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H&W|The Power of Recharging
The Power of Recharging: Knowing When Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Need a Reset We live in a world that glorifies being “always on.” Work harder. Stay connected. Push through. And yet, both neurodivergent and neurotypical people eventually run into the same truth — if you don’t recharge, you will burn out. Recharging isn’t a…
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65|Choosing Solitude, Honoring My Journey
Choosing Solitude, Honoring My Journey (Calm Through the Chaos Series) There’s a peace that comes with knowing your own company is enough. For much of my life, I’ve been surrounded by people — friends, family, coworkers, artists, community members. I’ve poured into others, hosted, connected, encouraged. I’ve been the one who made time for coffee…
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65|A Reflection on Belonging, Race, and Late-Life Lessons
Holding All of Who I Am: A Reflection on Belonging, Race, and Late-Life Lessons I was born Japanese and German, but from my very first breath, I was raised in a Black community. My daddy was the minister of a Japanese Baptist Church, but our home was in a Black neighborhood, with a German wife…
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65|When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect
When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect I was born Japanese and German, but I was raised in a Black community from the very beginning. My family, my friends, my church family, my mentors—my whole world was Black. The culture, the traditions, the love—it’s what I know. It’s what shaped my spirit. I have…
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H&W|65|Exploring German Health & Wellness — Honoring My Mother’s Quiet Strength
Exploring German Health & Wellness — Honoring My Mother’s Quiet Strength My mother was an only child, quiet, and deeply devoted to our family. She didn’t talk much about her German heritage, and I didn’t grow up knowing my relatives on her side. I always knew she loved me — not through long talks or…
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H&W|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my father’s side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen — really listen — to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…
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A&E|65|H&W|My Lady Flava Evolution
From Chasing Numbers to Choosing Connection: My Lady Flava Evolution Once upon a time, I was all in for the indie artist community. Being Lady Flava meant late nights promoting music, attending events, reviewing books, hosting radio shows, and championing unknown talent. I loved it. I loved the artists. I loved the energy. I didn’t…
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H&W|When Every Second Counts: How to Act if You Have a Heart Attack Alone ❤️
When Every Second Counts: How to Act if You Have a Heart Attack Alone ❤️ We often learn CPR to help others — but what if you are the one having a heart attack and you’re alone? Knowing what to do in those first few seconds could save your life. If You Suspect a Heart Attack…
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Beanism|Vol.10|🐾 The Book of Bean: Special Guest Edition 🐾
🐾 The Book of Bean: Special Guest Edition 🐾 Darlings, today I am joined by none other than the sleek and dashing Lamborghini… or Ghini, if you’re lucky enough to be on nickname terms. He’s got the eyes of a king, the fur of a runway model, and the kind of presence that says, “Yes,…
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Beanism|Vol.9|🐾 The Book of Bean: “Leave the Fur Unruffled” 🐾
🐾 The Book of Bean: “Leave the Fur Unruffled” 🐾 Darlings, let me tell you — the key to a perfect Friday is simple: keep your paws steady, your tail high, and your fur unruffled. Today, I lounged through the hours like a cat in a sunbeam. Even the usual chaos couldn’t tempt me to…
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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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