Category Archives: Relationships

The Land of the Free

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Memorial Day, the day we celebrate the service of our men and women in the military, just passed.  Although Memorial Day has passed, hopefully we will not forget the sacrifices our military service personnel make, and show our gratitude to … Continue reading →

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A Pleasure Beyond Measure

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

One of two people I have wished I could have met is Walt Disney.  Having just been at Disney World again (one or two times a year in the past 30 years!) I do believe I have met Walt Disney.  … Continue reading →

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Expect Nothing, Except from Yourself

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Patti Fralix

“Expect Nothing; You Will Not Be Disappointed” is a phrase a friend of mine, Jennifer Snow, coined.  When I first heard it I thought it was very negative.  Recently, I have come to believe that these are some of the … Continue reading →

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Let the Little Children Come unto Me

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Many parents and grandparents are experiencing the same things as our family; end of school activities, recitals, and graduations.   In our case, the graduations are from preschool and elementary school.   While we sit through countless children singing songs, getting awards, … Continue reading →

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Before It Is Too Late

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Patti Fralix

  I think of my mother often, and wish she was still alive for me to tell her some things. Each year as Mother’s Day approaches, I am sad, wishing I had more time with my mother.  She died in … Continue reading →

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Time Waits For No One

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Patti Fralix

This has been a different week for me.  So different, I forgot to write my weekly Blog Post!  It was only when Katy, who posts them for me, sent me an early morning text yesterday on my regular posting day, … Continue reading →

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Social Media/ the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Patti Fralix

I am struggling with some things related to social media.  It occurs to me that others might have some of the same challenges.  When I am troubled by something, I write.  I am troubled tonight (again) about the profanity on … Continue reading →

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Be A Customer Advocate

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Patti Fralix

An experience with a sales associate in a store in Alabama last week impressed upon me the need for a customer advocate.  I was reminded of my health care background, and the role of a patient advocate.  When I experienced … Continue reading →

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Hospitality in the Deep South

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Patti Fralix

I feel like I am living (really visiting)  in another time, and I guess I am.  I have been in Alabama for a week, for two separate events with long term friends.  One was the baby shower for a friend’s … Continue reading →

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Please Come Back!

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Patti Fralix

  It was a busy morning, made even more so by having to FedEx a Visa application for my husband while on the way out of town.   While he was in Walgreens having a passport photo taken to accompany the … Continue reading →

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