Category Archives: love

Givers, Takers, and In-Betweens

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Do you consider yourself a giver, one who is thoughtful? Or do you even think about this at all? Perhaps you know that you are not as thoughtful as you could be. It is hard to admit, even to ourselves, … Continue reading →

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Facing Our Fears

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Fear is a powerful emotion. We all have fears, and how we deal with them can determine whether we conquer them, or they conquer us. Sometimes the fear is of the unknown. Sometimes we fear failure. Sometimes we fear success. … Continue reading →

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Focusing on What I Can Control

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I saw a commercial recently in which the comment was made, “Focus on what you can control; everything else is just noise.” I think it was an ad for Truist. And it is so true! I have thought a lot … Continue reading →

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Granddaughter Elsie’s High School Graduation

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Our granddaughter Elsie graduated from high school on May 23, 2025. She will attend college at the University of South Carolina, where she will study to become a nurse. Elsie plans to continue her education post undergraduate to become a … Continue reading →

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My Six-Year Anniversary

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Today is my six-year anniversary of not drinking alcohol. After enjoying wine and an occasional Lemon Drop Martini since I was in my mid twenties, I decided on May 7, 2019, when I was 67 years old, that enough was … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith and Hope Alive

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Patti Fralix

We just finished a week of renewal and hope. People all over the world celebrated Easter, Passover, and the Holy Days. Cardinal Dolan of New York talked about the Holy season on the Today Show last week. He said most … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your People?

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Patti Fralix

As I think about my people, I divide them into three categories: Family, Friends, and Others. I have long since learned that it is hard to maintain relationships at all, much less relationships in which there is no logical connection … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Forgiveness

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Don’t let them go to their grave, or you to yours, without forgiveness. If reconciliation is possible, strive for reconciliation. But if reconciliation is not possible, and/or if it is too late for that, forgive. Forgiveness is always possible, even … 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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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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