Category Archives: life

Change and a Wet Baby

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Our world is constantly changing. One change that we experience is the availability of new services, even services that we may not be aware that we might want or need until we use them. I experienced one of those recently, … Continue reading →

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Joshua Becker and Minimalism

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I have few heroes, but Joshua Becker is one of them. As humble as he is, he would probably be uncomfortable being considered anyone’s hero. But nonetheless, he is mine. I first learned of him through a niece’s Facebook post … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged author, Charlotte, face ourselves, focus, Fralix, Joshua Becker, live out our purpose, Minimalism, organizing, owning less, Patti Fralix, purpose in life, speaker, stuff, The Fralix Group, The Minimalist Home, too much stuff, uncomfortable questions, What is the purpose of home | 2 Comments

Free to Be You and Me

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Patti Fralix

July 4th, Independence Day in the United States, celebrates freedom, our independence as a nation. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence. Americans should remember how many still fight for … Continue reading →

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Common Courtesies Not So Common

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Our family is on our annual week-long trip to Hilton Head. There are 10 of us for the entire week, and there are a few others for a portion of the week. We are staying in more than usual this … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, travel | Tagged cell phones, Common courtesies, connect, family, Fralix, Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island, parenting, Patti Fralix, pool etiquette, pool noodles, puzzle, role model, social media, The Fralix Group, travel, vacation, World Cup Soccer | 4 Comments

More Experiences/Less Things

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Many people today are electing experiences over things. I am one of them. While I have always loved things, I have become more and more aware of the impermanence of them. Regardless of what we collect, things wear out, break, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, travel | Tagged 9/11 Memorial, Bergdorf's, Broadway, Brooklyn, Central Park, Eataly, Empire State Building, Fralix, Gramercy Tavern, Grand Central Stationn, Le District, Macy's, magic of New York, Metropolitan Museum, more experience less things, My Fair Lady, new york city, New York Public Library, NYC, Open air bus, Oren's Coffee Shop, Patti Fralix, Perfect Pint, Saks, Statue of Liberty, Tavern on the Green, The Fralix Group, The Today Show, Tiffany & Co | 2 Comments

A Life Well Lived

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Patti Fralix

She called me on my birthday last November and sang “Happy Birthday” to me on my voicemail. I saved it, so I can still hear her voice. I found her last handwritten “Thank You” note this morning, thanking me for … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, life, love | Tagged Bernadette Hession, big hat, Canada, celebration of life, death, gifts, grace, happy memories, hat, joy, life well lived, love, memories, no guilt, no regrets, no troubled relationships, Patti Fralix, The Fralix Group, visit | 4 Comments

Changing Me from the Inside Out

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I went back to WW today, the first time since October of 2017. I have been paying monthly yet not going during that time. I have avoided the WW scale, although I get on my scale at home every day … Continue reading →

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