Category Archives: Relationships

Memories to Last a Lifetime

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Our family started a new tradition four years ago, an annual ski vacation. We selected Steamboat Springs, Colorado for our ski trip, and although we have considered other locations, all choose to return to Steamboat. Although we traveled to Steamboat … Continue reading →

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Delta is Ready When You Are!

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Many flying to or through the east coast in the past few days likely had a travel disruption. The storms throughout the east coast grounded planes, cancelled flights, and displaced luggage. The airports in New York were especially disrupted with … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, Leadership, life, Relationships | Tagged airport, business, cancelled flights, Caring, chaos, communication, competition, customer service, Delta, detail oriented, family, Flight, flying, Gregory's Coffee, JFK, LaGuardia, life, luggage, New York, Raleigh, relationships, Sky Club, Things that matter, travel, work | 2 Comments

What We Say Matters

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I just returned from a very quick (one day!) trip to Manhattan. I love being in the city, especially during the Christmas season. So, going for one day is better than not being able to be there at all, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, gratitude, Relationships | Tagged bauble, children, Christmas, communication, customer service, family, food, life, maitre d, Manhattan, new york city, positive experience, Redeye Grill, relationships, restaurant, Rockefeller Center tree, service, smiles training, travel, work | 1 Comment

Full Retirement Age

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I passed an age milestone this week. On November 29th, I hit Full Retirement Age, which for me, is 66 years old. The years keep coming faster and faster. While aging has its challenges, it also has its benefits, … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy | Tagged 2017, 66, car accident, change, children, communication, depression, family, friends, full retirement age, home, Hurricane, life, ptsd, relationships, retirement, social security, St. Maarten, thankful | 2 Comments

Thankful

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year. Of our 57 relatives and friends who graced our tables, only Tara, our oldest daughter and her family, husband Stephen, and daughters Mary Grace, Elsie, and Virginia, and Uncle Barry remain. They … Continue reading →

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Living Intentionally

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I am preparing for a speech later this week on Living Intentionally and must begin by commenting on the terrible shooting Sunday in Texas. Another shooting. How many devastating shootings will we have before we begin to solve … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, life, Relationships, tragedy | Tagged authentic life, best self, change, children, decision, family, friends, Hurricane, life, living intentionally, my why, personal change, relationships, Texas | Leave a comment

Part Six of Our Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten Experience

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Patti Fralix

After surviving Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten, four days after the hurricane hit, on September 10th, we were evacuated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. We sailed on Adventure of the Seas to Aruba, disembarking and overnighting there. The next … Continue reading →

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Evacuated from St. Maarten by Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Cruise Ship

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Part Four of our Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten Experience We had arrived at the cruise ship port only to be told by the guards that the ship was full. This was one of my lowest points of our hurricane … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged Adventure of the Seas, Aruba Hilton, communication, cruise ship, Curacao, evacuation, family, Flight, friends, gratitude, humanitarian, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, life, persistence, relationships, Royal Caribbean, St. Maarten, Survival | Leave a comment

Evacuated from St. Maarten

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Our Royal Islander resort, a few hours before Hurricane Irma arrived. Part Two of Our Hurricane Irma Experience Mike and I finally arrived home from St. Maarten on Friday, September 15th, nine days after … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, life, Relationships | Tagged adversity, ambiguity, change, communication, confidence, conflict, effective communication, family, friend relationships, friends, friendship, friendships, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, life, life changes, Looters, My story, relationships, St. Maarten, stranded, Survival, tourist | 6 Comments

Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Patti Fralix

“Don’t worry about the car; just stay safe.” This was from a representative of the car rental agency in St. Maarten from whom we had rented our car for our two week stay there. Mike and I had gone by … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, life, Relationships | Tagged ambiguity, change, communication, confidence, conflict, evacuation, family, family relationships, friend relationships, friends, friendship, friendships, grandchildren, gratitude, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Matthew, life, life changes, organization, relationships, St. Maarten, Survival, thankful | 4 Comments