The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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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…
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Do We Take Time To Celebrate?
True confession: I spend a lot of time on social media. I’m aware of that and I’m trying to change. Some of it is work related, but honestly, much of it is not. However, I also find some wonderful posts and videos. Recently I came across a TikTok that I saved. It was posted by…
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Why Are Some People So Mean?
Surely I’m not the only one that has noticed: Some people are just mean. We see it everywhere. At the store, in a restaurant, at the airport and don’t even get me started on social media. Has it gotten worse or am I just noticing it more? The inspiration for this column came when I…
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Thanking Those That Have Reached Out
As the war in Iran continues, I just wanted to take a moment to thank the people that have reached out to my wife and me this past week. First of all, I’m not going to get political here. Mainly because THEY are not allowed to get political. And as a very wise man I…
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”Raising Grampy” and Carson’s First Blizzard
Hello peoples! It’s me, Carson. Mommy says we had something called a blizzard this week. It was lotsa fun! When do we get the next one! Mommy, Daddy, my puppy Kenzie and I had a sleep over at my Papa and Gigi’s house. My daddy was worried that we were going to lose something called…
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Wait! You Call THAT A Blessing?
I guess it’s all in the way you look at it. This week I read a post from a colleague of mine. Rob Carolan, the meteorologist I work with on WSAR, made a post about his cancer journey. Almost 2 years ago he was diagnosed with a very rare form of pancreatic cancer. Fortunately it was…
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Raising Grampy And Carson’s First Super Bowl
Hello peoples! It’s me, Carson. How was your week? Well we had the Super Bowl thing last week. My peoples watched it on the television. I don’t think I ever saw a bowl. Mommy and daddy took me over early and everyone was getting excited for the game. Grammy was there and Grampy was in…