Author Archives: Patti Fralix

About Patti Fralix

Patti Fralix inspires positive change in work, life, and family through Speaking, Consulting, and Coaching in three specialty areas: Leadership, Managing Differences, and Customer Service. Her leadership firm, The Fralix Group, Inc., has been helping clients achieve practical and tangible results for twenty-two years.

A New Christmas Tradition

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I thought this might be the second year that I would not put up a Christmas tree. Last year we were in the middle of packing to move a few days after the new year. It made no sense to … Continue reading →

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Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Having just finished our Thanksgiving holiday, thankfulness is on my mind. A large portion of our extended family gathered at Deep Creek, Maryland, this year for our holiday. There were about thirty-five of us. We cooked, ate, cleaned up, and … Continue reading →

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Minding Our Manners

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Patti Fralix

It is Thanksgiving week, and most of us are in the throes of preparing food, readying our homes, and getting ready to welcome, or be welcomed, into the homes of family and friends. While this can be a joyous time, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mike

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike reached a major milestone last week when he turned 70 years of age. Since I married a younger man, I had my 70th birthday two years ago, and I will soon be 72. Mike and I are both grateful … Continue reading →

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Memories and Traditions

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Since moving last January, I am still trying to find some things. With two major holidays soon upon us, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am struggling to locate some of the items for those two holidays. We have two storage sheds … Continue reading →

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The Season of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Although we should be thankful at all times, November is the month that we normally celebrate Thanksgiving, and not just turkey day. When November dawns, I am in the mood to celebrate my blessings. I also begin to prepare for … Continue reading →

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Use What You Have

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The words of a favorite writer, Brianna Wiest, were on my mind today while I was shopping in downtown Philadelphia. I had just heard her utter these words, “Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, and Do What You … Continue reading →

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Touching People’s Hearts

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Reba McEntire told a contestant on The Voice, “We are put on this earth to touch people’s hearts.” I don’t think she was just referring to musicians. I think we are all put on this earth to touch people’s hearts. … Continue reading →

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Optimism Is a Choice

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The words, “Optimism Is a Choice” were said by Queen Raina of Jordan on the Today Show recently. She connected this to Values, and talked about the importance of the Values parents instill in their children affecting their choices related … Continue reading →

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Living A Large Life

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I did not plan to write this. I did not want to write it. It is too close to last week’s blog. But after tonight, I had to. Having dinner tonight in Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville connected some dots and I … Continue reading →

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