The Braley Blog

“Pete’s Daily Connection”

  • Raising Grampy- Chapter 26

    Raising Grampy- Chapter 26

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just hanging out with Grampy. I start every morning going over the plan! Actually, Luke doesn’t lick my face too much. Only if Grampy misses a spot during cleanup. Luke is my buddy. This was another week of discoveries. I discovered this…… Then Grampy picked me up and moved me.…

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  • Southern Summer

    Southern Summer

    I’m experiencing my first southern summer and —- uh — yeah—-it’s hot! I know my Florida friends are probably laughing because I’m really not that far south but this is warm enough here in Virginia Beach. I’m helping out with daycare for my grandson and let’s just say, “Thank God for central air.“ A typical…

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  • Raising Grampy- Chapter 25

    Raising Grampy- Chapter 25

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, hanging out with Grampy. Last week I wore my camouflage outfit. Grampy couldn’t find me all day! We’ve had a busy week here with the holiday and everything. This was my first Independence Day. Mommy got me all dressed up in my red, white, and blue. I don’t know why…

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  • Missing That Closeness

    Missing That Closeness

    I read a meme the other day that made me lol, which I guess a good meme should. It was Clint Eastwood in that “Get off my porch” picture and it said: I know it’s been a rough few months for some people and there are still some restrictions. We are still having church via…

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  • Raising Grampy- Chapter 24

    Raising Grampy- Chapter 24

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just hanging out with Grampy. DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS? AND WHY DID IT TAKE 9 MONTHS FOR ME TO FIND OUT? It’s been another week of discovering stuff. The other day, mommy and daddy gave me some Ice Cream! It was UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE! It was cold and creamy and yummy…

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  • Raising Grampy – Chapter 23

    Raising Grampy – Chapter 23

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just hanging out with Grampy and teaching him baby stuff. Guess who came to see me this week? No, not the Amazon Delivery Guy. He comes to see mommy. A lot! Grammy came down! And Aunty Kat and Uncle Matt and this time Aunty Kat brought my Uncle Josh. There…

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  • Thanking Dads and Others

    Thanking Dads and Others

    Father’s Day was always a weird day for me when I was growing up. My dad died when I was six so I don’t remember ever really celebrating Father’s Day. I do remember years where it was just another day and nothing special. It was June of 1990, my first Father’s Day as a dad,…

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  • Raising Grampy- Chapter 22

    Raising Grampy- Chapter 22

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just hanging out with Grampy. Big news at the house this week, or as Grampy calls it, “The International House of Liam!” He truly is an odd man…. but we love the guy. I said “Mumma” this week! And what’s even better —- she heard it! I said “mama” about…

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  • Grocery Store Pet Peeves: The Corona Version

    Grocery Store Pet Peeves: The Corona Version

    Without looking back, I probably have written a half dozen or more columns about my adventures at the grocery store. Everything from carriages that stick together to people who leave their cart in the middle of the aisle, I think I’ve covered it. And if I miss anything you, the faithful reader, have sent in…

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  • Raising Grampy- Chapter 21

    Raising Grampy- Chapter 21

    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just hanging out with Grampy. It’s been a busy week with so many things to discover! And there’s this one word that Grampy has been saying recently, actually there’s a lot of words the man says, he never stops! I just humor him though, in case he’s lonely. What is…

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