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H&W| Chasing The Information
I thought I had everything in place. Then came a voicemail… and suddenly I was sending screenshots, explaining referrals, and making more calls. All while working my regular job. 🤦🏻♀️ Taking care of your health can become a whole job of its own. Have you experienced this, too? 🌻 Thursday H&W: Why Does Taking Care…
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ATasteOfFlava|Changing Times
Did somebody change the rules and forget to tell me? 🤔🤣 Work standards, respect, values… some days I’m looking around wondering, “Since when?” I’m learning to let go of what irks my spirit, but I still have questions! Maybe somebody needs to put today’s rules in a book—or an app—and notify us when they change.…
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RealTalk|Acknowledgement
Have you ever shared something important and wondered if the person even heard you? Today, clear communication and follow-through made me feel supported. And my grandbaby’s college acceptance reminded me that our joy deserves acknowledgment, too! 🥳 We don’t always need someone to fix everything. Sometimes we need them to pause, listen, and respond like…
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ATasteOfFlava|Preparing For Surgery
I thought preparing for surgery meant appointments, tests, and getting my home ready for recovery. Girl… this medical leave paperwork is a whole other job! 😱 I’m still working full time, surgery is 20 days away, and I’m learning firsthand why patients get frustrated. Taking time to heal doesn’t mean the bills take time off,…
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Preparing for Your Senior Years|Chapter 12|Be Prepared Before Dialing the Phone for Your Doctor’s Office
You finally get someone from your doctor’s office on the phone… and now you’re looking for a pen, trying to remember your medication’s name, and forgetting the question you meant to ask. I see it from both sides—as the person answering and as a patient myself. Chapter 12 of Preparing for Your Senior Years: Be…
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Welcome to Simply Flava. A soulful blend of reflection, resilience, and real talk from a 65-year-old woman walking boldly through life. Formerly rooted in the indie arts scene, this blog has evolved into a space where wellness, aging, and purpose take center stage. Through storytelling, resources, and heartfelt moments, Lady Flava shares her truth—one post at a time.
