Tag Archives: family

A Thoughtful and Sad Week

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The last week of September is one that I do not look forward to, at least in recent years. This is the week that we celebrate the birthdays, lives, and deaths of two of my favorite men, father surrogate Uncle … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Information

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Most would agree that time is our most valuable resource. Once time has passed, we cannot get it back. As I age, I am so much more aware of the importance of making every minute count. That makes the subject … Continue reading →

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The Mountains and Camp Merrie-Woode Are Calling

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Patti Fralix

With temperatures hovering around a hundred degrees in our area for too many days, a trip to the mountains this week was a welcome reprieve. I drove to Sapphire, NC to meet daughter Tara for camp pick-up of granddaughter Virginia … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts and Patterns

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Having a writing drought, I decided to just jot down some random thoughts. A pattern may emerge. We can’t figure it all out, so why try? Enjoy the moment. It is all we have. Obsessing over things we can’t control … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 26, 2023, marked the end of an era. While we had known for several months that the end was coming, we were still not prepared for it. We thought we were since we and many others had been lamenting … Continue reading →

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Time in a Bottle

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

You know the song, “If I Could Save Time in a Bottle.” One of my favorite lines in the song is, “But there never seems to be enough time, to do the things you want to do once you find … Continue reading →

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Transitions and Celebrations

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Patti Fralix

This is a busy time for many. Mother’s Day just passed, and graduations are all around. Celebrations are in order. I hope that this is a happy time for you. But it isn’t a happy time for everyone. These transitions … Continue reading →

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Don’t Postpone Joy

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I suppose it is my age, but I find myself attending funerals lately. While life expectancy is not directly related to age, when we get into our 70’s, (I am 71) odds are that we will lose family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A 6-Year-Old

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Patti Fralix

How soon should a thank you note be written after the event that requires one? “Requires one,” you might ask? We will come back to that later. For now, let’s pose the question again. How soon should a thank you … Continue reading →

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Changes Outside of Our Control

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I have experienced a lot of change recently, the most impactful being the sale of our home and moving into a much smaller home in a neighborhood somewhat removed from our local haunts. While I resisted that change for quite … Continue reading →

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