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Just Because You Have Space Does Not Mean That You Have Room for More Stuff!

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Patti Fralix

  Daughter Tara spoke those words last week when she was in Raleigh.  These few days later, I do not even remember the context, but her words ring so clearly in my mind. I know that I have too much … Continue reading →

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Just Get Started!

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Perhaps like me you made some New Year’s Resolutions, which I prefer to call commitments.  How have you been doing with those?  Well, I have had a slow start with mine.  I have not made much progress with the twenty … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Patti Fralix

You have probably heard it said that we should think about our funeral while we are still living, envisioning our eulogy.  What would others say about us?  How would our spouse, children, and other loved ones describe us, and what … Continue reading →

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Let Freedom Ring

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Patti Fralix

We just celebrated the birth of our nation’s independence, the 4th of July.   The United States of America adopted its Declaration of Independence 241 years ago.  The significance of this cannot be overstated.  This is all about freedom.  But … Continue reading →

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My Book Launch

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Patti Fralix

The publication of my second book, A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic, occurred this past March.  Many of you have been so kind in your remarks about the book, and I sincerely thank you for your support.  … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Without a Father

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Patti Fralix

No, this isn’t what you think.  When you read the title, you probably thought this was about my father having passed away.  Well, he may have, I don’t know; at least I don’t know definitively.  I do not know who … Continue reading →

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Transitions and Relationships

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Another traditional school year has ended.  Your family may have experienced the end of pre-school, grade school, middle school, high school, and college for your children or grandchildren.  The end of the school year also includes the end of some … Continue reading →

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Do Overs and Do Nothings!

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Patti Fralix

If one is emotionally fragile (and we can all be at some point,) the overall lack of service experienced today can send us over the edge.  I wrote about this last week, and ended that article being grateful for my … Continue reading →

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Inconveniences and Tragedies

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Sometimes things just do not go as they should, and certainly not as some of us expect.  I have had some of that these past few days. And I have expressed my frustration with several people about those things, and … Continue reading →

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33 Years and Counting!

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Today is Mike’s and my 33rd wedding anniversary.  It is hard to believe that it has been 33 years.  When we married April 28, 1984, we committed to each other and to our two daughters (one from each of our … Continue reading →

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