Tag Archives: Patti Fralix

What Difference Does a Year Make?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel to St. Maarten on Saturday, to see how our precious island has recovered from Hurricane Irma. We will be there for the first anniversary of the hurricane, September 6. We lived through that hurricane and want … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, travel | Tagged 2017, book, Book published, change, curious, Difference, fragility of life, Fralix, healing, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, island, learn vs not, lessons, life, life-changing events, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, September 6, St. Maarten, trip | 4 Comments

Change Changes Us

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s assault on Houston and other areas in Texas. September 6 is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s attack on St. Maarten. Many areas in Texas have recovered well from Harvey, while … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life | Tagged accept change, change, changes are choices, choices, embrace change, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Jason Padgett, Michael Fralix, Patti Fralix, resist change | 5 Comments

The Most Important Change to Make

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Jim Rohn, considered by many as America’s greatest business philosopher, said many things worth remembering. His quote, “Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune,” is on my … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged best self, change, fortune, Fralix, Hurricane Irma, Jim Rohn, livelihood, living, Mike Fralix, money, organizational change, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten | 2 Comments

Management that Matters

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Patti Fralix

She works in a bar and grill at Oak Island during the summer while she is out on college break. Mike and I had recently met her there. I learned that she previously worked at a local restaurant. Mike and … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Relationships, service | Tagged appreciation, Fralix, inspiring others, Leadership, Management, Patti Fralix, recognition | 2 Comments

It is About the People, Every Time

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Patti Fralix

It isn’t about the facility. It isn’t about the food. It is about the people. You and I know this, but sometimes we forget. I had a good reminder of this recently.

Posted in gratitude, Relationships, service | Tagged appreciation, Caswell Beach, construction, customer service, duffers, external customer, Fralix, golf course, internal customer, Mike Fralix, Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island North Carolina, Patti Fralix, People, people make the difference, Trivia night on Tuesday | 2 Comments

American Pride

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Another 4th of July has come and gone. Many are still celebrating at the beach or mountains, or in their backyards. Whatever fun and festivities this week has held for you, I hope that you have enjoyed the holiday. This … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, life, thankful | Tagged 4th of July, country, Fourth of July, Fralix, holiday, Patriotic, Patti Fralix, president, Proud to be an American, United States of America, USA, values, views, White House | 1 Comment

How to Make Sense of it All?

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Two popular celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, commit suicide three days apart, both suicides apparently coming as a surprise to many people. As more time passes, there will likely be some people close to both who knew of their … Continue reading →

Posted in hope, life, Relationships | Tagged Anthony Bourdain, family vacation, Fralix, happiness, health, Hilton Head, hope, hopelessness, Kate Spade, mental health, Patti Fralix, relationships, suicide, Zig Ziglar | 2 Comments

Don’t Miss the Moments!

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Patti Fralix

It is that time of year again, when we adults attend countless graduations, recitals, and sports tournaments. We sit through hours at each of those, just to see our loved ones have their thirty seconds of fame. Our granddaughter Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, thankful | Tagged children, family, graduation, granddaughters, moments, Patti Fralix, time, transitions, treasure the moments, Virginia, years | 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