Thinking Back on My Parents and Japanese Grandma

  As I grow older and learn to navigate arthritis, chronic pain, and changes in mobility, I find myself thinking more and more about my Mommy, Daddy, and Grandma Matsu. As a child, I simply saw them living their lives. Now I see the wisdom behind the cane, the extra sitting, the slower pace, and the…

  Lady Flava News

  June 1, 2026

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• A Living Reflection by Lady Flava 🌻

  Sometimes we spend years wondering why certain things affect us so deeply. This Mother’s Day became more than a holiday for me. It became a reflection of legacy, upbringing, mentorship, family, pain, community, love, and the powerful people who shaped the woman I became. I realized my standards, values, and deep reactions to life did…

  Lady Flava News

  May 10, 2026

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• A Mother’s Day Message

  Motherhood changed me in ways I never expected. This Mother’s Day, I found myself reflecting on survival, healing, emotional safety, peace, complicated family love, and the quiet strength mothers carry every single day. Not every story is perfect. Not every family is simple. Not every wound is visible. But there is still beauty in becoming…

  Lady Flava News

  May 10, 2026

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• ASipOfFlava|Remembering Way Back When

  Coffee, pancakes, and memories that still warm my heart. Some of the best conversations—and dreams—were born at the breakfast table.

  Lady Flava News

  January 22, 2026

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• RealTalk|Not Every Season of Life Is Meant to Be Loud

  Not every season of life is meant to be loud. Some are quieter. Slower. More reflective. This Christmas Eve, it’s okay to honor the season you’re in — just as it is.

  Lady Flava News

  December 24, 2025

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• ASipOfFlava|My Penguin, Columbia

  Sometimes a small family joke turns into something meaningful. From a little waddle to a penguin named Columbia, this is a reflection on embracing who you are, moving at your own pace, and finding joy in the most unexpected connections.

  Lady Flava News

  December 22, 2025

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• 🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga

  Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.

  Lady Flava News

  November 30, 2025

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• Review| Sweet Memories on Beacon Hill | Delite Bakery

  🍰 Sweet Memories on Beacon Hill | Delite Bakery Review By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Seattle For years, Delite Bakery on Beacon Hill has been a sweet part of my family’s story. When we lived just a block away, it was our go-to spot whenever we wanted a little treat to brighten the day. After…

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  October 5, 2025

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