Category Archives: travel

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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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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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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Shopping at the Largest Shopping Mall in the World

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Well, it isn’t really a shopping mall. It is the Atlanta Gift Market. It is where retail shop buyers shop. I am here for one of the two large shopping markets that are held each year. One is in January, … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Week in St. Maarten

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are having a relaxing and beautiful vacation in St. Maarten. We arrived on 8/26 and are here for two weeks. Our first week was filled with reacquainting ourselves to the island, both the Dutch and French sides. … Continue reading →

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Greetings from St. Maarten!

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I arrived here for our two-week vacation on Saturday. I am always amazed at the beauty all around. From the 37 beaches, (not that we have been to all of them!) to the mountains visible from airport road, … Continue reading →

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Traveling Challenges and Helpful Hints

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel a lot, and much of that is by car. While traveling this week, I decided to mention a few of the challenges we, and likely you also, encounter when traveling. First of all, there are bathroom … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Culture

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Last week I wrote about problems in retail, specifically staff not being customer oriented. This is the other side of the story. Mike and I were in High Point, NC last weekend staying over in route back from a visit … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Time in Charleston

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I traveled to Charleston for a few days, celebrating his birthday while we were there. It was a lovely trip. I had not been to Charleston for perhaps ten years and had forgotten how much I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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