Tag Archives: Fralix

90 Days and Counting

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I wrote in May about a big change I was making, and that I would discuss it openly once I hit the 90-day mark without backsliding. I named it the “Big C.” I linked it to my return to Weight … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged 30 pounds, AA, alcohol, behaviors, Changing Me from the Inside Out, Chardonnay, commitment, Do what makes you happy, Fralix, martini, not drinking, overweight, Patti Fralix, The Fralix Group, weight, weight loss, Weight Watchers, wine, WW | 6 Comments

A Legacy Continues

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I had hoped that I would remember it, but I didn’t. As we drove into the campground gates, nothing looked familiar. I suppose that isn’t surprising since it had been thirty-two years. Saturday, July 27th, we went with our fourteen-year-old … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, traditions | Tagged Airbnb, all girls camp, Avalon, cabins, Camp, Camp Merrie-Woode, Camp Sea Farer, Fralix, legacy, Mary Grace, NC Mountains, Patti Fralix, Robin's Nest, The Fralix Group | Leave a comment

Those Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Summer is in full swing. The days are longer, allowing us to spend more time outdoors. If we can stand the heat, that is. Raleigh had its hottest day all year on Monday, followed by a “cold front” on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, thankful, traditions | Tagged aging, blessings, Camp Merrie-Woode, Camp Nana, Drew, Elsie, family, Fralix, granddaughters, grandson, hot, lazy days of summer, lessons learned, life, Mary Grace, Patti Fralix, pause reflect joy, Raleigh, relationships, relax, Sapphire NC, summer, The Fralix Group, time flies, traditions, Virginia | Leave a comment

Change and a Wet Baby

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Our world is constantly changing. One change that we experience is the availability of new services, even services that we may not be aware that we might want or need until we use them. I experienced one of those recently, … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, social media | Tagged Baby Boomers, calls, change, convenience, cost effective, delivery, Fralix, generation x, generational, Golden Rule, groceries, instacart, Mark Twain, ordering online, Patti Fralix, Platinum Rule, preference, self checkout, social media, technology, texts, The Fralix Group | Leave a comment

Joshua Becker and Minimalism

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I have few heroes, but Joshua Becker is one of them. As humble as he is, he would probably be uncomfortable being considered anyone’s hero. But nonetheless, he is mine. I first learned of him through a niece’s Facebook post … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged author, Charlotte, face ourselves, focus, Fralix, Joshua Becker, live out our purpose, Minimalism, organizing, owning less, Patti Fralix, purpose in life, speaker, stuff, The Fralix Group, The Minimalist Home, too much stuff, uncomfortable questions, What is the purpose of home | 2 Comments

Letting Go

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I have always had a hard time letting go of anything. This includes stuff, clothes, and even organizations. If I want to analyze this, it probably comes from my childhood, which was chaotic, at best.

Posted in best self, change | Tagged clothes, clutter, collector, Fralix, hoarding, Joshua Becker, Leah Friedman, letting go, membership, organization, organizer, Patti Fralix, Raleigh Green Gables, Replacements, simplifier, stuff, The Fralix Group, The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, work in process | Leave a comment

Common Courtesies Not So Common

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Our family is on our annual week-long trip to Hilton Head. There are 10 of us for the entire week, and there are a few others for a portion of the week. We are staying in more than usual this … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, travel | Tagged cell phones, Common courtesies, connect, family, Fralix, Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island, parenting, Patti Fralix, pool etiquette, pool noodles, puzzle, role model, social media, The Fralix Group, travel, vacation, World Cup Soccer | 4 Comments

More Experiences/Less Things

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Many people today are electing experiences over things. I am one of them. While I have always loved things, I have become more and more aware of the impermanence of them. Regardless of what we collect, things wear out, break, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, travel | Tagged 9/11 Memorial, Bergdorf's, Broadway, Brooklyn, Central Park, Eataly, Empire State Building, Fralix, Gramercy Tavern, Grand Central Stationn, Le District, Macy's, magic of New York, Metropolitan Museum, more experience less things, My Fair Lady, new york city, New York Public Library, NYC, Open air bus, Oren's Coffee Shop, Patti Fralix, Perfect Pint, Saks, Statue of Liberty, Tavern on the Green, The Fralix Group, The Today Show, Tiffany & Co | 2 Comments

Being Worthy of our Platforms

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I have my faults; trust me, I know what they are. I am far from squeaky clean. I work hard on being my best self, knowing that I sometimes fail. I may have said or done something that a reader … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, Leadership | Tagged appropriate, authors, best self, Blake Shelton, commonplace, communication, Fralix, inspire, language, leaders, legislators, Patti Fralix, profane, profanity, speakers, teachers, The Fralix Group, The Voice | 1 Comment

“People Will Never Forget……..”

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Patti Fralix

We may never know the impact our words and actions have on others. Or if and when we do, it may be many years later. I had two examples of this in recent days, and I am still amazed by … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, life, Relationships | Tagged actions, Drew, Fralix, fresh ground coffee, Maya Angelou, memories, Mike Fralix, old friends, Patti Fralix, People will never forget, positivity, The Fralix Group, Virginia, Wilson Cotillion, words | Leave a comment