Category Archives: Relationships

Trust and Obey

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Have you had the experience of thinking about something, and someone else mentions the same thing? This happens to me more than occasionally. One such example was last week. I had the subject of Trust on my mind, and our … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, life, Relationships | Tagged America Inside Out, bridges, Florida International University, individualism, Me generation, obey, pastor, relationships, self-centeredness, society, traffic, trust | Leave a comment

Love is in the Air!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Spring may finally be arriving, at least in the Southeast. But there is no guarantee how long it will last. Old man winter may have one more hurrah before going dormant for a few months. May we all be spared … Continue reading →

Posted in life, love, Relationships | Tagged action, Air, being kind, Easter, family, feeling, Fralix, handwritten note, love, love is action, love yourself, Passover, phone call, visit | Leave a comment

Prosperity Living

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

What do you value most in life? You may not have thought about this, and thus have difficulty answering the question. But if I look at your calendar, I will know what you really value. This, however, may vary from … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, Relationships | Tagged behavior, book, happiness, health, living, prosperity, successful, thriving, time, value, values, wealth, well-being | Leave a comment

What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

One year ago today began a series of events that rocked my world. The first happened on this day, March 7th in 2017. That event was a serious car accident. Although it was serious and kept me down for several … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy, travel | Tagged 2017, car accident, change, compassionate, Difference, family, Fralix, grateful, gratitude, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, lessons, life, St. Maarten, The Four Agreements, unpredictability | 4 Comments

Social Media Mistakes

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

I have written before that when I am bothered, I write. I am writing now because I am bothered. I have written previously about social media in general and Facebook in particular. I am writing again about social media … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Relationships, social media | Tagged announcement, communication, connection, consideration, Facebook, family, friends, Instagram, LinkedIn, mistakes, personal contact, post, respect, social media, Twitter, weird, writing | 4 Comments

Cartagena with Friends; A Delightful Experience!

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Patti Fralix

It is day five of my five-day trip to Cartagena, Colombia with 21 women friends. I am on our Delta flight headed home, and this is the first time I have opened my computer in 5 days. I have not … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Relationships, travel | Tagged business, Cartagena, Connoisseurs Travel, enjoyment, Fralix, friends, gathering, interest, Josh Hamlet, lessons learned, life, photos, relationships, relaxation, travel, trips, Tuscany, vacation, women | 4 Comments

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