The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Happy Anniversary! It’s Been How Long?
Forty years! How did that happen? Forty years ago Ronald Reagan was President. Sandra Day O’Connor was named the first female justice on the Supreme Court. Prince Charles and Lady Diana had just gotten married in July. And I married Priscilla…..September 12, 1981. Forty years ago today. I had hair; I was thinner; and nothing…
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A Trip Back In Time
Have you ever had a day where you’re just flooded with memories? Let’s see if I can explain: I was driving one day this week when I went by the old house we used to live in on South Main Street in Acushnet. It’s a little different now: same color but the landscaping is different.…
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Oh What A Night
Last night was so nice. No, I haven’t hit the lottery —- yet. It’s not because of the friends we had over for “Wine Night.” Their friendship is precious and I never drink wine at those nights anyway. I prefer my Macallan 12 year old. It was nice because we finally turned off the air…
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Charlie Chat: Another Trip Down South
Hello humans! It’s me, Charlie, just trying to stay cool which is not easy with all this fur. I guess it’s “hair” because my mom is so excited that I don’t shed. You’re welcome mom! I guess I’m getting a haircut soon. I’ve never had one of those before. I hope it’s not like getting…
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Not Ready Yet
I get it. It’s been hot. In fact, I don’t think I went outside Friday unless the puppy had to do what puppies need to do. I pretty much stayed in the A/C all day. But I’m not ready yet. Ready for what? A friend of mine had a post on her Facebook page this…
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Raising Grampy Special Edition- Vacation
A Vacation at Grammy and Grampy’s! Hi guys! It’s me, Liam, and I feel like I haven’t written one of these things since I was a little kid! Mommy and I flew on a big airplane to come and see Grammy, Grampy, Uncle Matt and all my aunts and uncles. And Charlie too! My daddy…
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The Children Are On Their Own: Now What?
So now what? The other night my daughter, Kat, and son, Matt, finally had their commencement from Bridgewater State University. Matt graduated this year; Kat was last year but Covid resulted in the commencement being postponed. The 2020 graduates were scheduled for Friday and Matt was supposed to walk Saturday but they asked the Dean…
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Visiting Fairs and Playing Keep Away – Charlie Chat
Hello peoples! It’s me, Charlie, just exploring my world and all the cool stuff in it. Mom and dad brought me to this Marketplace thing where there were people selling stuff. I found, what I thought would be, a new friend. He didn’t talk much though. In fact, he didn’t move much either. Maybe he…
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I Still Miss Them
It just hit me out of the blue this week: I miss my boys. I still miss them. As some of you may know, we lost our Beagle and Golden Retriever not too long ago. The whole family went through the grieving process in our own way but I’ve since found out, we’re pretty much…
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I Survived Being Unplugged
Yes, the Sunday Column is coming to you on Monday. I couldn’t use my iPad yesterday. I survived being unplugged! This week on the show (“The Pete Braley Show,” weekdays at 8 a.m. or anytime on YouTube), I asked my son and co-host Matt if he thought I could go a weekend being unplugged. Without…