Tag Archives: Raleigh

Cleaning Out

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Having lived in our home in Raleigh since May of 1988, we have accumulated a lot of stuff. Mike and I have been cleaning out the past few weeks, and are shocked to find what we have been storing. Well, … Continue reading →

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Remaining Relevant

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past two years. We also see those that have survived, even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give COVID the blame and the credit for the differences, … Continue reading →

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Customer Service at its Finest

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Feeling appreciated is something most people appreciate! When was the last time you received a note of appreciation from a salesperson at a store with whom you do business? Or any positive connection from anyone at companies with whom you … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas To All

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Patti Fralix

There are only a few days left before Christmas. Christmas is most of all a religious holiday, the celebration of the birthday of Jesus. In the midst of all of the frivolity, it is important to center ourselves and remember … Continue reading →

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70 Years Young

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Patti Fralix

I have heard it said that the days pass so slowly, yet the years pass so quickly. That is so true for me this week. On November 29, 2021, I became 70 years young. That is amazing to me. While … Continue reading →

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Is Thanksgiving Disappearing?

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Patti Fralix

I know this is a losing battle. My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, has almost disappeared, taken over by the commercialization of Christmas. While this has gradually occurred in years past, the degree to which Christmas has supplanted Thanksgiving this year is … Continue reading →

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We Must Never Forget

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Patti Fralix

It is a dreary day in Raleigh. No sun, and it looks like it will rain. I know that my mood is affected by this, and I am doing what I can to shake it. There are reasons other than … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Patti Fralix

This past year has found many of us at home more than ever. While there is always much that can be done at home, many, like me, avoid doing those things. I have never really enjoyed housework and have been … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Patti Fralix

Before we get too far into 2021, I want to look back on 2020, specifically the COVID time, March to December. I do not want to forget this time. This will be my month-by-month chronology. March 2020 started out as … Continue reading →

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The Lessons of this Time

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Patti Fralix

Covid-19 has changed our lives. Some of the changes have been difficult. Even so, there are lessons learned that would not have been learned any other way. Some of the changes provided us some positive benefits that we also would … Continue reading →

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