Category: Lady Flava Speaks Her Truth
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Life|65|Speaking It Out Loud ā how I make sense, then let it go
Speaking It Out Loud ā how I make sense, then let it go A Seasoned-Soul Reflection ā Lady Flava Thereās a small miracle in saying things out loud. When I whisper the knot in my chest into words, it stops being a mysterious weight and starts to look like something I can name, hold, and…
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Life|Kindness Part 2
Kindness in the Midst of Chaos š» Today was not an easy day. The schedule was heavy, the challenges were constant, and the flow was far from smooth. But in the middle of it all, kindness showed up. A coworker who saw the weight I was carrying and stepped in more than once to help.…
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Life|65|Working At 65
š» Choosing a Different Direction at 65 At 65, I know what matters to me: balance, peace, and purpose. For decades I carried responsibility, led teams, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Those years shaped me into who I am today. Now, Iāve chosen a different direction. This job allows me to continue working with…
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Life|65|Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both?
š» Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both? As Iāve grown older, Iāve noticed that awarenessāthe ability to anticipate, pay attention, and step in when neededādoesnāt always come naturally to everyone. For me, awareness was taught from a young age. Playing outside, I knew the rule: stay close enough to hear my name when it…
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Life|š» Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces
š» Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces As Iāve aged, Iāve noticed something: many young people seem to think they have all the answersāor donāt want you to think they donāt know. Seniors, on the other hand, sometimes arenāt sure what to ask, or who they should even ask. The truth is, asking questions…
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Life|65|š³ļø Politics Made Simple
š³ļø Politics Made Simple: A Flava Reflection Iāll be honestāI donāt understand politics well. Maybe you feel the same way? It can feel like a confusing swirl of buzzwords, arguments, and headlines that make it hard to know whatās really going on. But hereās the thing: politics doesnāt have to be complicated. At its heart,…
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Life|Kindness|When Kindness Meets Compatibility
When Kindness Meets Compatibility Lately, Iāve been reflecting on the stories I hear from younger people around me. Many of them are navigating relationships that feel both full of sweetness and yet layered with challenges. Sometimes thereās a partner who is considerate in small but meaningful ways ā remembering to bring something thoughtful, offering a…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy š» As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy ā 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,…
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Life|65|Meet Lady Flava 6.5+
I Donāt Miss Who I Was, I Embrace Who I Am There was a time when Lady Flava was everywhere. It was like an addiction ā half my choice, half because others wanted me to be involved. The work consumed me, but it was work I became good at and respected for. I thrived on…
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Flavaās Cowboy Coffee ā In Memory of My Daddy
My daddy was a man of the people ā all people. When I was born, he was serving as minister of the Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle. Not long after, he and my mom purchased our family home in the Central Area/Capitol Hill neighborhood, where I was raised. I went to predominantly Black schools, and…
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