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Blog Challenge|Description of Lady Flava
How would you describe yourself to someone? šæ How Would I Describe Myself? My father was a first-generation Japanese American, born in the United States. My mother was the only child of a German immigrantāfirst and only generation, born here as well. I was raised in the Black community of Seattle, Washington, attending predominately Black…
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Blog Challenge|š» Labels That Harm vs. Labels That Heal
What would you change about modern society? š» Labels That Harm vs. Labels That Heal A Response to āWhat Would You Change About Modern Society?ā In todayās world, we talk a lot about inclusion, identity, and personal truth. We wear badges of who we are with prideāwhether thatās sharing our pronouns, embracing our heritage, or owning…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Bothers You
What bothers you and why? Iām Bothered, But Iām Growing What bothers me? Letās start with the simple stuff. People who donāt refill the printer paper. Folks who leave one sheet of toilet paper and call it ānot empty.ā Passive-aggressive emails signed with āThanks!ā when they really mean āIām annoyed.ā And yes, gas prices that…
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Blog Challenge |60+|Am I a Good Judge of Character
Are you a good judge of character? I sat with this question for a while before writing. I knew I wanted to respond, but I also wanted to reflect honestly. Five years ago, I would have confidently said yesāthat I was a pretty good judge of character. And for the most part, I believe that…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Makes a Great Teacher?
What makes a teacher great? In my opinion, being a teacher is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Especially in the United States, weāre living in a different era ā one where teachers and students walk through school doors that may feel more like security checkpoints than places of learning. Many schools today…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Gets Better With Age
What do you think gets better with age? šæ What Do You Think Gets Better with Age? The older I get, the more I realize that the best things in life arenāt material ā theyāre internal. Theyāre the quiet strength, the earned peace, and the deep knowing that only time can offer. At 65, I can…
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Blog Challenge|60+|A&E|Favorite Genre of Music
What is your favorite genre of music? šµ āFlava for the Soul: My Lifelong Groove with Musicā By Lady Flava Iāve had a love affair with music for as long as I can remember. Born into a Black community that moved with rhythm and soul, I was raised on a soundtrack of R&B, Funk, Soul,…
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Blog Challenge|60+|Leader vs Follower
Are you a leader or a follower? Are You a Leader or a Follower? When I saw this question, I paused. Because truthfullyā¦ Iām both. And Iām okay with that. āLeading in My Own Way: A Reflection on Strength, Season, and Selfā Born to Lead, Willing to Follow From an early age, I found myself…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Am I An Authority On
On what subject(s) are you an authority? āThe Subjects I Know by Heart: A Life Lived in Service, Survival & Soulā As I step into my 65th year, I find myself reflecting on the question: What am I an authority on? Truth is, Iāve never chased titles. Iāve lived a life rooted in service, healing,…
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