Category: Flava’s thoughts…
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✨Greeting to New Subscribers & Readers ✨
✨ Welcome to My World: A Heartfelt Greeting to New Subscribers & Readers ✨ To all my new subscribers— Welcome. And to my longtime readers— Thank you for staying. Whether you’ve just discovered my little corner of the blogosphere or you’ve been walking this journey with me for a while, I want you to know how much…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Bothers You
What bothers you and why? I’m Bothered, But I’m Growing What bothers me? Let’s start with the simple stuff. People who don’t refill the printer paper. Folks who leave one sheet of toilet paper and call it “not empty.” Passive-aggressive emails signed with “Thanks!” when they really mean “I’m annoyed.” And yes, gas prices that…
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15 Years of Blogging |Lady Flava News
15 Years of Blogging: A Journey of Voice, Vision & Healing By Susan Koshi | Simply Flava Fifteen years ago, I registered my first WordPress blog. I had no idea at the time what that would become. Back then, I was fully immersed in the indie arts and entertainment world—promoting artists, supporting creatives, reviewing books,…
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60+|Process, Acceptance & Peace
Closing Thoughts: Process, Acceptance & Peace By Susan Koshi | Simply Flava As I move through this healing process—and now have a space to truly process my life’s story—I feel light. I feel at peace. Honestly, I’m not sure I’ve ever felt this way before. There’s something powerful about writing it all out. When you…
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Blog Challenge |60+|Am I a Good Judge of Character
Are you a good judge of character? I sat with this question for a while before writing. I knew I wanted to respond, but I also wanted to reflect honestly. Five years ago, I would have confidently said yes—that I was a pretty good judge of character. And for the most part, I believe that…
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H&W|60+|My Journey With Breast Health and Heart Clarity
Healing Through Faith, Intuition & Nature: My Journey With Breast Health and Heart Clarity In 2020, while living alone in Las Vegas and working in a rehabilitation hospital during Covid, I went in for a routine mammogram. A lump was found in my left breast. That moment shook me. I had no family there with…
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60+|Claim Your Peace and Glow Forward
Claim Your Peace and Glow Forward We recently signed another year lease — and with that, I can finally say: this place feels like home. After months of transition, emotional processing, and seeking out my rhythm, I’ve found a small sanctuary… and I’ve made it mine. I’ve been wanting a dedicated writing space where we…
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A Gentle Reminder: You Deserve Your Peace
Sometimes we get so caught up in the pace of life that we forget the value of slowing down — not because we’ve earned it through exhaustion, but simply because we’re worthy of rest. Today I found myself in a familiar rhythm: doing laundry, tidying up a little here and there. Nothing too heavy —…
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“Front Window Peace”
“Front Window Peace” This is my calm corner. My laptop, my journal, the fresh air of a Seattle summer… and my sweet Ghini watching birds like it’s his full-time job. Sometimes healing doesn’t look like deep work. Sometimes it looks like this. A moment of stillness. A breath of fresh air. And a cat who…
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A&E|🎤 Aging in the Spotlight: Knowing When to Step Away
🎤 Aging in the Spotlight: Knowing When to Step Away By Susan Koshi | Lady Flava, Registered Arts & Entertainment Blogger Disclaimer: I say all of this with deep respect for every artist still hustling to stay in the game. For many, performing is not just passion — it’s survival. It’s what they know, and…

