The Braley Blog

“Pete’s Daily Connection”

  • Raising Grampy Special Edition- Look Who’s Two!

    Raising Grampy Special Edition- Look Who’s Two!

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess who came for a visit? Just about everybody! And my Grampy! It was my second birthday! It seems like I had one just a year ago but here we are again! First of all, we had cupcakes this year. Secondly, I blew out the candle! But then everybody…

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  • Charlie Gets A New Look – Charlie Chat

    Charlie Gets A New Look –  Charlie Chat

    Hello humans! It’s me, Charlie, just learning new stuff and ….. they cut my hair this week! I haven’t talked to you for a few weeks so let me tell you what I’ve been up to. Hey what can I say? I like to have everything within reach. Mom and dad just leave them that…

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  • Happy Anniversary! It’s Been How Long?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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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