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H&W|60+|My Journey With Breast Health and Heart Clarity
Healing Through Faith, Intuition & Nature: My Journey With Breast Health and Heart Clarity In 2020, while living alone in Las Vegas and working in a rehabilitation hospital during Covid, I went in for a routine mammogram. A lump was found in my left breast. That moment shook me. I had no family there with…
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60+|Claim Your Peace and Glow Forward
Claim Your Peace and Glow Forward We recently signed another year lease — and with that, I can finally say: this place feels like home. After months of transition, emotional processing, and seeking out my rhythm, I’ve found a small sanctuary… and I’ve made it mine. I’ve been wanting a dedicated writing space where we…
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A Gentle Reminder: You Deserve Your Peace
Sometimes we get so caught up in the pace of life that we forget the value of slowing down — not because we’ve earned it through exhaustion, but simply because we’re worthy of rest. Today I found myself in a familiar rhythm: doing laundry, tidying up a little here and there. Nothing too heavy —…
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“Front Window Peace”
“Front Window Peace” This is my calm corner. My laptop, my journal, the fresh air of a Seattle summer… and my sweet Ghini watching birds like it’s his full-time job. Sometimes healing doesn’t look like deep work. Sometimes it looks like this. A moment of stillness. A breath of fresh air. And a cat who…
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A&E|🎤 Aging in the Spotlight: Knowing When to Step Away
🎤 Aging in the Spotlight: Knowing When to Step Away By Susan Koshi | Lady Flava, Registered Arts & Entertainment Blogger Disclaimer: I say all of this with deep respect for every artist still hustling to stay in the game. For many, performing is not just passion — it’s survival. It’s what they know, and…
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Today Was a Good Day 😊
Today Was a Good Day 😊 There wasn’t a big celebration. No fireworks or front-page headlines. Just quiet moments… that made me smile. I sat in my front window, blogging while listening to the sounds of the neighborhood coming alive— neighbors beginning to come out, voices carrying on the breeze like a gentle soundtrack to…
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A&E|Charlie Sampson: The Watts Cowboy Who Made Rodeo History
🐂 A&E | Charlie Sampson: The Watts Cowboy Who Made Rodeo History By LadyFlava of LadyFlavaNews Rodeo isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Watts, California. But for Charlie Sampson, the city he called home shaped his resilience, determination, and fighting spirit—qualities that would lead him to make history…
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The Power of a Storyteller’s Voice
Let Me Tell You Something: The Power of a Storyteller’s Voice I’ve always loved storytellers. Not just speakers. Not just teachers. But true storytellers — the ones who invite you to sit still for a moment and *feel* something. The ones who speak not to impress, but to connect. The ones whose voice you could…
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H&W| When Emotional Pain Shows Up in the Body
The Weight We Carry: When Emotional Pain Shows Up in the Body Introduction I’ve come to believe that not all pain begins in the body. Some of it starts in the mind. Some of it gets rooted in our emotions. And sometimes, it shows up in our joints, our backs, or our knees long after…
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60+|When He Loves Me Still, Even Though I Can’t Remember His Name
When He Loves Me Still, Even Though I Can’t Remember His Name By Simply Flava – Sharing Her Thoughts My Peace and I have been in each other’s lives since we were fifteen. I say he loved me first — he might tell you different, but don’t listen to him. 😉 Now we’re both 65,…
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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