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RealTalk| Are You A Thermostat or A Thermometer?
A thermometer reacts to the environment around it. A thermostat controls the environment. Whew… this one spoke directly to me 🤣
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H&W |Kindness
In a world where so many people are carrying silent battles, one simple thing still matters… Kindness. 🌻 Friday’s Health & Wellness blog is a reminder that kindness is not weakness. It is powerful. It heals, connects, comforts, and reminds people they are not alone. Sometimes the smallest gestures: a calm voice, a little patience,…
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A Taste of Flava| Truth & Transparency
There is a reason truth and transparency matter so much to me. Life taught me that honesty may hurt sometimes… but confusion, silence, hidden truths, and pretending everything is okay can hurt even more. I have always been someone who will respectfully speak up, especially when it comes to people I love, fairness, patient care,…
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RealTalk|Artist of Words
Words are more powerful than people realize. The tone. The pause. The intention behind them. This Thursday Real Talk is personal for me… from growing up watching my daddy speak as a Baptist Minister, to hosting Open Mics at Flava Coffee House and calling poets and spoken word artists “Artists of Words.” Because words are…
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H&W|Navigating The Speciality Health Care System
Have you ever found yourself frustrated trying to get through to a doctor’s office or specialty clinic? As someone who works in healthcare here in Seattle and is also a patient myself, I see both sides of the experience every single day. Pain. Fear. Long waits. Phone calls. Referrals. Insurance. Confusion. And people simply trying…
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ATasteOfFlava|Vegas back Home to Seattle The Different Climates
Seattle rain and Vegas desert heat taught me something important… My body responds differently depending on the environment I’m in. Lately, I’ve been paying attention to warmth, stiffness, fatigue, movement, and the little things that seem to help my body soften instead of brace against pain. This morning, sitting in my tower with my small…
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Did You Know|Sunflower Theory
Did you know there is something called the “Sunflower Theory”? 🌻 It’s the beautiful idea that when life gets dark, sunflowers turn toward each other instead of the sun.
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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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