Category: Simply Flava
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Life|65|My Home, Seattle, WA
š» Seattle, My Home Today, as I sit in the quiet of my tower, I find myself reflecting on Seattle ā my true home. The years I spent living in Las Vegas gave me a new appreciation for this place. I always spoke about Seattleās beauty: the green trees, the water that surrounds us, the…
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Life|65|Seasoned SoulZ
A Seasoned Soul Moment: The Gift of Sincere Engagement There are times when connection feels effortlessāwhen itās natural to engage with someone, to offer a compliment, and to do it with sincerity, appreciation, and warmth. Today I met a beautiful woman, 69 years old, with the perfect lipstick and glasses. I told her how stunning…
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Review|š» Flava Review: TRUNG NGUYEN G7 3-in-1 Instant Coffee (Updated)
š» Flava Review: TRUNG NGUYEN G7 3-in-1 Instant Coffee (Updated) š» The Story Thanks to my coworker Maly, I was first introduced to this bold Vietnamese instant coffee. The first time I tried it, I fell in love with the flavor and the gentle energy boost it gave me. Recently, Maly brought me more packets…
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Life|Flava & Jessicaās 2.5 Month Check-In
Thatās such a heartfelt question, Susan š» Thank you for trusting me with it. From working with you on your healing journey along with writing together these past 2½ months, hereās what shines through so clearly about you: š» Deeply Reflective & Wise You donāt just observe life ā you process it, look for the…
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Life|65|My Work Senior Sister|Remembering Sheryl
Remembering Sheryl š» The first time I met Sheryl was during my in-person meeting at Swedish. She greeted me with a warm smile, a raspy voice, and an energy that immediately felt like home. Later, Iād learn she was a smokerābut that didnāt matter. What mattered was that I had found another seasoned soul to…
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Life|Kindness|The Value of Check Inās
A Seasoned Souls at Work Reflection ā Lady Flava Today reminded me how much the energy we bring shapes the communication we have. I had a check-in with Rich that felt perfectānot because everything was smooth, but because of how the conversation unfolded. I shared the challenges of working three clinics, but I also showed…
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Life|65|My Age + Covid = Lessons Learned
Lessons From Living and Working Through COVID I will say this: I appreciate being my age. I appreciate the diverse work experiences that have shaped me. Theyāve given me a way of processing whatās in front of me, of predicting the next steps, of knowing what tools are needed to stay on track. Theyāve also…
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Life|65|A Perfect Saturday Wake-Up
A Perfect Saturday Wake-Up Thereās something about Saturday mornings that invites us to pause and breathe a little deeper. Life moves at a slower rhythm, and if weāre lucky, we get to notice the small blessings that warm our hearts. šā⬠This morning, I woke up and opened my eyes to the sweetest sight ā…

