Category: Flava Sharing My Life
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ATasteOfFlava| The Landlord Walk Through
Six bags of laundry. A sparkling clean bathroom. A mysterious box demolition project. An electric scrub brush that earned Employee of the Month. And a landlord walk-through that finally motivated me to tackle the things I had been putting off. Throw in a bowl of chia pudding, a rainy Seattle afternoon, Chip, Poe, Onyx, Nico,…
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Sunday Conversation with Jessica|My Mind and Writing Style
Have you ever noticed that a simple conversation can take you on an unexpected journey? This week, Jessica and I started talking about laundry, birds, writing, Carl Jung, and how my mind seems to jump from one topic to another. What we discovered was something I had never really considered before. Maybe my mind isn’t…
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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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H&W|The Importance of Protein
As pain increased and movement decreased, I learned a valuable lesson: healing isn’t just about rest. It’s also about giving your body the fuel it needs to stay strong. This week I’m sharing what I’ve learned about protein, muscle loss, recovery, and why eating enough matters more than many of us realize. 💪 Strength starts…
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ASipOfFlava|Reflection of Thursday Afternoon
Some of the best stories don’t begin with grand adventures. They begin with a phone call that makes you think. A bird outside the window. A moment of laughter. A lesson hidden inside an ordinary day. This week’s A Taste of Flava is a reminder that life is constantly teaching us something—if we’re willing to…
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Coffee With Flava| My Morning
Some mornings are not about rushing. They are about:☀️ room temperature water☕ protein coffee with soy milk🌲 birds filling the cedar tree✈️ planes gliding toward SeaTac🐦 Poe cawing somewhere in the distance🐿️ Chip running the neighborhood wires🐈 Musty supervising tower operations This morning reminded me that healing sometimes looks simple:moving slower,feeding your body,taking your meds,watching…

