Category Archives: life

If I Owe You an Apology, I apologize!

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Patti Fralix

We should know if we owe someone an apology! An apology given after the words, “If I Owe You an Apology” is not an apology at all. Don’t qualify your apology, just apologize!  And do not say, “That was not … Continue reading →

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What Will It Take?

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Patti Fralix

These are difficult times. The division in our country is getting worse. We had an assassination attempt on past president, Donald Trump, last weekend. While the assassination attempt was not successful, Donald Trump was injured, and three other people were … Continue reading →

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We Really Don’t Need Much

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Our family was together in Hilton Head last week for our annual family vacation, or at least, some of us were. This was an unusual year in that different schedule conflicts kept some away. I know that is bound to … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Out, Again.

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I was looking for a particular color of nail polish, which I never found. But I found so much more. Even I was shocked at the duplicates and multiples I discovered in my search for that one color of nail … Continue reading →

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50 Short Years

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Patti Fralix

How could it be 50 years? How could 50 years have passed since I graduated from the University of Virginia? I am a proud member of the first class of undergraduate women admitted to The University in the Fall of … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Commitment

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I celebrated our fortieth anniversary on Sunday, April 28th.  It is hard to believe that we have been married for forty years. I know that many of you are like me and wonder where the years have gone. … Continue reading →

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“Why Not Us?”

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Patti Fralix

The past couple of weeks were filled with basketball excitement. Unless you care nothing about sports, you couldn’t help but be wrapped up in the excitement. Depending on who is your favorite team, you had an exciting run. My (men’s) … Continue reading →

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The Passing of Time and Loved Ones

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Prepare for this to be sad. I just had to share it. My heart is so full. Two friends passed away within the last week. The services for them will be held this weekend. I want to tell you about … Continue reading →

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A New Season

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Patti Fralix

With the recent advent of Daylight Savings Time, it seems that Spring has already sprung. Daylight savings Time arrived in all U.S. states except Arizona and Hawaii on Sunday, March 10th.  Although all of us do not appreciate that it … Continue reading →

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Saving Time

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Once again, I find myself searching for things, such as car keys, lipstick, and various other things. I have long since known why I can’t find such simple things. I do not put them in the same place.  Also, I … Continue reading →

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