Category Archives: change

Time Stands Still, Until It Doesn’t

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Thinking about the recent death of Queen Elizabeth ll at 96 years of age (more about that next week) has me counting the years. At soon to be 71 years old, I wonder how long I will live. Probably not … Continue reading →

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Just Take The Next Right Step

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Long ago I recommended that we should not try to figure it all out, (whatever “all” is varies) or we will be immobilized since we can’t figure it all out, and probably if we try, we will not get anything … Continue reading →

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Fall Forward

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Fall has not technically arrived yet, although in some ways it feels like it since Starbucks has released its every year eagerly awaited Pumpkin drinks. With this weekend being the last holiday of the summer season and most students already … Continue reading →

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Stay In Your Own Lane

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Given the stressors many people are experiencing these days, the potential for conflict between people is ever-present. Even with good intentions, it is easy to get into conflict with others. We need to be careful to not involve ourselves in … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Boredom Sets In

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I am struggling with a couple of days of boredom this week, which is a rare occurrence for me. I am not one who is bored often. There is always plenty to do. Cleaning closets, cleaning the garage, pulling weeds, … Continue reading →

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Wasting Time and Money

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Time is our most valuable resource. Money is also a valuable resource. In fact, if we need or want more money and we have time, we can make more money. Yet we sometimes act as if we will live forever, … Continue reading →

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Relationship Management

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Relationships are tough. This is not new knowledge, but it seems that staying out of trouble with others is even harder now than it used to be. I have some opinions about why I think this is, but I believe … Continue reading →

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Changing Me Through Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I have been a little under the weather for a week, so I haven’t had much energy. Thankfully, my COVID test was negative. Not being one who does very well just sitting around, I have been doing some cleaning and … Continue reading →

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Remaining Relevant

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past two years. We also see those that have survived, even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give COVID the blame and the credit for the differences, … Continue reading →

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Embracing Change

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Patti Fralix

What better time to focus on Change than with the arrival of Spring? In the South, we have flowers in full bloom, cool mornings and an occasional storm, and longer days. You can feel the change in the air. This … Continue reading →

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