Category: I Appreciate My Parents
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Blog Challenge|Life Before The Internet
Before Wi-Fi and scrolling took over our days, connection looked different — slower, richer, and rooted in showing up for each other. This is my little walk back to a time when a rotary phone, a TV antenna, and a stack of books were all we needed.
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Life|The Complexity of Relationships and Real Connections in Today’s World
The Complexity of Relationships and Real Connections in Today’s World A Lady Flava Reflection We live in a time where connection feels both easier and harder than ever. We can meet people online from across the world in seconds, yet still struggle to truly see and understand each other. It’s not always easy to determine…
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Blog Challenge|🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? 🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸 When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. I’ve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai — the sense of…
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Life|Assassination: From Edwin Pratt to Charlie Kirk
Assassination: From Edwin Pratt to Charlie Kirk A Seasoned Souls Reflection — Lady Flava When I was a little girl, about nine years old, the world I knew changed. My father’s close friend and colleague, Edwin T. Pratt, was assassinated outside his home in Shoreline, Washington. My parents had recently shared dinner with the Pratt…
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Life|65|When the Structure Changes Around You
🌻 When the Structure Changes Around You When I first came into this job, I was surrounded by great people. Many of them were young, but they were responsible, driven, and had their eyes set on clear goals. Alongside them, I felt balanced—we shared a sense of purpose, and I had a peer who, like…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy 🌻 As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy — you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…

