Category Archives: life

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 →

Posted in best self, life | Tagged accountability, commitment, exercise, Fralix, new years resolutions, success, The Fralix Group, Weight Watchers | 2 Comments

More Seeing and Being than Doing

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

When the week was in front of me, I wondered what I would do with all of the time. I should not have worried. There was plenty to NOT do.

Posted in best self, gratitude, life | Tagged 10000 steps, beauty, buildings, Doing, Fralix, here and now, mindfulness, new york city, peace, People, Rock Eats Food Fest, Rockefeller Plaza, Saks Fifth Avenue, Seeing, skyscrapers, time, touring, walking, Weight Watchers | 2 Comments

How to Make Sense of it All?

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Two popular celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, commit suicide three days apart, both suicides apparently coming as a surprise to many people. As more time passes, there will likely be some people close to both who knew of their … Continue reading →

Posted in hope, life, Relationships | Tagged Anthony Bourdain, family vacation, Fralix, happiness, health, Hilton Head, hope, hopelessness, Kate Spade, mental health, Patti Fralix, relationships, suicide, Zig Ziglar | 2 Comments

All of the Comforts of Home

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

My husband Mike and I travel a lot and experience many different kinds of hotels, condos, and houses. Much of this travel is for business, and some is travelling for pleasure, often with family. Although I certainly prefer to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in life, service, travel | Tagged amenities, chair in the room, comfort, comforts, customer service, experience, Fralix, full length mirror, Hilton Head, home, hospitality industry, hotels, memorable, outlets, positive, resort, The Fralix Group, travel | 2 Comments

Is Service Getting Worse Everywhere, or Just with Me?

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Our water service is with Aqua, and it has been poor for years, with many people in our area having brown water fairly regularly. And the rates keep going up. Now the quality of the service and the service, in … Continue reading →

Posted in life, service | Tagged apologies, Aqua water, AT&T, cable, customer service, First things first, Fralix, poor service, Spectrum, utilities, wasted time and money, watr | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in change, life, tragedy | Tagged debate, divisive, fear, Home of the Brave, Land of the Free, Memorial Day, problem, right to bear arms, right to live, safe, school shooting, solutions, USA, violence | Leave a comment

Don’t Miss the Moments!

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Patti Fralix

It is that time of year again, when we adults attend countless graduations, recitals, and sports tournaments. We sit through hours at each of those, just to see our loved ones have their thirty seconds of fame. Our granddaughter Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, thankful | Tagged children, family, graduation, granddaughters, moments, Patti Fralix, time, transitions, treasure the moments, Virginia, years | 2 Comments

A Love Letter to my Other Mothers

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and those who have “mothered” others. Some reading this have biological children, and some mothered others, without labor pains and delivery! You are all valuable beyond words. I have had both, and I treasure … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged childhood, church, cycle of life, family, giving, grandchildren, grandmother, grateful, Happy Mother's Day, home, influence, life, love, mother, mothers, other mother, other mothers, Patti Fralix | 2 Comments

34 Years and Counting!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Where does the time go? I know this sounds like a baby boomer question, and rightly so since I am a boomer! All reading this will understand one day, assuming they live long enough.

Posted in gratitude, life, Relationships | Tagged anniversary, celebrate, celebration, chips with English mustard, Covent Garden, days meaningful, flowers, Fralix, Harrods, joy, Leeds, life, London, Mike Fralix, time, U.K., years | 4 Comments