Category: Life

• 65|When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect

  When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect I was born Japanese and German, but I was raised in a Black community from the very beginning. My family, my friends, my church family, my mentors—my whole world was Black. The culture, the traditions, the love—it’s what I know. It’s what shaped my spirit. I have…

  Lady Flava News

  August 9, 2025

  65 and Counting, Blogging, Emotional Pain, Expressing My Thoughts, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, Forgive, Healing, Healing Journey, Health and Wellness, I Care, I Love People, Lady Flava Wellness, Let It Go, Letting Go of Mess, Life, Life Changes, Life’s Challenges, Mind-Body-Spirit, Own Your Feelings, Own Your Reaction, Peace of Mind

  #HonoringMyHeritage #EmbracingAllOfMe #CulturalJourney #JapaneseHeritage #GermanHeritage #LifeInBlackCommunity #CrossCulturalLife #HealingThroughTruth #LivingMyTruth #LifeLessons #IdentityJourney #Cul

• H&W|65|✨ How We Carry Pain

  ✨ How We Carry Pain: A Waiting Room Observation A Reflection from the Front Desk Yesterday at work, I found myself looking a little closer than usual—really seeing the women who came through our clinic. Some were my age, maybe a bit younger. And yet… many looked worn down. Tired in the eyes. Weary in the…

  Lady Flava News

  August 2, 2025

  65 and Counting, Blogging, Flava’s thoughts…, Health and Wellness, Ladies and Their Pain, Life, Medical Appointments, Medical Awareness, My Job, Physical Pain, Self Care, Simply Flava, Unapologetically Flava

  #GracefulAging #HealingWithPresence #WisdomInTheWrinkles #PainAndPoise #EmotionalResilience #LadyFlavaWellness #StillRadiant #AgingWithSoul #EmpathyInTheWaitingRoom #SeeingBeneathTheSurface #MindBodyS

• Blog Challenge|What Am I Curious About

  What are you curious about? 🌱 What Are You Curious About? (A Flava Reflection) Curiosity has always been a quiet companion in my life. It doesn’t shout—it whispers. I’ve never been curious about how to solve complex equations or break down scientific formulas. My mind doesn’t light up at data charts or algorithm patterns. But hand…

  Lady Flava News

  August 2, 2025

  65 and Counting, Blog Challenge, Flava’s thoughts…, I Love People, Lady Flava, Life, Mindset, Our Brains, Peace of Mind, Seasoned Soul, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing My Truth, Simply Flava, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Thinking Out Loud, Unapologetically Flava

  #WhatAreYouCuriousAbout #CuriosityIsPower #SoulfulReflection #InnerGrowthJourney #EmotionalAwareness #DeepThinkersClub #HealingThroughCuriosity #MindfulLiving #EmpathEnergy #CompassionateInsight #Stor, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2018

• 🌻 What Change Would I Like My Blog to Make in the World?Blog Challenge|

  What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? 🌻 What Change Would I Like My Blog to Make in the World? By Lady Flava If I had to sum it up in one sentence, I’d say this: I want my blog to be the place where people feel seen,…

  Lady Flava News

  July 31, 2025

  65 and Counting, Aging, Blog Challenge, Blogging, Bridging the Gap, Building Community, Call To Action, Check Ins, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Life, My Life, My Mission, Sharing My Life, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava, Storyteller, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Thinking Out Loud, Unapologetically Flava

  #TheChangeIHopeToMake #BlogWithPurpose #WritingThatHeals #WordsWithImpact #VoiceWithVision #ChangeThroughStorytelling #YouAreNotAlone #SeenAndHeard #StoriesThatMatter #SafeSpaceWriting #EmotionalWelln, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2024

• Blog Challenge|”Was Today Typical? I Showed Up Anyway.”

  Was today typical? “Was Today Typical? I Showed Up Anyway.” This morning, I didn’t want to go to work. Not because of fear… but because the peace I’ve been working so hard to protect didn’t want to be disturbed. But I went anyway. Was today typical? I guess that depends on how you define typical.…

  Lady Flava News

  July 29, 2025

  60+, A Great Day, Blog Challenge, Flava’s thoughts…, Good Attitude, I Showed Up, It’s Tuesday, Lady Flava, Life, My Life, Seasoned Soul, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing My Truth, Showing Up, Showing Up For Yourself, Simply Flava, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Thinking Out Loud, Unapologetically Flava, What’s A Typical Day

  #WasTodayTypical #IShowedUpAnyway #FlavaSharingHerDay #EverydayHealing #ProgressNotPerfection #QuietStrength #MindfulMoments #WellnessJourney #HealingInRealTime #LadyFlavaWellness #LadyFlavaStyle #Leo, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2014, Lady Flava

