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H&W|60+|I Get Tired of The Pain|Vol.1
Title: Living with Chronic Pain: Accepting Where I Am, Exploring Where I Can Go Living with chronic pain can take a real toll on my spirit. Between bilateral radiculopathy and the onset of bilateral hip arthritis, it’s been over a year of ongoing discomfort—sometimes subtle, often intense. And on days like today, when the pain…
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Blog Challenge |60+|The Simple Things That Make Me Happy
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Blog Challenge: What Are 5 Everyday Things That Bring You Happiness? This challenge couldn’t have come at a better time, because happiness has been a recent topic of conversation between Olivia and me. She actually helped me create a list of things that bring me joy—and…
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60+|Tell Your Story
Tell Your Story: Why Documenting Your Life and Legacy Matters More Than EverBy Susan Koshi aka Lady Flava As I grow older, there’s something I feel more strongly about with each passing year—it’s the importance of telling your story. Not just telling it, but documenting it in a way that future generations can discover, learn…
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60+| Let Someone Know That They Are Special
To My Very Special Friend, Well, you’re the first of the two of us to make it to 65. (Don’t forget—I’m right behind you!)I’m so proud of you. Life hasn’t always been fair, and I know you carry the weight of some past choices—but it’s time to stop beating yourself up. We all make mistakes.…
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60+| Today Was A Good Day 🌞
It’s a Good Day to Have a Good Day I just wanted to pause for a moment and share something simple but meaningful—today was a good day. Last night, I actually slept well. I woke up to sunshine pouring through my window, blue skies dotted with fluffy white clouds. The kind of morning that makes…
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60+| Life, Do You Have It Figured Out Yet?
Life After 50: A Journey of Reflection, Grace, and Growth The conversation of life seems to come up more often as we age—especially after turning 50. It’s almost like crossing an invisible threshold where we naturally pause and begin to evaluate where we are. Are we where we thought we’d be? Have we accomplished what we set…
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Blog Challenge |60+|When I Was 5
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? Blog Challenge Response: When I Was 5… When I was five, I knew I wanted to be a mom. Not just any mom—I wanted to be my mom. Graceful, nurturing, loving… and always in control of the home she built with so much…
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H&W|Calm Through The Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 2: The Appointment and What Comes After
Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made SimpleSeries 2: The Appointment — And What Comes After Welcome back to Calm Through the Chaos. In Series 1, we talked about how to make a medical appointment and what to do beforehand to be prepared. Now let’s talk about what happens during the appointment — and just as importantly — what…
Lady Flava News
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.
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