The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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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…
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Raising Grampy-Chapter 38
“Raising Grampy Chapter 38” 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 playing the role of Grampnanny. Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam. It was another fun week with Grampy. We had another one of those Football Sundays here.…
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Annual Blog “Favorite Halloween Candy”
Do you have those “annual” things you have to do? A yearly physical, a trip to the dentist or getting your eyes tested are just a few that come to mind. Sometimes you dread making these appointments and then checking off your to-do list. Then there are other times when an annual event can be…
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Raising Grampy- Chapter 37
Another week in the adventures of Liam and Grampy Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just wrapping up summer with Grampy.Grampy said there is no better way to wrap up summer…. ….than going for ice cream! We went to our favorite place, Bergey’s Breadbasket, in the next town over. I think it’s called Chesapeake but I…
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Why does music give us goosebumps?
I watched “Hamilton” again Friday night. That’s about the fifth time I’ve seen it which I know is not too impressive. There are plenty of people that have watched it a lot more than that. To me the music is incredible! Not just good, not just beautiful but, yes, I would say incredible. If you…