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Tag Archives: St. Maarten
The Second Anniversary of Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten
As Hurricane Dorian heads up the coast of the Eastern United States after decimating the Bahamas, Mike and I are in St. Maarten, remembering Hurricane Irma’s wrath here two years ago today. While Hurricane Dorian wiped out much of the … Continue reading
Posted in change, gratitude, life
Tagged 36 beaches, Bigwood, Cherie's Cafe at Maho, damage, Dorian's wrath, Fralix, Grand Case, Hurricane, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Irma, island, Joe's Jewelry, Kakao, La Plage, La Vie en Rose, Marigot, Mike Fralix, Mullet Bay, Orient Beach, Patti Fralix, personal experience, Philipsburg, rebuilding, remembering, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Sonesta, St. Maarten, The Fralix Group, The Royal Islander Club
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Back in St. Maarten
It is that time of the year. Mike and I are on our two-week vacation in St. Maarten, a trip we have taken every year for the past twenty years, with the exception of last year, when we came for … Continue reading
Posted in change, conflict, life
Tagged beaches, commitment, committed, Hurricane, Hurricane Dorian, island, Patti and Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten, stopped drinking alcohol, The Fralix Group, vacation, weight loss, WW
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Let the Words of My Mouth Be Acceptable
This week in our country we have witnessed an almost miracle; the return to civility. The death of George H.W. Bush, America’s 41st President, made most people stop the negativity and reflect on the life and legacy of this man … Continue reading
Posted in hope, life, Relationships
Tagged 41st President, Changing Me from the Inside Out, country, faith, family, Fralix, gates, Gates of Speech, George H.W. Bush, God Bless America, Hurricane Irma, is it kind, Is it necessary, is it the right time, Is it true, legacy, life, Patti Fralix, politics, president, relationships, St. Maarten, The Fralix Group
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Waiting on Hurricane Florence
As I write this, many people up and down the U.S. East Coast are preparing for and waiting for the largest hurricane that has occurred in many years, Hurricane Florence. Florence is about twenty-four hours away from making landfall, and … Continue reading
Posted in change, conflict, life
Tagged 2018, 9/11, 911, change, commitment, competence, confident, Fralix, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Irma, Mike Fralix, Never forget, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten, Tropical Storm Isaac
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St. Maarten/St. Martin Post Hurricane Irma
Mike and I are in St. Maarten/St. Martin this week, one year after Hurricane Irma devastated the island. We were here when Hurricane Irma came through and wanted to come back and see the island while it is recovering. I … Continue reading
Posted in life, thankful, traditions
Tagged Adventure of the Seas, book, experience, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, India, island, Joe's Jewelry, Maho Beach, memories, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, Puerto Rico, rebuilding, Ron, Royal Caribbean, Sameer, September 5 2017, St. Maarten, St. Martin, storm, tourism, Veer
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What Difference Does a Year Make?
Mike and I travel to St. Maarten on Saturday, to see how our precious island has recovered from Hurricane Irma. We will be there for the first anniversary of the hurricane, September 6. We lived through that hurricane and want … Continue reading
Posted in change, life, travel
Tagged 2017, book, Book published, change, curious, Difference, fragility of life, Fralix, healing, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, island, learn vs not, lessons, life, life-changing events, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, September 6, St. Maarten, trip
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The Most Important Change to Make
Jim Rohn, considered by many as America’s greatest business philosopher, said many things worth remembering. His quote, “Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune,” is on my … Continue reading
Posted in best self, change, life
Tagged best self, change, fortune, Fralix, Hurricane Irma, Jim Rohn, livelihood, living, Mike Fralix, money, organizational change, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten
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What a Difference a Year Makes
One year ago today began a series of events that rocked my world. The first happened on this day, March 7th in 2017. That event was a serious car accident. Although it was serious and kept me down for several … Continue reading
Posted in change, conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy, travel
Tagged 2017, car accident, change, compassionate, Difference, family, Fralix, grateful, gratitude, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, lessons, life, St. Maarten, The Four Agreements, unpredictability
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Full Retirement Age
I passed an age milestone this week. On November 29th, I hit Full Retirement Age, which for me, is 66 years old. The years keep coming faster and faster. While aging has its challenges, it also has its benefits, … Continue reading
Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy
Tagged 2017, 66, car accident, change, children, communication, depression, family, friends, full retirement age, home, Hurricane, life, ptsd, relationships, retirement, social security, St. Maarten, thankful
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Part Six of Our Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten Experience
After surviving Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten, four days after the hurricane hit, on September 10th, we were evacuated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. We sailed on Adventure of the Seas to Aruba, disembarking and overnighting there. The next … Continue reading
Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships
Tagged American Airlines, book, Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, children, daughters, Days Inn, depression, exhaustion, family, granddaughters, home, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, joy, life, pain, patience, Raleigh, relationships, relief, sadness, safe, September 2017, St. Maarten, Survival, thankful, welcome home
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