Category Archives: life

The Second Half of 2023 is Upon Us!

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

When July comes each year, it seems that the year is almost over. In reality, when July comes, the year is half over. And the half that just passed seems like the longer of the two halves. While we still … Continue reading →

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Most People Are Doing the Best They Can!

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Patti Fralix

This thought came to me today as I was feeling disappointed in someone. I remembered a very good friend, in fact, one of my BFFs, who told me a story many years ago about her husband, who was also a … Continue reading →

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The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Patti Fralix

As a very divided country, there isn’t much that Americans agree on. But I think it is fair to say that most Americans agree that we have our freedoms because of the sacrifices made by those who fought for those … Continue reading →

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Time in a Bottle

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

You know the song, “If I Could Save Time in a Bottle.” One of my favorite lines in the song is, “But there never seems to be enough time, to do the things you want to do once you find … Continue reading →

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Focus

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Patti Fralix

What should we do when there is too much to do, or even maybe not enough to do? These are the times when it is important to Focus. Instead of focusing, we sometimes find ourselves jumping from activity to activity … Continue reading →

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Don’t Postpone Joy

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I suppose it is my age, but I find myself attending funerals lately. While life expectancy is not directly related to age, when we get into our 70’s, (I am 71) odds are that we will lose family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Traveling Challenges and Helpful Hints

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel a lot, and much of that is by car. While traveling this week, I decided to mention a few of the challenges we, and likely you also, encounter when traveling. First of all, there are bathroom … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A 6-Year-Old

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Patti Fralix

How soon should a thank you note be written after the event that requires one? “Requires one,” you might ask? We will come back to that later. For now, let’s pose the question again. How soon should a thank you … Continue reading →

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Joy Cometh In The Morning

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Patti Fralix

My writing well was dry. Hard as I tried, I could not think of my message for this blog. This rarely happens, but today it did. I think I am tired, maybe even exhausted, probably from all of the packing … Continue reading →

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Taking Care Of Our Environment

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On a recent trip to Alexandria, Virginia, which is a wonderful walking city with a great downtown, I discovered a book I am so enjoying, Sustainable Minimalism, published in 2021 by Stephanie Marie Seferian. The book has me making some … Continue reading →

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