Category: Lady Flava’s Journal
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Flava’s Cowboy Coffee – In Memory of My Daddy
My daddy was a man of the people — 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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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi 🐟 As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but there’s something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…
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Life|A Shift Toward Peace
🌻 A Shift Toward Peace Sometimes life redirects us in ways we don’t expect. A difficult situation unfolded, but in the end, truth came to light, and I was asked to move in a new direction. What surprised me most is how much this shift has blessed me—it feels lighter, healthier, and more in tune…
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Thank You, Readers Around the World 🌍✨
Thank You, Readers Around the World 🌍✨ As I look at the places my readers come from, I am filled with gratitude. India, the United States, Uganda, Czechia, Ireland, Kenya… it amazes me to think that my words have traveled farther than I ever have. Over the years, my writing has shifted, because life shifts.…
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65|My Living Scrapbook
My Living Scrapbook 🌻❣️🌻❣️🌻 Today, as I scrolled through my blog posts, I found myself smiling. Each entry — whether it’s a deep reflection, a moment of joy, a piece of wisdom, or even a challenge I’ve worked through — is part of a bigger picture. I realize now that my blog has become something…
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H&W|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my father’s side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen — really listen — to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…
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65|“Writing Is Healing Me”
“Writing Is Healing Me” Every day for the past 40 days, I’ve shown up for myself through writing. Sometimes it was a deep reflection, sometimes a playful post, sometimes a quiet thought from the heart of Lady Flava. But every word mattered. Writing is helping me heal, inside out. And it’s also allowing me to…
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