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Japanese Women Who Spoke Up|Chizuko Ueno
She spoke up about what many societies prefer to overlook — aging, caregiving, and the quiet expectation that women endure without recognition. Chizuko Ueno challenged the idea that care is invisible, that aging is weakness, and that silence is strength. Her voice reminds us that truth-telling doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Some…
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H&W|Learning More About My Tie To My Japanese Heritage
The older I get, the more I realize my body remembered things I didn’t yet have language for. From warmth and gentle movement to creating space and softening tension, this week’s Health & Wellness reflection honors Japanese wisdom, heritage, and the quiet ways we learn to care for ourselves—one intentional moment at a time. Sometimes…
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ASipOfFlava| Your Elders Have Value
Just a quiet moment with a hot cup of coffee… thinking about the elders who shaped me, guided me, and poured wisdom into my life without needing recognition. I valued them deeply then. I honor them even more now. And as I step into that elder space myself, I find myself wondering how wisdom is…
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Daily Intention |Sunday
Sunday Intention Nourish. Grow. Inspire. Self-destruction is not an option. I choose care over chaos. Growth over fear. Purpose over distraction. What I believe, I will achieve. My energy is mine — and I spend it where it matters. I remember: I can do hard things that are necessary.
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SEAHAWKS vs RAMS
When the 12 Man shows up, the air shifts. Flags wave like they’ve got a job to do. Strangers become family for three hours. And the noise? Oh, the noise isn’t accidental — it’s intentional.
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RealTalk|Kindness
Kindness doesn’t have to be big or loud to matter. Sometimes it’s acknowledging someone by name. Sometimes it’s coffee for your coworkers. Sometimes it’s listening—really listening—when someone needs to be heard. Even on hard days, choosing kindness has a way of circling back. In smiles. In lighter moments. In that quiet sunshine feeling that settles…
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H&W|The Unfinished Room Theory
Some people enter your life to build something beautiful. Some leave before the paint dries. And some stay long enough to help you understand who you’re becoming. If parts of your heart feel cluttered or unfinished, this one’s for you. It might be time to close a door, rearrange a room, or finally rest in…
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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