Tag Archives: Patti Fralix

The Importance of Information

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Most would agree that time is our most valuable resource. Once time has passed, we cannot get it back. As I age, I am so much more aware of the importance of making every minute count. That makes the subject … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Week in St. Maarten

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are having a relaxing and beautiful vacation in St. Maarten. We arrived on 8/26 and are here for two weeks. Our first week was filled with reacquainting ourselves to the island, both the Dutch and French sides. … Continue reading →

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Greetings from St. Maarten!

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I arrived here for our two-week vacation on Saturday. I am always amazed at the beauty all around. From the 37 beaches, (not that we have been to all of them!) to the mountains visible from airport road, … Continue reading →

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Still In Process

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I do not know why I have had, and still have, so much stuff. I am still cleaning out and finding all kinds of things, many of which I do not want to part with. While I haven’t yet conquered … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On the drive recently to the mountains to pick up granddaughter Virginia from camp, I listened to Audible. 101 ESSAYS that will CHANGE the way YOU THINK by Brianna Wiest, which I had listened to previously, has some wonderful nuggets … Continue reading →

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The Mountains and Camp Merrie-Woode Are Calling

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Patti Fralix

With temperatures hovering around a hundred degrees in our area for too many days, a trip to the mountains this week was a welcome reprieve. I drove to Sapphire, NC to meet daughter Tara for camp pick-up of granddaughter Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, traditions | Tagged cabin, Camp Merrie-Woode, Cashiers, change, family, Fralix, Highlands, life, mountains, North Carolina, Patti Fralix, Raleigh, relationships, Southport, The Fralix Group, Virginia | Leave a comment

Having Fun at Work

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I spent the weekend cleaning out the remaining boxes from our move that were still in the garage. It was painful and yet also heartwarming. Not only did we have to make decisions about what Not to keep, … Continue reading →

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Give Your Customers What They Want

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The customer tells us what they want and expect, but too often we aren’t listening. Or we may hear, and fail to do what is desired or expected. Then what could be a good experience becomes a disappointing one. I … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts and Patterns

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Having a writing drought, I decided to just jot down some random thoughts. A pattern may emerge. I wonder if you see any patterns. I do. But I will leave you to discover your own and decide what mine means … Continue reading →

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A Great Past Is Not Necessary For A Great Future

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Every day we get the opportunity to turn our life around. To be someone we want to be. To be the best version of ourselves. Even if our past has not been what we wanted it to be, our future … Continue reading →

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