The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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What Happens When The Noise Stops?
I did something Friday that I haven’t done in a while. Run barefoot on the beach? Ah…no. Those days are behind me. I spent a few hours in silence. We don’t do that enough anymore. Think about it: We experience a lot of noise in our lives. Every day. You probably don’t think of it…
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Raising Grampy – Guess Who’s Crawling Now?!
Hello peoples! It’s me, Carson. Guess what? I finally figured out how to crawl! I know! It took me a while. I couldn’t quite get my knees to move when my hands moved but I finally figured it out. I heard Grampy say, “Oh God! Here we go!” I guess he was praying for his…
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One Life, Many Stories
Lately I’ve been amazed when I go to a funeral. I figured I’d get your attention with that. Of course it’s sad and sometimes it’s really difficult if there’s an accident or if it involves a young person. However if the deceased is older and has been in poor health for some time, while some…
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The Changing Shape Of Mother’s Day
The saying goes, “The only constant in life is change.” I realized this week how this also applies to Mother’s Day. First of all, “Happy Mother’s Day” to all moms and those who act like moms. Maybe you’re a grandmother, aunt, sister, coach, teacher, youth leader or just a good friend to someone. I realized…
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Recalculating The Route
I saw a terrific video this week. It was a TikTok made by Sam Demma. Sam is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand motivational speakers. This story has been told by a number of motivational speakers and preachers. Here’s how it goes: Imagine you made the wrong turn in your car and…
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”Raising Grampy” and the Latest Adventures With Carson
Hello Peoples! It’ me, Carson. I don’t think I’ve written anything for a long time! So much has happened! First, Grampy went away for a looonnnggg time. (Grampy told me to spell it like that. I don’t think that’s the way to spell it but…okay!) He went to see my cousin Liam in that Texas…
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Let’s Start An Epidemic
I read a poem this week that I’d like to share with you. First let me be honest: I don’t usually read a lot of poetry. Nothing against those that love it, read it or write it, it’s just not something I seek out. If I come across one like this, I do appreciate it.…
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From My Childhood Heroes To My Grandson’s Wonder
As I watched the Artemis II mission come to a conclusion with the splashdown Friday night, which I almost missed, I found myself thinking back to the 8-year old boy who watched the Apollo missions. So much has changed in the 56 years that have passed, yet there was also a familiar feeling. Yes, I…
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It’s Never Too Late For A Resurrection”
Happy Easter to my friends who observe! Happy Sunday to those who do not! Today is the day Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Resurrection. I found myself pondering that word this week. Off to the dictionary we go! According to Miriam Webster: “Resurrection: The rising of Christ from the dead.” Interestingly the synonyms for…
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We Made It: When Baseball Brings Spring Back To Life
We had another sure sign of spring this week. Yes, I’m in Texas right now visiting my daughter, son-in-law and grandson. I’ve been here about a week-and-a-half and my wife joined me last night. We’re going to celebrate Easter with the Texas clan and then make our way back north. Yes, the weather here is…