Category Archives: travel

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 →

Posted in life, travel | Tagged differences in accommodations, Fralix, Gas Buddy, inspiring positive change in work life and family, Patti Fralix, saving money, saving time, The Fralix Group, travel, traveling by car, traveling challenges, Waze | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in service, travel | Tagged culture, customer service, Fralix, friendly, high point nc, It's all about the culture, J Butler's Bar and Grill, Maya Angelou, Patti Fralix, Principle-Centered Leadership, service, Stephen Covey, The Fralix Group | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in gratitude, travel | Tagged A lovely time in Charleston, Charleston, Fralix, Liberty Place, life, Mike Fralix, Mt. Pleasant, Patti Fralix, scenary, Shem Creek, South Carolina, Tavern and Table, The Fralix Group, The Market | 1 Comment

Relaxing in Key West

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I have been traveling to Key West about once a year for many years. We usually go in mid to late September, when there aren’t as many people, although that is hurricane season. Only once has our trip … Continue reading →

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Summer Traditions and Memories

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Our family has been going to Hilton Head every summer for our family vacation for about ten years. Our family believes in vacations and has taken them every year since our family blended in 1984. When our girls were small, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, travel | Tagged family, FL, Fralix, Hilton Head Island, Ormond Beach, Patti Fralix, SC, Skull Creek Boathouse, summer traditions and memories, The Fralix Group, The Salty Dog Café, travel, vacation | 3 Comments

The Years Pass So Quickly

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Like all of you, I am heartbroken over the senseless death of innocent children and adults in Uvalde, Texas. Words are inadequate. Prayers for all of those touched directly by this tragedy. But prayers are not enough. Our country needs … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Relationships, travel | Tagged Alabama, Auburn, best friends, Birmingham, family, Fralix, friends, Judy, life, making time, Pam, Patti Fralix, relationships, spending time together, The Fralix Group, The years pass so quickly, traveling | 2 Comments

Atlanta Reimagined

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are in Atlanta for a few days. Mike has a three-day meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center. We are staying outside of town, so I have been dropping Mike off in the morning and picking him … Continue reading →

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Remaining Relevant

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past two years. We also see those that have survived, even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give COVID the blame and the credit for the differences, … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, travel | Tagged American Airlines, business, change, change is constant, customer service, Fashion Scholarship Fund, Fralix, Happy Easter!, NC, new york city, Patti Fralix, Raleigh, remaining relevant, Remember Ukraine, Rue 57, The Fralix Group, Wayfarer restaurant | 2 Comments

A Restaurant That is An Institution

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Restaurants that become an institution are rare. There is one in Raleigh, Angus Barn. Until this week, I only knew of Angus Barn as such an institution. I now know of two, Angus Barn in Raleigh and Sea Captain’s House in … Continue reading →

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New York Is Back!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Patti Fralix

After an almost two-year COVID break, Mike and I travelled to NYC this week. Business for him, pleasure for me. I did not know what to expect in the city, but it felt normal. While there were not as many … Continue reading →

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