Category Archives: love

Remembering Uncle Barry

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Patti Fralix

This has been a sad week for me. Sunday was Father’s Day, which is always a difficult day for me. Neither my legal father nor my biological father was very fatherly. Since they are both deceased, there is no possibility … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Patti Fralix

In this post I am doing something I have never done before; I am reposting an earlier post. I have been blogging (mostly) weekly since January 2015, and I have never repeated a post. I knew I wanted this week’s … Continue reading →

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38 Years and Still Counting

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Today is Mike’s and my 38th anniversary. Last year we celebrated our anniversary in St. Maarten, with royal treatment by our friends Ron, Harry, and all of the staff at Joe’s Jewelry. Memories were made there that will always be … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Special Days

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Special days come around quite often. We just celebrated Valentine’s Day earlier this week, and the upcoming Monday is President’s Day. While it is tempting to think that these special days are mainly for retail’s benefit, or to give us … Continue reading →

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This is How It Ends

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Patti Fralix

After the family took what items we wanted, the rest was sold through an online auction. This week was pickup day for those who purchased items through the auction. It was also pickup day for me, since I asked for … Continue reading →

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A Season of Giving

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Patti Fralix

There are more Christmas lights this year than I remember in years past. There are more people buying Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts than I have seen in recent years. People are talking about these differences and are giving COVID … Continue reading →

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70 Years Young

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Patti Fralix

I have heard it said that the days pass so slowly, yet the years pass so quickly. That is so true for me this week. On November 29, 2021, I became 70 years young. That is amazing to me. While … Continue reading →

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While We Still Have Some Time

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Patti Fralix

Summer is in full swing. Once the 4th of July holiday has come and gone, it seems that summer speeds along. With many schools starting by early August, the lazy days of summer soon come to an end. Before Fall … Continue reading →

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Freedom of a Different Nature

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Patti Fralix

The 4th of July, when we celebrate our nation’s freedom, is Sunday. Many will be gathering to honor our country. This is fitting, a tribute worthy of our time. Tomorrow our loved ones and friends will have a gathering of … Continue reading →

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When Time Stands Still

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Patti Fralix

My heart is broken. My dear Uncle Barry, who I have blogged about many times, passed away yesterday in the early morning. Uncle Barry was more than an uncle, he was my most constant father figure. He cared for me … Continue reading →

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