Tag Archives: Patti Fralix

Minding Our Manners

It is Thanksgiving week, and most of us are in the throes of preparing food, readying our homes, and getting ready to welcome, or be welcomed, into the homes of family and friends. While this can be a joyous time, … Continue reading

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Celebrating Mike

Mike reached a major milestone last week when he turned 70 years of age. Since I married a younger man, I had my 70th birthday two years ago, and I will soon be 72. Mike and I are both grateful … Continue reading

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Memories and Traditions

Since moving last January, I am still trying to find some things. With two major holidays soon upon us, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am struggling to locate some of the items for those two holidays. We have two storage sheds … Continue reading

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The Season of Thanksgiving

Although we should be thankful at all times, November is the month that we normally celebrate Thanksgiving, and not just turkey day. When November dawns, I am in the mood to celebrate my blessings. I also begin to prepare for … Continue reading

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Use What You Have

The words of a favorite writer, Brianna Wiest, were on my mind today while I was shopping in downtown Philadelphia. I had just heard her utter these words, “Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, and Do What You … Continue reading

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Touching People’s Hearts

Reba McEntire told a contestant on The Voice, “We are put on this earth to touch people’s hearts.” I don’t think she was just referring to musicians. I think we are all put on this earth to touch people’s hearts. … Continue reading

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Optimism Is a Choice

The words, “Optimism Is a Choice” were said by Queen Raina of Jordan on the Today Show recently. She connected this to Values, and talked about the importance of the Values parents instill in their children affecting their choices related … Continue reading

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Living A Large Life

I did not plan to write this. I did not want to write it. It is too close to last week’s blog. But after tonight, I had to. Having dinner tonight in Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville connected some dots and I … Continue reading

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A Thoughtful and Sad Week

The last week of September is one that I do not look forward to, at least in recent years. This is the week that we celebrate the birthdays, lives, and deaths of two of my favorite men, father surrogate Uncle … Continue reading

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Working Hard on Ourselves

Jim Rohn, one of my heroes, said many years ago, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” This relates to personal development. It means reading books that expand our minds, attending seminars that help us grow, and … Continue reading

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