Category Archives: life

St. Maarten/St. Martin Post Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are in St. Maarten/St. Martin this week, one year after Hurricane Irma devastated the island. We were here when Hurricane Irma came through and wanted to come back and see the island while it is recovering. I … Continue reading →

Posted in life, thankful, traditions | Tagged Adventure of the Seas, book, experience, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, India, island, Joe's Jewelry, Maho Beach, memories, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, Puerto Rico, rebuilding, Ron, Royal Caribbean, Sameer, September 5 2017, St. Maarten, St. Martin, storm, tourism, Veer | 6 Comments

What Difference Does a Year Make?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel to St. Maarten on Saturday, to see how our precious island has recovered from Hurricane Irma. We will be there for the first anniversary of the hurricane, September 6. We lived through that hurricane and want … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, travel | Tagged 2017, book, Book published, change, curious, Difference, fragility of life, Fralix, healing, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, island, learn vs not, lessons, life, life-changing events, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, September 6, St. Maarten, trip | 4 Comments

Change Changes Us

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s assault on Houston and other areas in Texas. September 6 is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s attack on St. Maarten. Many areas in Texas have recovered well from Harvey, while … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life | Tagged accept change, change, changes are choices, choices, embrace change, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Jason Padgett, Michael Fralix, Patti Fralix, resist change | 5 Comments

The Most Important Change to Make

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Jim Rohn, considered by many as America’s greatest business philosopher, said many things worth remembering. His quote, “Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune,” is on my … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged best self, change, fortune, Fralix, Hurricane Irma, Jim Rohn, livelihood, living, Mike Fralix, money, organizational change, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten | 2 Comments

Managing Expectations

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Patti Fralix

We all have expectations, although perhaps we should not. Expectations that are not met can result in us being disappointed. A friend of mine states, “Expect Nothing, and you won’t be disappointed!” (Credit to Jennifer; last name omitted to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, life, Relationships | Tagged clear expectations, communication, differences, disappointed, expectations, feelings, Fralix, fralixgroup.com, life, managing expectations, should we have expectations?, strong belief | 1 Comment

How Does She Do It?

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Patti Fralix

We have had our youngest granddaughter, Virginia, with us for a few days, for Camp Nana and Camp Dr. Danks. She has been absolutely precious. And she has been exhausting! Where does her energy come from? She is still going … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, thankful | Tagged Camp Nana, Chatham, children with energy, cousins, discipline, family, Fralix, fun, grandchildren, granddaughter, having fun, love, Marbles Kids Museum, NC State University, Pullen Park, Virginia, well-adjusted | 2 Comments

A Celebration of Life

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Most of us have just finished celebrating the 4th of July, and time with family and friends. Since the holiday fell in the middle of the week, many could not travel for there was only one day of the holiday, … Continue reading →

Posted in life, love, Relationships | Tagged beach music, celebration, Fralix, funeral, gratitude, life, memorial service, Oak Island, Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island United Methodist Church, respect, service, Southport, tribute | 1 Comment

American Pride

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Another 4th of July has come and gone. Many are still celebrating at the beach or mountains, or in their backyards. Whatever fun and festivities this week has held for you, I hope that you have enjoyed the holiday. This … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, life, thankful | Tagged 4th of July, country, Fourth of July, Fralix, holiday, Patriotic, Patti Fralix, president, Proud to be an American, United States of America, USA, values, views, White House | 1 Comment

How Is This Year Going So Far for You?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Patti Fralix

In just a few short days, 2018 will be half over. Amazing. Yes, amazing, but true. Perhaps it is time to do a quick analysis of how the year is going so far. For if we have not yet … Continue reading →