Category Archives: social media

Remaining Relevant

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past few years. We also see those that have survived, and even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give Covid or the economy the blame, that is … Continue reading →

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A Good Life is Purposeful and Passionate

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patti Fralix

The question is often asked, “Which is more important, Purpose or Passion?” I think that question puts the wrong focus on this issue. Purpose and Passion are both important, and the best answer to the Purpose and Passion importance question … 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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Empathetic Texting

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Patti Fralix

It is a given that communication occurs more now through texting than by face to face or phone. I wish it were not so, but it is. Me too. I find that it is much easier to send a text … Continue reading →

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Change and a Wet Baby

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Our world is constantly changing. One change that we experience is the availability of new services, even services that we may not be aware that we might want or need until we use them. I experienced one of those recently, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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