Tag Archives: family

Southern Hospitality

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Nothing represents southern hospitality more than food and fellowship. I have had a lot of both lately. As I thought about this week’s blog, it occurred to me that we all may need a reminder of the importance of reaching … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, service | Tagged Bless Your Heart, family, food, food and fellowship, Fralix, friends, gratitude, hospitality, Hugs, life, Patti Fralix, reach out to neighbors and friends, relationships, Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, Southern Hospitality, taking care of our neighbors, The Fralix Group | 4 Comments

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

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Patti Fralix

In this post I am doing something I have never done before; I am reposting an earlier post. I have been blogging (mostly) weekly since January 2015, and I have never repeated a post. I knew I wanted this week’s … Continue reading →

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Embracing Change

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Patti Fralix

What better time to focus on Change than with the arrival of Spring? In the South, we have flowers in full bloom, cool mornings and an occasional storm, and longer days. You can feel the change in the air. This … Continue reading →

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Traditions and Memories

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Another month is soon to end, and another year is well underway. Time passes on, and changes continue to occur. In our part of the country, one change that is happening and that is greeted with appreciation is the relaxing … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Relationships, traditions | Tagged aging, change, Colorado, developing, family, Fralix, growing, memories, Patti Fralix, relationships, Ski Town USA, Steamboat Springs, The Fralix Group, traditions, vacation, Winona's | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas To All

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Patti Fralix

There are only a few days left before Christmas. Christmas is most of all a religious holiday, the celebration of the birthday of Jesus. In the midst of all of the frivolity, it is important to center ourselves and remember … Continue reading →

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Is Thanksgiving Disappearing?

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Patti Fralix

I know this is a losing battle. My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, has almost disappeared, taken over by the commercialization of Christmas. While this has gradually occurred in years past, the degree to which Christmas has supplanted Thanksgiving this year is … Continue reading →

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How Do We Spend Our Time?

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Patti Fralix

Summer is passing quickly, and you may have a lot left that you want to do before fall arrives. Whether you have children who will be back in school soon or whether you are back working physically at an office, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, Relationships | Tagged children, family, Fralix, goal setting, goals, grandchildren, how do we spend out time, long term goals, Patti Fralix, priorities, short term goals, summer, The Fralix Group, time, values | Leave a comment

While We Still Have Some Time

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Patti Fralix

Summer is in full swing. Once the 4th of July holiday has come and gone, it seems that summer speeds along. With many schools starting by early August, the lazy days of summer soon come to an end. Before Fall … Continue reading →

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