Category Archives: life

Inspiring Positive Change™

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

A new year affords us the opportunity to start anew, whatever that means to each one of us. When you read that, New Year’s resolutions probably come to mind. Those familiar with my writings may recall that I prefer to … Continue reading →

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Delta is Ready When You Are!

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Many flying to or through the east coast in the past few days likely had a travel disruption. The storms throughout the east coast grounded planes, cancelled flights, and displaced luggage. The airports in New York were especially disrupted with … Continue reading →

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Building Anew

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Happy New Year! May 2018 be a year of health, happiness, and prosperity for you. Just saying those words and wishing it so, will not make it happen. Then, what will? Concentrated effort. Daily disciplines. Letting go of some things … Continue reading →

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A Magical Time of the Year!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Patti Fralix

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You are probably singing the lyrics of that song while you read those words! Most people would agree that this is a wonderful or even most wonderful time of the year. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, family, gratitude, life | Tagged 2017, baking, beliefs, blessings, celebration, children, Christmas, Christmas cards, cooking, decorating, family, food, friends, giving, grandchildren, happy holidays, home, life, magical, merry christmas, parents, presents, receiving, relationships, season, time, traditions, tree decoration | 1 Comment

Keeping Less, So Others Can Have More

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Patti Fralix

This time each year I find myself in a funk. It is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. While I know there are many people who now decorate for Christmas even before Thanksgiving, I cannot do that. Thanksgiving is such a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, family, gratitude, life, thankful | Tagged Christmas, Christmas tree, decorations, family, less, memories, more, Ornaments, Thanksgiving, time, traditions, tree decoration | Leave a comment

Full Retirement Age

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I passed an age milestone this week. On November 29th, I hit Full Retirement Age, which for me, is 66 years old. The years keep coming faster and faster. While aging has its challenges, it also has its benefits, … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy | Tagged 2017, 66, car accident, change, children, communication, depression, family, friends, full retirement age, home, Hurricane, life, ptsd, relationships, retirement, social security, St. Maarten, thankful | 2 Comments

Thankful

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year. Of our 57 relatives and friends who graced our tables, only Tara, our oldest daughter and her family, husband Stephen, and daughters Mary Grace, Elsie, and Virginia, and Uncle Barry remain. They … Continue reading →

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Living Intentionally

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I am preparing for a speech later this week on Living Intentionally and must begin by commenting on the terrible shooting Sunday in Texas. Another shooting. How many devastating shootings will we have before we begin to solve … Continue reading →

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Part Six of Our Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten Experience

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Patti Fralix

After surviving Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten, four days after the hurricane hit, on September 10th, we were evacuated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. We sailed on Adventure of the Seas to Aruba, disembarking and overnighting there. The next … Continue reading →

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Part Five of Our Hurricane Irma Experience in St. Maarten

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Amazing. Just when we thought we were headed home, the take-off of our plane from Aruba was aborted and we are headed back to the gate. It had been more than a week since Hurricane Irma came through St. Maarten … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, life | Tagged American Airlines, Aruba, business, charlotte north carolina, flight delay, Hurricane Irma, life, planes, Raleigh, relationships | 1 Comment