Category: Seasoned Soul
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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+| My Kindness & Patience
What was the best compliment you’ve received? The Gift of Kindness: A Life of Service Growing up in a Christian home with my father as a Baptist minister, I had the privilege of witnessing kindness in action every single day. My parents didn’t just speak about faith—they lived it. Their words and actions aligned, creating…
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60+| I Dream of Horses
The Call of the Cowboy Spirit: My Fascination with Horses, Ranches, and Farm Life As I sit here watching Wildfire on Netflix, I find myself lost in the world of ranches, wide-open fields, and the untamed beauty of horses. It’s a world I’ve never personally experienced, yet something about it calls to me. I’ve often wondered why…
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Blog Challenge |A&E|Walking Away From The Industry
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. Embracing Change: Walking Away from Lady Flava Shortly after returning home to Seattle, I knew deep down that I would be walking away from my life as Lady Flava, “The Artist Cheerleader.” The passion that once fueled me had faded in Las Vegas.…
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Blog Challenge |60+|GOOD NEWS
You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? Embracing the Blessings: My Process of Receiving Good News There’s something special about receiving great news—those moments when life surprises you with an unexpected blessing, an opportunity, or a breakthrough you’ve been working toward. Over the years, I’ve developed a personal ritual…
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60+| TRUMP is Damaged…and he’s dragging us into the Dysfunction
Trump is Damaged… and He’s Dragging Us Into the Dysfunction I’ve hesitated to write about politics because I don’t consider myself politically savvy. But I do understand when leadership is toxic—when it fosters chaos, division, and abuse. I know what gaslighting looks like. I know what bullying looks like. And I know that when a…
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Blog Challenge |60+|My Home
What do you love about where you live? What I Love About Where I Live While I’ve shared the challenges of crime in my community, today I want to highlight the things I truly appreciate about my home in West Seattle. My oldest daughter and grandbaby live in a charming three-story townhouse, where I occupy…
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Blog Challenge |H&W|60*| Strengthening & Walking
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? Healing Through Challenges: A Journey of Strength and Gratitude Healing isn’t a linear process, and anyone who has experienced chronic pain or injury knows that it can be an incredibly difficult journey—physically, emotionally, and mentally. For the past few months, I’ve been…
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Black Music History |A&E| The Passing of The Legendary Roberta Flack
Remembering Roberta Flack: A Soul That Lives ForeverFebruary 24, 2025 Today, as I was driving home from work, I tuned into NPR News and heard the somber announcement that the world had lost one of its most treasured voices: Roberta Flack. Her passing left me with a quiet, reflective sadness as I remembered the soul-deep…
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