Tag Archives: memories

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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Saying Goodbye to Home

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Patti Fralix

With five minutes to spare, we left the keys and garage door openers on the counter, locked the doors, and left our home at 305 Dalton Drive for the last time. In five minutes, the new owners would come in … Continue reading →

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A Gift From Her Heart

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I am grateful for all of my gifts. Regardless of the specific gift, how much money was spent on it, or any other variables, gifts are a blessing to me. Gifts are my love language. I received some very thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Going Down Memory Lane

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are still in the throes of cleaning out our home where we have lived for more than thirty-four years. In early January a new family will move in and we will move on to our next adventure. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, thankful | Tagged change, cleaning out the attic, delayed decisions, family, Fralix, friends, Going down memory lane, life, memories, Merry Christmas!, old pictures, Patti, Patti Fralix, photos, relationships, The Fralix Group | 1 Comment

Cleaning Out

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Having lived in our home in Raleigh since May of 1988, we have accumulated a lot of stuff. Mike and I have been cleaning out the past few weeks, and are shocked to find what we have been storing. Well, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Uncle Barry

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Patti Fralix

This has been a sad week for me. Sunday was Father’s Day, which is always a difficult day for me. Neither my legal father nor my biological father was very fatherly. Since they are both deceased, there is no possibility … 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 →

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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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This is How It Ends

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Patti Fralix

After the family took what items we wanted, the rest was sold through an online auction. This week was pickup day for those who purchased items through the auction. It was also pickup day for me, since I asked for … Continue reading →

Posted in change, family, life, love | Tagged death, donated, Fralix, getting rid of things, gift of saying goodbye, love our stuff, memories, memories forever, missing a loved one, online auction, Patti Fralix, stuff is only stuff, The Fralix Group, This is how it ends, Uncle Barry | 4 Comments

Making Progress

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Patti Fralix

Last week’s blog (How Much is Too Much?) was about my increased recognition that I/we have too much. I will not repeat that story, but if you missed it, you may want to go to itsinthesauce.com and read it. This … Continue reading →

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