Category Archives: gratitude

Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 26, 2023, marked the end of an era. While we had known for several months that the end was coming, we were still not prepared for it. We thought we were since we and many others had been lamenting … Continue reading →

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The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Patti Fralix

As a very divided country, there isn’t much that Americans agree on. But I think it is fair to say that most Americans agree that we have our freedoms because of the sacrifices made by those who fought for those … Continue reading →

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Time in a Bottle

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

You know the song, “If I Could Save Time in a Bottle.” One of my favorite lines in the song is, “But there never seems to be enough time, to do the things you want to do once you find … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A 6-Year-Old

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Patti Fralix

How soon should a thank you note be written after the event that requires one? “Requires one,” you might ask? We will come back to that later. For now, let’s pose the question again. How soon should a thank you … Continue reading →

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A Gift From Her Heart

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I am grateful for all of my gifts. Regardless of the specific gift, how much money was spent on it, or any other variables, gifts are a blessing to me. Gifts are my love language. I received some very thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Minding Our Manners

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Patti Fralix

We have all heard it; “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” So often we fail to follow this adage, however, and say something that falls in the “feel good behavior” category, behavior that feels good … Continue reading →

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Changing Again

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I hesitate to talk about WW, or Weight Watchers, as I still refer to it, although the company changed its name to WW a few years ago. I hesitate to talk about Weight Watchers in this blog because of the … Continue reading →

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Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Next week many families gather for a time of food and fellowship. Our family will also, although we will be smaller in number than in some years. I think our highest number of family members and friends who have come … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Time in Charleston

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I traveled to Charleston for a few days, celebrating his birthday while we were there. It was a lovely trip. I had not been to Charleston for perhaps ten years and had forgotten how much I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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The Great 100 Nurses

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Whose heart have you touched lately with words of affirmation? Do you know whose life your actions and words have touched through the years? It is sometimes easier to remember the problems we have had in relationships, and not be … Continue reading →

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