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“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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All My Life’s A Circle – Sunday Column
I was reminded yesterday of a song by the late Harry Chapin. It came out in 1979 and it’s called “Circle.” In the song, Harry sings: “All my life’s a circle; Sunrise and sundown; Moon rolls thru the nighttime; Till the daybreak comes around. All my life’s a circle; And I can’t tell you why;…
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My Annual Reminder To Always Have Hope
I think I post a picture of this tree on my socials every year. This is a Weeping Cherry Tree we have in our backyard. It was a gift from a Confirmation class my wife and taught oh…. probably twenty years ago now. Oh and yes, there are lights in the tree. My wife found…
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When Did Burgers Get So HUGE? Sunday Column
We went out to lunch yesterday on my final day in Texas. My daughter and son-in-law took me to a place on South Padre Island called “Padre Island Burger Company.” Now let me first say it was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Picture a Texas burger joint with some good country music playing and…
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Guess Who’s In Texas?
“Raising Grampy” is an occasional series written through the eyes of Pete’s 4-year-old grandson. Liam lives in Corpus Christi, TX with his mommy and daddy. Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess who came to Texas? Grampy’s here! He said the weather was cold and rainy in Massachu….. Machachu…. at Grammy’s house so he came…
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Flying Fiasco
This week it was finally my turn. I’ve been pretty lucky I guess. I’m 62-years old, I have flown quite a bit to various places at all times of the year. I don’t think I have ever missed a flight. Until this week. This week I flew to Texas to see my grandson. His mom…
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What If One Thing Never Happened?
Two different events happened this week that made me wonder if you can relate: What if one thing never happened? Would your life look different? The first event was when a friend had a meeting that he really didn’t want to go to. Yup! I can relate. He thought it would be a waste of…
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Why Wait? Do It Now
Last Sunday Priscilla and I went to a funeral for a family friend. It was actually my mother’s Godson so I felt like I should go and represent the family. To say it was well-attended would be an understatement. The service was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. with the visiting hours afterward, a little backwards compared…
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We Do Love Our Dogs, Don’t We?
Friday was Charlie’s birthday! The rascal is three years old. Charlie is our dog. I think I’ve told you about him before: he is a Schnoodle, a cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle. And he’s the greatest! Something I’m sure every dog owner feels about their pet. Charlie with his birthday presents His birthday…
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Think Of All You May Be Missing?
I get it. I’ve been there. Yes, I was that guy. I just have one question: “Do you want to be stubborn or do you want to enjoy life?” If you don’t know my history I’ve had six joints replaced, I swear my arthritis has arthritis and I had a stroke several years ago. I’ve…
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Raising Grampy Special Edition
”Raising Grampy” is an occasional series written through the eyes of Pete’s 4-year old grandson Liam. Liam lives in Corpus Christi, Texas with his mom and dad. Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess who came to Mickey’s Castle (aka Disney World) with me and mommy and daddy??? GRAMMY and GRAMPY!!!!!!! Me and my mommy…