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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 →

Posted in change, life, traditions | Tagged A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic, cash is king, change, change is good, change is tough, changes, Changes outside of our control, control, family, home, How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask for by M. J. Ryan, lessons, Sawmill Tap Room, Tuesday Morning | Leave a comment

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are spending most of our time at home in Raleigh since his ankle fusion on November 20th. Due to his surgery and needed recovery, Mike is non-weight bearing on his right foot for 8-10 weeks. Although he … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Christmas, life | Tagged beautiful day, Christmas, Christmas tree, cookies, decorating, families, family, Fralix, gift, gift giving, home, neighbor, neighborhood, Patti Fralix, Raleigh, The Fralix Group | 5 Comments

Home Alone

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Patti Fralix

My last blog post was about our wonderful Thanksgiving with 64 family and friends. They all left Friday and Saturday. Sunday was a quiet day. Mike and I went to church, and our pastor’s sermon was on Mary and Martha. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, Relationships, thankful | Tagged "the work", alone, dishes, family, Fralix, guilt, heart, home, laundry, loneliness, loved ones, Martha, Mary, message, Mike Fralix, mom, mother, Patti Fralix, sadness, thankful, Thanksgiving, The Fralix Group, turkey | 3 Comments

All of the Comforts of Home

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

My husband Mike and I travel a lot and experience many different kinds of hotels, condos, and houses. Much of this travel is for business, and some is travelling for pleasure, often with family. Although I certainly prefer to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in life, service, travel | Tagged amenities, chair in the room, comfort, comforts, customer service, experience, Fralix, full length mirror, Hilton Head, home, hospitality industry, hotels, memorable, outlets, positive, resort, The Fralix Group, travel | 2 Comments

A Love Letter to my Other Mothers

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and those who have “mothered” others. Some reading this have biological children, and some mothered others, without labor pains and delivery! You are all valuable beyond words. I have had both, and I treasure … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged childhood, church, cycle of life, family, giving, grandchildren, grandmother, grateful, Happy Mother's Day, home, influence, life, love, mother, mothers, other mother, other mothers, Patti Fralix | 2 Comments

A Magical Time of the Year!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Patti Fralix

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You are probably singing the lyrics of that song while you read those words! Most people would agree that this is a wonderful or even most wonderful time of the year. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, family, gratitude, life | Tagged 2017, baking, beliefs, blessings, celebration, children, Christmas, Christmas cards, cooking, decorating, family, food, friends, giving, grandchildren, happy holidays, home, life, magical, merry christmas, parents, presents, receiving, relationships, season, time, traditions, tree decoration | 1 Comment

Full Retirement Age

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I passed an age milestone this week. On November 29th, I hit Full Retirement Age, which for me, is 66 years old. The years keep coming faster and faster. While aging has its challenges, it also has its benefits, … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy | Tagged 2017, 66, car accident, change, children, communication, depression, family, friends, full retirement age, home, Hurricane, life, ptsd, relationships, retirement, social security, St. Maarten, thankful | 2 Comments

Thankful

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year. Of our 57 relatives and friends who graced our tables, only Tara, our oldest daughter and her family, husband Stephen, and daughters Mary Grace, Elsie, and Virginia, and Uncle Barry remain. They … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful | Tagged blessed, children, dinner, family, Fralix, friends, grandchildren, grateful, holiday, home, joy, laugh, life, meal, memories, parents, relationships, supportive relationships, thankful, Thanksgiving, together, travel | 2 Comments

Part Six of Our Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten Experience

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Patti Fralix

After surviving Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten, four days after the hurricane hit, on September 10th, we were evacuated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. We sailed on Adventure of the Seas to Aruba, disembarking and overnighting there. The next … Continue reading →

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