Category: Flava’s Coffee Time
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Real Talk|The Unfinished Rooms We Carry
Sunday Real Talk: The Unfinished Rooms We Carry This morning felt gentle. Cowboy coffee warming my hands, my daddy close in memory, the tower quiet, and a sky that wasn’t trying to impress—just being honest. Blue slipping through the clouds like a reminder: peace doesn’t have to be loud to be real. I heard someone…
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ASipOfFlava|Why I’ve Been Quiet
☕ Sunday – A Sip of Flava Why I’ve Been Quiet I’m sitting in my tower this morning. Coffee warm in my hand. Trees standing steady outside my window. Water in the distance doing what water does — moving, but calm. And I’ve been thinking about something. People don’t understand why I’m not out and…
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ASipOfFlava|Taking Smaller Steps
Saturday | A Sip of Flava “It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” — Queen Elizabeth II Sometimes I’m able to sit back and really reflect on what I need to experience in my life. Not what looks impressive. Not what gets applause. But what…
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ATasteOfFlava|Yesterday’s Graduation Celebration
Yesterday was more than a graduation ceremony. It was a celebration of perseverance, family, and one very proud Nanny. 💛🌻
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ATasteOfFlava|Hummingbirds
Have you ever connected a bird, butterfly, flower, song, or special place to someone you loved? Today I share a hummingbird story that reminded me of a dear coworker and why I believe symbols can bring comfort to our hearts. 💚🌻
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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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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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