Tag Archives: Fralix

A Few Thoughts

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On the drive recently to the mountains to pick up granddaughter Virginia from camp, I listened to Audible. 101 ESSAYS that will CHANGE the way YOU THINK by Brianna Wiest, which I had listened to previously, has some wonderful nuggets … 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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Having Fun at Work

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I spent the weekend cleaning out the remaining boxes from our move that were still in the garage. It was painful and yet also heartwarming. Not only did we have to make decisions about what Not to keep, … Continue reading →

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Give Your Customers What They Want

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The customer tells us what they want and expect, but too often we aren’t listening. Or we may hear, and fail to do what is desired or expected. Then what could be a good experience becomes a disappointing one. I … 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. I wonder if you see any patterns. I do. But I will leave you to discover your own and decide what mine means … Continue reading →

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A Great Past Is Not Necessary For A Great Future

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Every day we get the opportunity to turn our life around. To be someone we want to be. To be the best version of ourselves. Even if our past has not been what we wanted it to be, our future … Continue reading →

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The Second Half of 2023 is Upon Us!

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

When July comes each year, it seems that the year is almost over. In reality, when July comes, the year is half over. And the half that just passed seems like the longer of the two halves. While we still … Continue reading →

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Most People Are Doing the Best They Can!

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Patti Fralix

This thought came to me today as I was feeling disappointed in someone. I remembered a very good friend, in fact, one of my BFFs, who told me a story many years ago about her husband, who was also a … Continue reading →

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How Much Do We Really Need?

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

As many of you know, Mike and I recently moved out of the home we built and lived in for almost 35 years. We downsized, into a house less than one-half of the size of the home we left. (The … 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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