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“The Feel of Fall”
Now this is more like it. I’m not going to lie, I liked having warm weather in late September and here in October but now that the weather has turned more fall-like it feels good. Like many others, my wife and I try not to turn the heat on until November. We have a wood…
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Braley’s World – Woof Wednesday
Hi guys! It’s Oscar….the Beagle. Grandpa talks about me so much I thought today I would takeover his tablet. He always leaves it on the couch. Yeah he’s my grandpa. I used to live with Sarah, she’s my mom, but when she moved into a new apartment a few years ago they didn’t allow pets.…
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I Find People Amazing
I think I’ve always been a people watcher and I have to ask: “Is there any place on earth that’s better for it than the airport?” Yes, I guess it’s a bit judgemental but I mean no harm. I’m just observing people and wondering. Wondering what their life Is like, what is their story? Airports…
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“Vacation, What’s Stopping You?”
The other day my wife pointed out something I hadn’t realized: we just had our first real vacation since before my stroke. That was two and a half years ago. We’ve had a holiday trip to see the kids with plenty of rest time built in for me and we had been to Vermont…
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The Power of Music
I was reminded this week of the power of music. It’s something that I learned long ago but I got a reminder recently on a nice warm summer night. I’ve always known how a song can come on the radio and instantly take you back to another time. It’s not necessarily the first time you…
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“Falling Into Place”
I read another quote this week that made me think. I know, I read too much. I should spend more time watching reality tv or playing video games. The quote said, “Sometimes when things are falling apart they might actually be falling into place.” I thought that was pretty good. Speaking just for myself, I’ve…
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We Were So Young and Yes, I Had Hair
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Back at it after a day off yesterday. Priscilla and I celebrated our 37th anniversary. She posted our wedding picture on Facebook. Yes, I had hair. I especially liked Norm’s post. Norm and I coached Little League together and he said, ” I had no idea you married Gabe Kaplan’s younger brother!” Priscilla was 18…
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“You’re Not Finished Coloring”
I read a great quote last week that made me stop and think. “We are all a little broken. But the last time I checked, broken crayons still color the same.” This seems to be a good time of year to discuss this. It’s back-to-school time when the crayons are new, the notebooks are filled…
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Nights Are Tough
I think nighttime is the hardest part of the day when you’re dealing with stroke rehab. It’s probably the hardest time of the day when you’re dealing with anything now that I think about it. Whether it’s a stroke, a cardiac issue, a death or a break up….nights are hard. You’re alone with your thoughts.…
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