Tag Archives: travel

Part Two of My Car Experiences

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Patti Fralix

This story continues where last week’s blog ended. Mike and I were in a completely dead loaner Honda on the side of the road near Williamsburg, Va. Our car expert, Josh, was determining how to solve this problem from his … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Week

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Patti Fralix

In my last published blog, I discussed how we still have time to accomplish our goals in 2025. But that is only true if we set goals! I mentioned that if we set and accomplish just one goal a week, … Continue reading →

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Remaining Relevant

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past few years. We also see those that have survived, and even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give Covid or the economy the blame, that is … Continue reading →

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Serving Customers

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I have long been interested in customer service. It is one of the three areas of focus of my business, The Fralix Group, and has been for all thirty-three years that I have been in business. The other two areas … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Patti Fralix

One of my heroes is Gandhi.  One of my favorite quotes from Gandhi is “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” This quote speaks volumes to me.  The tagline for my business of more than … Continue reading →

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Living A Large Life

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I did not plan to write this. I did not want to write it. It is too close to last week’s blog. But after tonight, I had to. Having dinner tonight in Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville connected some dots and I … Continue reading →

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Traveling Challenges and Helpful Hints

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel a lot, and much of that is by car. While traveling this week, I decided to mention a few of the challenges we, and likely you also, encounter when traveling. First of all, there are bathroom … Continue reading →

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Taking Care Of Our Environment

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On a recent trip to Alexandria, Virginia, which is a wonderful walking city with a great downtown, I discovered a book I am so enjoying, Sustainable Minimalism, published in 2021 by Stephanie Marie Seferian. The book has me making some … Continue reading →

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Relaxing in Key West

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I have been traveling to Key West about once a year for many years. We usually go in mid to late September, when there aren’t as many people, although that is hurricane season. Only once has our trip … Continue reading →

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Summer Traditions and Memories

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Our family has been going to Hilton Head every summer for our family vacation for about ten years. Our family believes in vacations and has taken them every year since our family blended in 1984. When our girls were small, … Continue reading →

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