Category Archives: life

Barbara Bush and the Fugitive Grandmother

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Patti Fralix

  The news has been filled these last few days with stories of two very different yet similar in some ways, women; the fugitive grandmother and Barbara Bush. I am struck by the stories of these famous women and think … Continue reading →

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Are We Lucky or Blessed?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Patti Fralix

  Lately, I have heard several people say, “I am lucky!” or That was lucky!” Whenever I hear about luck, I want to reply, “What does luck have to do with it?” (Can you hear that song?!) I am not … Continue reading →

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Trust and Obey

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Have you had the experience of thinking about something, and someone else mentions the same thing? This happens to me more than occasionally. One such example was last week. I had the subject of Trust on my mind, and our … 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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Love is in the Air!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Spring may finally be arriving, at least in the Southeast.  But there is no guarantee how long it will last.  Old man winter may have one more hurrah before going dormant for a few months.  May we all be spared … 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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Social Media Mistakes

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

  I have written before that when I am bothered, I write.  I am writing now because I am bothered.  I have written previously about social media in general and Facebook in particular.  I am writing again about social media … Continue reading →

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