Tag Archives: family

A Love Letter to my Other Mothers

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and those who have “mothered” others. Some reading this have biological children, and some mothered others, without labor pains and delivery! You are all valuable beyond words. I have had both, and I treasure … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged childhood, church, cycle of life, family, giving, grandchildren, grandmother, grateful, Happy Mother's Day, home, influence, life, love, mother, mothers, other mother, other mothers, Patti Fralix | 2 Comments

Are We Lucky or Blessed?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Lately, I have heard several people say, “I am lucky!” or That was lucky!” Whenever I hear about luck, I want to reply, “What does luck have to do with it?” (Can you hear that song?!) I am not … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, life, thankful | Tagged blessed, blessing, family, grateful, happy, healthy, life, lucky, married, The Fralix Group | 3 Comments

Love is in the Air!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Spring may finally be arriving, at least in the Southeast. But there is no guarantee how long it will last. Old man winter may have one more hurrah before going dormant for a few months. May we all be spared … Continue reading →

Posted in life, love, Relationships | Tagged action, Air, being kind, Easter, family, feeling, Fralix, handwritten note, love, love is action, love yourself, Passover, phone call, visit | Leave a comment

What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

One year ago today began a series of events that rocked my world. The first happened on this day, March 7th in 2017. That event was a serious car accident. Although it was serious and kept me down for several … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy, travel | Tagged 2017, car accident, change, compassionate, Difference, family, Fralix, grateful, gratitude, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, lessons, life, St. Maarten, The Four Agreements, unpredictability | 4 Comments

Change and a Wet Baby

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mark Twain had it correct when he said, “The Only One Who Likes Change is a Wet Baby!” Now, some reading this may take issue with the statement. For, don’t some people like change? Yes, they do, but we must … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, life | Tagged baby, change, constant, control, crying, dealing with change, family, Fralix, grandson, life, Mike, move, positive, time for change, uncomfortable, wet baby | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in life, Relationships, social media | Tagged announcement, communication, connection, consideration, Facebook, family, friends, Instagram, LinkedIn, mistakes, personal contact, post, respect, social media, Twitter, weird, writing | 4 Comments

Because Tomorrow Happens in the Blink of an Eye

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Patti Fralix

This title comes from an advertisement in the November 2017 issue of Southern Living Magazine. The advertisement is for Kiawah Island. When reading this back issue earlier today, the title hit me as an apt description for the fast … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, thankful, traditions, travel | Tagged Al Roker, American Girl Cafe, American Girl Doll, birthday, Eataly, Elsie, family, Fralix, Happy Birthday, Juniors, life, memories, middle child, new york city, NYC, parents, Rockefeller Plaza, School of Rock, special trip, Statue of Liberty, time, Today Show, traditions, travel, Uncle Paul's | 4 Comments

Memories to Last a Lifetime

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Our family started a new tradition four years ago, an annual ski vacation. We selected Steamboat Springs, Colorado for our ski trip, and although we have considered other locations, all choose to return to Steamboat. Although we traveled to Steamboat … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, life, Relationships | Tagged beach, blessed, children, family, family relationships, Fralix, friends, granddaughters, grateful, life, memories, parents, photos, priority, relaxing, ski, skiing, skis, snow, Steamboat Springs Colorado, theme parks, together, travel, Tread of Pioneers Museum, trip, vacation | 1 Comment

Delta is Ready When You Are!

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Many flying to or through the east coast in the past few days likely had a travel disruption. The storms throughout the east coast grounded planes, cancelled flights, and displaced luggage. The airports in New York were especially disrupted with … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, Leadership, life, Relationships | Tagged airport, business, cancelled flights, Caring, chaos, communication, competition, customer service, Delta, detail oriented, family, Flight, flying, Gregory's Coffee, JFK, LaGuardia, life, luggage, New York, Raleigh, relationships, Sky Club, Things that matter, travel, work | 2 Comments

Mike’s Christmas Tradition

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Those of you who know me, either in person or through my writings, know how important traditions are to me. One of my favorite traditions isn’t even mine, although I get to celebrate it each year. This tradition belongs … Continue reading →

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