Tag Archives: Patti Fralix

A Celebration of Commitment

Mike and I celebrated our fortieth anniversary on Sunday, April 28th.  It is hard to believe that we have been married for forty years. I know that many of you are like me and wonder where the years have gone. … Continue reading

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Staying In Our Own Lane!

This blog was initially to be a call to action for managers. The reason for this is that I have heard too many stories lately of intimidating managers making inappropriate comments to staff. Comments that belittle staff and place them … Continue reading

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Do People Not Care Anymore?!

“People just don’t care anymore.” Those words were spoken by the man behind the counter at my new favorite coffee shop. I assume he is the owner, but I am making an assumption. He made this comment when we were … Continue reading

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“Why Not Us?”

The past couple of weeks were filled with basketball excitement. Unless you care nothing about sports, you couldn’t help but be wrapped up in the excitement. Depending on who is your favorite team, you had an exciting run. My (men’s) … Continue reading

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The Passing of Time and Loved Ones

Prepare for this to be sad. I just had to share it. My heart is so full. Two friends passed away within the last week. The services for them will be held this weekend. I want to tell you about … Continue reading

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Traditions and Memories

Many of my readers know that traditions and memories are special in our family, and especially so to me. Easter is one of those. Easter was the holiday Mike was in charge of, until recent years.  Mike was the one … Continue reading

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What Is Your SAUCE?

Some of you who have followed my writings may be familiar with my Personality quiz, It’s in the SAUCE!  I developed this tool almost thirty years ago while working with a national company hired to do management development with their … Continue reading

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A New Season

With the recent advent of Daylight Savings Time, it seems that Spring has already sprung. Daylight savings Time arrived in all U.S. states except Arizona and Hawaii on Sunday, March 10th.  Although all of us do not appreciate that it … Continue reading

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Saving Time

Once again, I find myself searching for things, such as car keys, lipstick, and various other things. I have long since known why I can’t find such simple things. I do not put them in the same place.  Also, I … Continue reading

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Getting Ahead of Procrastination

Most of us struggle with it, at least sometimes. The “it” is procrastination. Procrastination takes many forms. At its core is the putting off until tomorrow, or forever, what we do not want to do but need to do. If … Continue reading

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