Category Archives: change

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Patti Fralix

My heart is breaking, and so should the hearts of others. My blog post last week was about the wonderful preschool graduation ceremony of our youngest granddaughter. The same day it was published we had another tragic school shooting and … Continue reading →

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Bloom Where You are Planted

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Patti Fralix

April has come, and Spring is in full force. We have once again made it through the coldest months of the year, and now can look forward to warmer and longer days and the outdoor activities they bring. We … Continue reading →

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Prosperity Living

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

What do you value most in life? You may not have thought about this, and thus have difficulty answering the question. But if I look at your calendar, I will know what you really value. This, however, may vary from … Continue reading →

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Thrive in Spite of Mess, Stress, and Less!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Isn’t time flying by!? Our new grandchild, Drew, is already two and a half weeks old, which is unbelievable! Our oldest grandchild, Mary Grace, just celebrated her thirteenth birthday, and the fact that she is now a teenager is … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

One year ago today began a series of events that rocked my world. The first happened on this day, March 7th in 2017. That event was a serious car accident. Although it was serious and kept me down for several … Continue reading →

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Change and a Wet Baby

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mark Twain had it correct when he said, “The Only One Who Likes Change is a Wet Baby!” Now, some reading this may take issue with the statement. For, don’t some people like change? Yes, they do, but we must … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Positive Change™

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

A new year affords us the opportunity to start anew, whatever that means to each one of us. When you read that, New Year’s resolutions probably come to mind. Those familiar with my writings may recall that I prefer to … Continue reading →

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