Monthly Archives: April 2015

Responding, Not Reacting

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Being defensive is one of the most ineffective behaviors we can exhibit. Unfortunately this behavior is all too common. It is much more effective to respond, not react, even when what we are hearing or feeling could trigger defensiveness in … Continue reading →

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Facebook Foibles

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I admit that I am late to the Facebook party.  Until recently, I only accessed Facebook to see pictures of my grandchildren.  Early this year, I decided to get serious about social media, and as such have been much more … Continue reading →

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I See Them Everywhere

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I see them at the trampoline as I look out the windows, doing the dishes from breakfast.  I see them in the bathroom, Virginia putting makeup on as I did, and in the perfume atomizer she took apart.  I see … Continue reading →

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Time In A Bottle

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Our family just returned from a week long ski vacation in Colorado. Our oldest daughter, her husband and two oldest daughters (10 and 8) skied for five days. The others of us, my husband, Mike and youngest daughter, Chatham, and … Continue reading →

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