Category: My Life
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Blog Challenge |A&E| Flava’s Indie Arts & Entertainment Space
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? The Dream of Lady Flava News: An Artistic Space for Creatives If I were ever afforded the opportunity again to own and operate a business, I know exactly what I would call it—Lady Flava News. It would be more than just a business;…
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H&W| Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 1: Making An Appointment
Welcome to My Health and Wellness Series for Seniors: Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made Simple Series 1: Making an Appointment Scheduling a medical appointment—especially for the first time—can be more complicated than people expect. Whether it’s for a primary care provider (PCP) or a specialist, being prepared can ease stress and help…
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Blog Challenge |60+|My Respect for Tattoos
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? The Evolution of My Ink: A Personal Reflection on Tattoos When I turned forty, something shifted in me — a newfound love, almost an obsession, with tattoos. Each one I got wasn’t random or impulsive. They had purpose. They had meaning. They were extensions…
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60+|80-85 Years Old
Contemplating the Passage of Time: When Do We Want to Say Goodbye? Yesterday, during a conversation with one of my younger coworkers in his 20s, he asked me a question I hadn’t really thought about in quite the same way before: “How long do you want to live?” I paused for a moment, as the…
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60+|Grateful for The Simple Things in Life
“The Simple Things” As I age and my life has truly shifted, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the simple things in life—those that have nothing to do with money. I love looking out the bedroom window from the third floor of our townhouse. There’s something magical about watching the sky shift throughout the day, hearing…
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Blog Challenge |60+| We Can Control How We React
What’s something most people don’t understand? Do We Really Control How We React? We’ve all heard the phrase: “You control how you respond to people and situations.” It’s a common conversation, a belief that many of us claim to understand. But do we really? It’s easy to say we get it, yet time and time again, we…
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Blog Challenge |60+|Technology in Work
How has technology changed your job? The Evolution of Healthcare: The Blessing and Burden of Technology Once upon a time, visiting the doctor was a much simpler process. Patients filled out forms by hand, doctors wrote chart notes in ink, and if a referral or prescription was needed, a physical form was handed to the…
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60+| Home Invasion —-Should I Get A Gun
A home invasion, also called a hot prowl burglary, is a sub-type of burglary (or in some jurisdictions, a separately defined crime) in which an offender unlawfully enters into a building residence while the occupants are inside. When Home Doesn’t Feel Safe: Navigating Fear and Protection Last night shook me. While I sat on my couch, lights on, TV…
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