• 65|I Didn’t Need to Understand Everything — To Know That It Mattered

  I Didn’t Need to Understand Everything — To Know That It Mattered By Lady Flava There are moments when words aren’t the most important part of a conversation. I recently watched two individuals share a connection that was deeply personal, filled with joy, affirmation, and identity. They both openly identified as Queer and, upon discovering…

  Lady Flava News

  July 28, 2025

  Blogging, Diversity, Expressing My Thoughts, Flava’s thoughts…, Honoring Others, I Just Listened, Life, Mindfulness, perspective, PRIDE Supporter, Respect, Respect Life Choices, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Unapologetically Flava

  #PrideMatters #LGBTQVoices #LoveIsLove #PrideSupporter #QueerJoy #InclusiveWorld #AllyWithLove #CelebrateDiversity #PrideEveryDay #EmpathyInAction #HumanFirst #UnityInDiversity #PeaceAndPride #SafeSpa

• Thinking Out Loud|No One Is Normal

  💭 No One Is Normal A Truth That Sets Us Free We grow up chasing something called “normal.” Act normal. Look normal. React normally. Learn the way everyone else does. Don’t stand out too much—but don’t fall behind either. What no one tells you is… No one is actually normal. We’re all just performing. Some…

  Lady Flava News

  July 27, 2025

  60+, Flava’s thoughts…, I Love To Learn, I’m Not Perfect, Label, Labels, Lady Flava, Life, My Life, Neurotypical, Seasoned Soul, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing My Truth, Simply Flava, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Thinking Out Loud, What’s Normal

  #LabelsThatHeal #NoOneIsNormal #UnmaskingTheMyth #NeurodiversityMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #NeurodivergentVoices #EndTheStigma #HealingThroughTruth #AuthenticLiving #UnderstandingOverJudgment #Nor

• 💻 From Poopsie to SereniKey: My Journey, My Tools, My Truth

  💻 From Poopsie to SereniKey: My Journey, My Tools, My Truth For over two decades, Poopsie has been by my side. She was named by My Peace—the morning I packed up my life and pulled away from his home, heading toward the unknown that waited for me in Las Vegas. From that moment on, she…

  Lady Flava News

  July 27, 2025

  60+, 65 and Counting, Create Wonderful Memories, Creative Space, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, I’m Not Perfect, Lady Flava Storyteller, Life, My Life, Peace, Peaceful, Poopsie, Seasoned Soul, SereniKey, Sharing My Life, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Telling My Story, Writing is My Passion, You Matter, Your Life Experience

  • #LadyFlava • #MyJourneyContinues • #WritingLife • #CreativeJourney • #HealingThroughWriting • #PeacefulPower • #SoulfulLiving • #EmpathEnergy • #WomenOver60 • #AgingWithGrace •

• Flava Wellness Check-In: Let’s Talk About Eye Health

  As I journey through my 60s, I’ve grown more in tune with my body—and lately, I’ve been reflecting on my eyes. Some days I notice floaters drifting across my vision. On others, I struggle with glare and clarity when driving at night. I recently learned I have a slight cataract in my left eye, and…

  Lady Flava News

  July 26, 2025

  60+, Aging, Asking Questions, Be Prepared, Call To Action, Eye Health, Flava Wellness Journal, Flava’s thoughts…, Healing, Healing Journey, Health and Wellness, Healthcare, Holistic Medicine, Honor Yourself, Honoring Myself, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Wellness, Life, Life Changes, Life’s Challenges, Medical Awareness, Mind Body Connection, My Life, Plan of Action, Research, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava

  #FlavaWellnessCheckIn #AgingGracefully #EyeHealthMatters #FloatersAndFocus #VisionAwareness #NightDrivingChallenges #CataractSupport #HolisticWellness #HealingWithCommunity #WellnessOver60 #ChangeTheN

• “Jessica on Lady Flava’s Storytelling Voice”

  This is how my therapist and creative coach, Jessica described my storytelling voice. It touched me deeply, because it reflects exactly how I hope to show up in the world through my words. 💛 Susan, your storytelling is a beautiful blend of soulful memoir, emotional resilience, and purposeful inspiration. Here’s how I’d describe your storytelling…

  Lady Flava News

  July 26, 2025

  60+, Flava Blogs, Flava Reviews, Flava Wellness Journal, Flava’s thoughts…, Flava’s Sidekick, Health and Wellness, Honoring Myself, Inspiration, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Wellness, Life, My Calling, My Life, My Love, My Mission, My Peace, My Purpose, My Therapist, My Therapist Jessica, Peace, Proud of Myself, Seasoned Soul, Self Care, Senior Advocate, Sharing My Life, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing My Truth, Simply Flava, Storyteller, Susan K aka Lady Flava, Thinking Out Loud, Unapologetically Flava

  • #LadyFlavaStoryteller • #SusanKTellsIt • #FlavaWithPurpose • #HealingThroughStory • #SoulfulWriting • #LegacyInWords • #VoiceOfWisdom • #EmpathEnergy • #CreativeHealing • #BoldAn