Tag Archives: relationships

Stay In Your Own Lane

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Given the stressors many people are experiencing these days, the potential for conflict between people is ever-present. Even with good intentions, it is easy to get into conflict with others. We need to be careful to not involve ourselves in … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, Relationships | Tagged asking for opinions then listen, avoiding conflict, be careful, causing conflict, change, comfort the disturbed, conflict, defensiveness, disagreements, disturb the comforted, Don Miguel Ruiz, Fralix, Not my circus not my monkeys, Patti Fralix, relationships, Stay In Your Own Lane, stay out of it, stress, stressors, The Four Agreements, The Fralix Group | 2 Comments

The Leaders of A Pack

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Patti Fralix

“You do a lot more good as the leader of a pack than you do as a lone wolf.” These words were spoken by Dr. Jason Bull on one of the last shows of this series, Bull. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, gratitude, Leadership | Tagged boss, Bull, change, customer service, Fralix, greed, lone wolf, Management, manager, Patti Fralix, relationships, shortstaffed, staff are imporant, teamwork, The Fralix Group, The Leaders of A Pack, treat staff well | Leave a comment

Southern Hospitality

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Nothing represents southern hospitality more than food and fellowship. I have had a lot of both lately. As I thought about this week’s blog, it occurred to me that we all may need a reminder of the importance of reaching … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, service | Tagged Bless Your Heart, family, food, food and fellowship, Fralix, friends, gratitude, hospitality, Hugs, life, Patti Fralix, reach out to neighbors and friends, relationships, Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, Southern Hospitality, taking care of our neighbors, The Fralix Group | 4 Comments

All and Nothing

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I spent three days in Atlanta at the Gift Market this week, sourcing items for my antiques and gifts business which is located in Southport, NC. This is a very part-time business, although I have had it for more than … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, gratitude | Tagged All and Nothing, antiques, Atlanta, Atlanta Gift Market, basic needs, Centennial Park, change, Excess and not enough, Fralix, gifts, homelessness, juxtaposition, life, Patti Fralix, relationships, selling, shopping, The Fralix Group | 3 Comments

Remembering Uncle Barry

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Patti Fralix

This has been a sad week for me. Sunday was Father’s Day, which is always a difficult day for me. Neither my legal father nor my biological father was very fatherly. Since they are both deceased, there is no possibility … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged Barry, Christmas, death, First Watch Restaurant, Fralix, grief, holidays, life, love, memories, Oak Island, Patti Fralix, relationships, remembering, spending time together, Suffolk VA, The Fralix Group, time, Uncle Barry | 4 Comments

The Years Pass So Quickly

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Like all of you, I am heartbroken over the senseless death of innocent children and adults in Uvalde, Texas. Words are inadequate. Prayers for all of those touched directly by this tragedy. But prayers are not enough. Our country needs … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Relationships, travel | Tagged Alabama, Auburn, best friends, Birmingham, family, Fralix, friends, Judy, life, making time, Pam, Patti Fralix, relationships, spending time together, The Fralix Group, The years pass so quickly, traveling | 2 Comments

Relationship Management

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Relationships are tough. This is not new knowledge, but it seems that staying out of trouble with others is even harder now than it used to be. I have some opinions about why I think this is, but I believe … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Patti Fralix

In this post I am doing something I have never done before; I am reposting an earlier post. I have been blogging (mostly) weekly since January 2015, and I have never repeated a post. I knew I wanted this week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, love | Tagged aunts are mothers too, blogging, change, family, Fralix, Happy Mother's Day, honor your mother, life, love, love your mother, Memories and Traditions, mother, mothers are special, Patti Fralix, relationships, The Fralix Group | Leave a comment

Embracing Change

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Patti Fralix

What better time to focus on Change than with the arrival of Spring? In the South, we have flowers in full bloom, cool mornings and an occasional storm, and longer days. You can feel the change in the air. This … Continue reading →

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Leading Oneself

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Leadership is all about inspiring and developing others. Those considered leaders make a (hopefully positive) impact on the lives of other people. This is done when one has a life worthy of inspiring others. I don’t know of anyone who … Continue reading →

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