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Southern Graciousness

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Everyone is more than busy, with little time to spare.  But some people, not just Southerners, look past their own priorities to reach out and help others.  “Southern graciousness,” which does not just reside in the South, can replace some … Continue reading →

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How Could It Be, Another Weather Disruption?!

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Just a week after the weather disruption I wrote about a couple of days ago, here we are dealing with another one.  While last week’s disruption involved warmth of a roaring fire, good food, and time to leisurely clean out … Continue reading →

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Blessed Beyond Compare

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Patti Fralix

The Thanksgiving holiday affords us the opportunity to take stock of our blessings.  We should not need a holiday to remind us of how fortunate many of us are. But this holiday does seem to slow us down between the … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Holidays and Family

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Summer has come and gone, and football season is going strong.  We have just entered the busiest time of the year.  From October through December, holidays abound.  With Halloween in October, Thanksgiving in November, and Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa in … Continue reading →

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I Just Want You To Be A Mom!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Where oh’ where does the time go?  The words, “I just want you to be a Mom!” were spoken by Mary Grace a few years ago as her mom, our daughter Tara, was being sworn in as a Magistrate Judge. … Continue reading →

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Hospitality in the Deep South

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Patti Fralix

I feel like I am living (really visiting)  in another time, and I guess I am.  I have been in Alabama for a week, for two separate events with long term friends.  One was the baby shower for a friend’s … Continue reading →

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The Circle of Life Continues

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Our family just returned from a week’s ski vacation in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  The snow was plentiful and beautiful, the accommodations were well appointed and comfortable, and our time together was nourishing and relaxing.   Our 2016 Steamboat trip was … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving and Thankfulness

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Thanksgiving 2015 has come and gone, and right behind it is Christmas!  Before I get too immersed in Christmas preparations, I want to celebrate with a thankful heart the blessings of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  The reasons for … Continue reading →

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We Are All Connected

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Patti Fralix

So much of our time we spend planning. But no amount of planning can prepare us for some things. This is certainly true for the loved ones of the Virginia TV reporter and camera man who were gunned down this week while … Continue reading →

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I See Them Everywhere

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I see them at the trampoline as I look out the windows, doing the dishes from breakfast.  I see them in the bathroom, Virginia putting makeup on as I did, and in the perfume atomizer she took apart.  I see … Continue reading →

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