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60+|It’s Festival Time in Seattle
Am I Walking or Am I Rolling Into Joy: A Festival Story By Simply Flava – Sharing Her Thoughts It’s summertime in Seattle — and if you know, you know. This is the season when the clouds finally step aside and the community comes out to play. The music, the food, the art, the laughter……
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60+|Catching God’s Art Through the Window
Catching God’s Art Through the Window By Simply Flava – Sharing Her Thoughts This morning, I woke up smiling. Not because everything is perfect — but because something in my spirit feels still. Grounded. Grateful. I slept in my bed with the window wide open, letting the soft breeze kiss my skin, listening to the…
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60+|Why I’m Writing So Much Right Now
Why I’m Writing So Much Right Now By Simply Flava — Sharing Her Thoughts Lately, the words have been flowing. Almost every day, I find myself journaling, blogging, or scribbling down thoughts I didn’t even know were sitting inside me. It’s as if something deep within cracked open — and instead of breaking down, I…
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60+|When Did Rest Start Feeling Like a Luxury?
When Did Rest Start Feeling Like a Luxury? By Simply Flava — Sharing Her Thoughts Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how we treat rest — not as a right, but as a reward. Something we only “deserve” after pushing ourselves past the edge. As if exhaustion is a badge of honor, and stillness means we’re…
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Busy or Distracted? A Real Talk Reflection
Lately, I’ve been sitting with the difference between being busy and being emotionally unavailable — and what that looks like in today’s world. This reflection isn’t about blaming anyone, but more about giving grace to ourselves and others as we navigate life’s noise, expectations, and personal seasons of healing. Busy or Distracted? A Real Talk…
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A&E| 🎤 You Have to Breathe Life Into Art
🎤 You Have to Breathe Life Into Art One thing I’ve never understood about many indie artists is the way they create… release… then quietly disappear, only to return with something new — repeating the same cycle without ever truly being seen or heard. It’s like they’re chasing the next project, instead of building a relationship…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Makes a Great Teacher?
What makes a teacher great? In my opinion, being a teacher is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Especially in the United States, we’re living in a different era — one where teachers and students walk through school doors that may feel more like security checkpoints than places of learning. Many schools today…
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A&E|My Lifelong Groove with Music
🎵 “Flava for the Soul: My Lifelong Groove with Music” By Lady Flava I’ve had a love affair with music for as long as I can remember. Born into a Black community that moved with rhythm and soul, I was raised on a soundtrack of R&B, Funk, Soul, and Gospel — the heartbeat of my…
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60+|I Come From Good People
I Come From Good People I came from people who made a difference in the lives of others. My parents surrounded themselves with peers who stood for something — people I could look up to, listen to, and seek wisdom from. They weren’t flashy or loud, but they lived with intention, integrity, and quiet strength.…
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60+|🌻 I Come From Him
In Loving Memory of Rev. Peter T. Koshi (1922-2016) He stood barely five feet tall, but when my daddy, Rev. Peter T. Koshi, entered a room—whether it was a church, a classroom, or a community meeting—he commanded deep respect. He didn’t demand it… he set the tone for it. Though he carried insecurities, my father…
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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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