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60+|The “Is” is YOU
Maybe right now your journey isn’t about love. Maybe right now your journey is about you. Maybe this is the season you are being challenged to be your own saviour, to be your own safe place. Maybe right now you are being reminded that the people who walked away were only ever leading you back…
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Life| This Story is Worth Sharing (repost)
Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of cancer. This was her message… A bit of life advice from Hol: “It’s a strange thing to realise and accept your mortality at 26 years young. It’s just one of those things you ignore. The days tick by and you just…
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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 |60+| 2017-Present |My Growth
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? A Journey of Growth: From Vegas to Home Life has a way of pushing us into growth, sometimes gently, sometimes with force. When my daddy passed on February 8, 2016, I thought I was prepared. But grief doesn’t follow a script. Shortly after his passing, we…
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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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Black Music History |A&E| LSG
LSG: A Legacy of R&B Excellence In the world of R&B, there are collaborations that become unforgettable — and then there’s LSG. Formed in the late 90s, LSG was a supergroup that brought together three of the genre’s most iconic voices: Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, and Johnny Gill. Their name, a simple yet powerful acronym,…
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A&E| DJ Nasty Nes Rodriguez (R.I.P.)
Today on social media, I learned of the passing of a Pacific Northwest and West Coast music industry legend, Nasty Nes Rodriguez. As far as I can remember, I never met him in person, although I know people who have. At times, I feel like I actually have met him or that we’ve been in…
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60+ | Kindness
One definition of Kindness: Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. The Power of Kindness: A Simple Act That Makes a Big Difference Kindness is more than just a virtue—it’s a way of life. Defined as a behavior…
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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.
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