The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Raising Grampy is a lot of Work for Liam
Chapter 43 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and boy am I tired! It’s a lot of work doing what I do. First, like the title of this series says, I’m trying to raise Grampy. You see, I’m trying to get him to remember how to raise a baby —- well I’m actually not a baby…
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I Like The Rain
(Written on a rainy day this week.) Oh I love a rainy day. I know, the song says “I Love A Rainy Night” but I do love a rainy day. It wasn’t always like this but now I find that I love a rainy day. A rainy day is a good time to relax. It’s…
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A Visit from Grammy – Chapter 42
Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess who came to see me? Grammy! Grampy thinks she came to see him but I know the truth. I love it when Grammy comes. We play at the playground and she takes me on the swings. I help with the laundry. And we play chase. Do you like…
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It Felt So Good
I did something last week that I haven’t done in a long time. It’s another one of the many things that COVID-19 has taken away from us. It felt so good. I went to church. We finally had an in-person worship service here in Virginia Beach. In case you don’t know, I’m here helping my…
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Halloween Edition – Chapter 41
Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam. “Trick-or-treat!” Does that still work? I had a really good Halloween even though I still don’t know why we did that. All year long it’s “Don’t talk to strangers” but on that night I can ask them for candy? My mommy was so happy with how my Pluto costume came…
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Who Rescues The Rescuers?
“Who rescues the rescuers?” I’d like to take credit for that line but my wife posted it on Facebook this week. One of her paramedic colleagues died this week: committed suicide actually and that is not unusual with paramedics, police or firefighters lately. Many articles have been written with some even claiming, “More first responders…
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Doing All The Chores – Chapter 40
Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and I just have to say it gets tiring doing all the chores around here. I don’t think Grampy’s pulling his weight and what’s that thing I heard about —— “allowance?” I gotta look into that. I’ve been helping mommy with the chores. I helped her give the plants some…
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Try Saying Yes To Opportunities
I tried something new a few years ago. I had just lost my job at the radio station when my wife and I were talking one day. I decided to say yes to opportunities that came along. Anything that seemed interesting. A new radio offer? “Yes!” Covering a new sport for NB Cable Network? “Sure!”…
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The Pumpkin Patch – Chapter 39
Raising Grampy is a look at the world through the eyes of 1 year old Liam. Liam lives in Virginia Beach with his mommy and daddy. Pete is currently visiting and playing the role of Grampnanny. Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess what I did with Grampy this weekend? Well mommy and daddy too.…
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Can It Be Done? A Shopping Experience
I have a serious question for you. It’s one that I have debated for quite some time now. Honestly. My question? Can a guy go into a craft store and not start goofing around? Can he be serious for the entire trip? I’m still in Virginia Beach and went to Michaels with my daughter Sarah…