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Life|65|The Simple Things Matter to Me
The Beauty of Simple Things I don’t need big or grand gestures to feel appreciated. What truly touches me are the simple things. A smile. A hello. A kind word at the right moment. Today reminded me of that. Dr. David stopped by the desk to say hi, goodbye, and wish me a good long…
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Life|65|Common Sense
When Do People Gain Common Sense? It’s a question I find myself asking often: When do people gain common sense? The truth is, there isn’t a magic age when it suddenly appears. Some people develop it young—maybe life required them to pay attention, adapt quickly, and learn from experience. Others can go decades without sharpening…
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Beanism|Vol.19|Humans Hear What They Want to Hear
Bean Blogs: Humans Hear What They Want to Hear So, the Wicked Witch of the Hill’s mom came in for her appointment. No problem, all went smoothly. I just gave a little heads-up to my Fearless Leader to keep folks informed. But the response I got was, “I have to lead the morning huddle, so…
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Blog Challenge| Me Right Now 😉
How are you feeling right now? How Am I Feeling Right Now? Honestly? I’m tired. I stayed in bed for hours last night but sleep didn’t find me until late, and 5:30am rolled around way too fast. My eyes are heavy, my body is dragging, and coffee feels like my best friend this morning. But…
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Life|65|Living in the Age of Endless Opinions
Too Much Information, Not Enough Clarity 🌱 Living in the Age of Endless Opinions We live in a time where information is at our fingertips 24/7. Every scroll brings another expert, another opinion, another headline. What once took effort to seek out is now everywhere — loud, insistent, and often contradictory. With so many voices,…
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Life|Are We Losing Our Health: Mind, Body & Spirit in a Noisy World?
Are We Losing Our Health: Mind, Body & Spirit in a Noisy World? 🌱 Setting the Scene Every generation has faced challenges, but today’s young people are navigating something unique: constant information, pressure to perform, and a culture that never slows down. As I watch the workplace and life around me, I can’t help but…
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Life|65|A Friendship Spoken Into Existence
A Friendship Spoken Into Existence Before I ever returned home, I sat in a Zoom interview with someone who saw me not only as a potential co-worker but as a future friend. She looked at me through the screen and said with confidence, “I want you, and we’re going to be friends.” At the time,…
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Flava Restaurant Review|Joe and The Juice|Downtown Seattle
Joe & The Juice – Downtown Seattle LadyFlava Review: 10 Flava Snaps 🫰 My co-worker Rowena surprised me today with a treat from Joe & The Juice, and what a wonderful surprise it turned out to be! ✨ First Impressions: The packaging immediately caught my eye. Their pink sandwich box is sleek, eco-friendly (“All pink,…
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Beanism|Vol.18|Back Up for the Perfect Shot
Bean’s Corner: Back Up for the Perfect Shot 🐾 Humans can be so confusing. Today, I heard one man barking at his wife: “Back up! Back up!” My ears perked up, and I thought, “Uh oh, here we go… claws about to come out.” But no. Turns out, he just wanted her to step back…
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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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