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Life|65|Living Between Realities
Living Between Realities As I age—and truly, I embrace aging—I’ve noticed myself retreating into my own tower of thought. Sometimes it’s a story I want to tell, other times it’s just a reflection tugging at me. My escape is blogging. I once was an avid reader and even a sought-after book reviewer. These days, holding…
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Life|🌟 Why Neurodivergence Shouldn’t Be Hush-Hush in the Workplace
🌟 Why Neurodivergence Shouldn’t Be Hush-Hush in the Workplace In today’s workplace, many companies are making strides toward inclusivity. It’s becoming normal to ask someone their pronouns, to create safe spaces for identity, and to recognize the value of diversity. But when it comes to neurodivergence — ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other differences in how…
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Life|🌟 More Than Just a Job
🌟 More Than Just a Job In life, we all come to work with different perspectives. For some, it’s simply a paycheck — a way to cover bills and move on with the rest of their day. For others, it’s a temporary stop along the way to something bigger, or a stepping stone toward a…
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Life|65|Just Being
The Beauty of Just Being This morning, I woke up without an alarm and without an agenda. I poured my coffee, sat for a moment, and realized—I don’t have to plan this day. I don’t want to plan this day. So much of life is tied to structure. Our jobs, our schedules, our families, our…
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Thank You, Readers Around the World 🌍✨
Thank You, Readers Around the World 🌍✨ As I look at the places my readers come from, I am filled with gratitude. India, the United States, Uganda, Czechia, Ireland, Kenya… it amazes me to think that my words have traveled farther than I ever have. Over the years, my writing has shifted, because life shifts.…
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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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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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