Category Archives: thankful

A Different Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I never thought I would be the one to say this, but I am not putting up a Christmas tree this year. There were years that I had five trees, and many other Christmas decorations. This year, there will not … Continue reading →

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Truisms

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Patti Fralix

“No matter how good or bad things are, they are never permanent. Nothing stays the same, no matter how much you want it to.” That is why it is so important to live in the present, not grieving for the … Continue reading →

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One Decision Can Change Your Life

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Patti Fralix

On a recent TV commercial a statement was made that “One decision can change everything.” I thought about that for a few minutes and decided that “one decision changing everything” is too much of a reach. But I do believe … Continue reading →

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RANDOM ACTS

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Patti Fralix

We have all heard of “Random Acts of Kindness.” There are many examples of “Random Acts of Kindness.” It seems that life is getting more difficult in many ways. When others offer us kindness, we are able to rise above … Continue reading →

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A Few Ideas to Ponder

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I decided to minimize my words on this post, and highlight the words of others. I hope that you enjoy these thoughts.

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Goodbye to Summer

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Patti Fralix

It is hard to believe that summer has come and gone. Although summer technically ends on September 22nd, Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. Where did it go? I know it is because of my age that time … Continue reading →

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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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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 →