Tag Archives: relationships

Being a Great Guest

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

The holidays are fast approaching, and for many, it is time to get ready for company.  This is the time of the year that many travel to be with family and friends.   From Thanksgiving until New Years the airways … Continue reading →

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Relationship Management

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Patti Fralix

All of us are in the business of relationship management, whether we think of it that way or not.  This is true on a professional as well as personal level.  On a personal level we have relationships with our family … Continue reading →

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Let It Go

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Patti Fralix

What do you do when you can’t resolve conflict?  It is a given that we will have conflict.  There seems to be more of it lately than ever before.  Our current political environment is a great example.   I have … Continue reading →

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Be A Front Row Person!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

It was dance rehearsal for our oldest and youngest granddaughters. The rehearsals were at staggered times for the different ages, so my daughter and I were there for the afternoon. We had been sitting and watching for a couple of … Continue reading →

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I Just Want You To Be A Mom!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Where oh’ where does the time go?  The words, “I just want you to be a Mom!” were spoken by Mary Grace a few years ago as her mom, our daughter Tara, was being sworn in as a Magistrate Judge. … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Patti Fralix

It’s in the SAUCE is all about understanding, valuing, and managing differences.  It is about the philosophy of The Platinum Rule, which is related to, but not the same as, The Golden Rule.  Whereas the Golden Rule espouses treating others … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Afternoon With Friends

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Summer provides more leisure time for many people, in part due to longer days and a somewhat less hectic schedule.  Most children are out of school, and involved in various activities.  While many parents are still working, it seems that … Continue reading →

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A Pleasure Beyond Measure

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

One of two people I have wished I could have met is Walt Disney.  Having just been at Disney World again (one or two times a year in the past 30 years!) I do believe I have met Walt Disney.  … Continue reading →

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Expect Nothing, Except from Yourself

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Patti Fralix

“Expect Nothing; You Will Not Be Disappointed” is a phrase a friend of mine, Jennifer Snow, coined.  When I first heard it I thought it was very negative.  Recently, I have come to believe that these are some of the … Continue reading →

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Before It Is Too Late

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Patti Fralix

  I think of my mother often, and wish she was still alive for me to tell her some things. Each year as Mother’s Day approaches, I am sad, wishing I had more time with my mother.  She died in … Continue reading →

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