Tag Archives: relationships

Attention to Detail

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Patti Fralix

If we aren’t careful, it is easy to miss some important stuff, or at least, some of the stuff that makes our lives richer.  I had a few examples of that recently. Mike and I travelled to Wilson, NC this … Continue reading →

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Act Like You Care!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Patti Fralix

On a recent plane trip, my husband and I had two examples of customer service, one which was excellent service, and the other poor.  Same airline, same day, two different flights, two different stewards.  I continue to be amazed at … Continue reading →

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A New Year, A New Me!

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Patti Fralix

It is common for many people to make New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves.  These improvements include losing weight, exercising more, and eliminating unhealthy habits, such as smoking, alcohol, over spending, and clutter.  For some people their improvements are to … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Presence

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Christmas 2015 is behind us, and New Year’s 2016 is immediately before us.  Before we reflect on the year that has passed and the year that is before us, let’s focus on where we are now.  The word that comes … Continue reading →

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Relationships Through The Years

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Patti Fralix

When asked, most people would list relationships, especially family and friends, as most important, yet their calendar would indicate otherwise.  This time of the year many are with family more than at other times.  But what about friends?  Do you … Continue reading →

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The SAUCE of Choices

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Patti Fralix

SAUCE is all about choices.  The best sauces are a combination of flavors and ingredients, not just one.  And we vary in our selection of the “best” sauce, the one that is best due to our own taste.  The same … Continue reading →

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We Are All Connected

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Patti Fralix

So much of our time we spend planning. But no amount of planning can prepare us for some things. This is certainly true for the loved ones of the Virginia TV reporter and camera man who were gunned down this week while … Continue reading →

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Customer Disservice

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Patti Fralix

There have been many examples of lack of service that I have experienced lately, and likely, you as well. It makes me wonder how businesses expect to stay in business! Is the customer no longer important at all? Do companies … Continue reading →

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A Friend’s Perspective on Beauty and Friendship

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I am most fortunate to belong to a group of women friends who have been in a Lunch Bunch together for more than ten years.  We take turns treating our group to lunch once a month. (Most of us are … Continue reading →

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Language Matters!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Patti Fralix

It’s in the SAUCE has several meanings, as some of you know from reading my other posts. One meaning is the importance of effective communication.  One application of this is the importance of choosing a direct and/or indirect communication style, … Continue reading →

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