Category: Flava is A Taste, A Style, A Feeling…What’s Your Flava
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RealTalk|Are You A Good Fit?
Are you trying to make something fit that was never meant for you? Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a project, or an organization, sometimes the real question isn’t whether the opportunity is good—it’s whether it’s a good fit for who you are. Before saying yes to the next opportunity, take a moment to ask…
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A Taste of Flava|The World Keeps Moving
Some mornings we wake up hurting. The hips ache. The hands ache. The sleep wasn’t great. But outside the window, life keeps moving. The birds still sing. The squirrels still run. The wind still blows. And the sun still finds its way through the clouds. This morning from my tower, the wildlife reminded me that…
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ASipOfFlava|Trusting Myself
A Sip of Flava Learning to Sit With Myself As I age, I value keeping my thoughts close—processing them quietly before I ever speak them aloud. Writing has become my way of understanding myself, instead of reacting in the moment. Once upon a time, I would call my godsister or play sister and vent about…
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Tower Window Wildlife with Lady Flava|Vol.11
This morning my tower window turned into a front-row seat to nature’s morning show. Squirrels, finches, crows, blue skies, and one very watchful cat made for a beautiful start to the day.
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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…
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ATasteOfFlava|Today Is a Win For My Body
What happens when you stop long enough to notice the small victories? This morning reminded me that progress doesn’t always arrive in big, dramatic ways. Sometimes it looks like sleeping well, managing pain a little better, or simply getting through the day one step at a time. Living with arthritis, radiculopathy, and the realities of…
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ATasteOfFlava| I’m Tired and Need a Morning Nap
Ever wake up at 2:00 in the morning convinced something strange is happening outside your window? Last night I was awakened by music and voices so loud I thought people might be hanging out in my front patio. What followed was a full neighborhood investigation from my tower window, a decision about whether to call…
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