Tag Archives: Patti Fralix

Goodbye to Summer

It is hard to believe that summer has come and gone. Although summer technically ends on September 22nd, Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. Where did it go? I know it is because of my age that time … Continue reading

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Givers, Takers, and In-Betweens

Do you consider yourself a giver, one who is thoughtful? Or do you even think about this at all? Perhaps you know that you are not as thoughtful as you could be. It is hard to admit, even to ourselves, … Continue reading

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Facing Our Fears

Fear is a powerful emotion. We all have fears, and how we deal with them can determine whether we conquer them, or they conquer us. Sometimes the fear is of the unknown. Sometimes we fear failure. Sometimes we fear success. … Continue reading

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Focusing on What I Can Control

I saw a commercial recently in which the comment was made, “Focus on what you can control; everything else is just noise.” I think it was an ad for Truist. And it is so true! I have thought a lot … Continue reading

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Granddaughter Elsie’s High School Graduation

Our granddaughter Elsie graduated from high school on May 23, 2025. She will attend college at the University of South Carolina, where she will study to become a nurse. Elsie plans to continue her education post undergraduate to become a … Continue reading

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My Six-Year Anniversary

Today is my six-year anniversary of not drinking alcohol. After enjoying wine and an occasional Lemon Drop Martini since I was in my mid twenties, I decided on May 7, 2019, when I was 67 years old, that enough was … Continue reading

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Keeping Faith and Hope Alive

We just finished a week of renewal and hope. People all over the world celebrated Easter, Passover, and the Holy Days. Cardinal Dolan of New York talked about the Holy season on the Today Show last week. He said most … Continue reading

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An Unstoppable Force

At the beginning of the Duke and Houston Final Four Basketball game Saturday night freshman Cooper Flagg of Duke was mentioned as “an unstoppable force.” I was struck by this reference, and thought about how powerful is the designation of … Continue reading

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Time Is Finite

Just like some of you, I have some family and friends who are dealing with health issues. I am grateful that I am healthy overall, and I do not take that for granted. So, I made myself walk two-and-a-half miles … Continue reading

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Just keep Going!

I love basketball! It is my all time favorite sport. So this is my favorite time of the year for sports, with the ACC championship just ended and the NCAA tournament about to begin. I am somewhat glued to the … Continue reading

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