The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Christmas is Not Always Merry
We are told “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but what if it’s not? Many people struggle at this time of year for various reasons. Whether it’s the death of a spouse, the loss of another loved one, illness or separation, this can be a time when people struggle. It doesn’t help when…
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Woof Wednesday with Oscar
Hi guys! It’s Oscar. I guess I should say, “Merry Christmas” right? I still don’t know if I understand what this is all about but it’s kinda fun. I just don’t get a few things. Yesterday grammie and grandpy bought their tree. I forgot that this is the time of year they put a tree…
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Rest in Peace JR
I woke up this morning to some shocking news: Jim Reitz,who was known to many as JR on Fun 107, has passed away. To say I was shocked would be the proverbial understatement. He had just started as the morning man at WPLM Easy 99.1 last Monday. I was happy for him because he was back…
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Don’t Forget to Say Thanks
I was reminded about something this week; reminded that we’re not alone as far as rehab and recovery goes. Don’t forget that you’re not the only one that had a life-changing event. If you have a special person in your life, they are going through it with you. Your spouse may be the caregiver or…
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Woof Wednesday – Oscar Tries to Understand Christmas
Hi guys! It’s me, Oscar, still on that stupid diet but I try to cheat when I can. The other night grandpa made french fries and he dropped a few when he was dishing them out. That was a little hot but yummy. So I’m just trying to figure out this holiday stuff. Christmas is…
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How Dare They?
I found myself getting angry yesterday. Angry when I read a post on Facebook from the Fairhaven Police Department. “This is unacceptable. Fairhaven High School was vandalized by a person who felt their trash should be spread across a building that means so much to this town. “ Someone “tagged “ or put graffiti on…
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Woof Wednesday – Oscar is a Bit Grumpy
Can you believe they put ME on a DIET? Me! Your faithful canine blogger. Hi guys! It’s Oscar and if I haven’t told you before….the humans here have me on a diet! I got some treats at Thanksgiving, especially when grampy dropped some Chex Mix, but after that it was back to my diet.…
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Listen To Your Body
Do you listen to your body? For years I used to try and “power through” whatever it was trying to tell me. I would go to work sick or over tired because “I was important!” I have things to do, work that must be done. You know how they say “only essential personnel should report.”…
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Woof Wednesday and Oscar Gives Thanks
Hi guys! It’s Oscar. Tomorrow is the big food day. Grandpa said we should all count our blessings. So far I’m up to 22 but they’re all food groups. He said I should be serious so here goes: I’m happy that I have a nice safe house and a nice family, even if grandpa is…
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Thanksgiving Memories
Thanksgiving is coming up Thursday and I hope it’s a very nice day for you.Some people feel that it snuck up on them this year and it’s probably because it came early. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November and the first Thursday was November 1st which is why it’s this week and not…