The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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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…
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Woof Wednesday and Oscar’s Struggles
Hey guys! It’s me Oscar the Beagle checking in again. Thanksgiving is next week and I can’t wait. The house will start smelling great this weekend when Grammy starts baking. I just like to lick the air! She makes this stuff called…what is it? It’s not kibble its…..ah…. Chex Mix! Yeah that’s it! There’s all…
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Veteran’s Day
I find myself reflecting on this Veteran’s Day. The day has taken on a new significance for me now that my son, son-in-law and daughter-in-law are all serving in the Navy. I’m sure they’ll go to a participating restaurant to get their free meal today and they deserve it. I’m sure you’ve seen the viral…
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Woof Wednesday and the Time Change
Guys! Guys! It’s me, Oscar. Grandpy left his tablet down low again and you know what I say… anything I can reach is mine. My Uncle Matt didn’t understand that rule when I stole his sandwich off the end table. He was really mad but… a rule is a rule. Things have been kind of…
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Next Up….The Holiday Season!
Well we’ve turned the corner and it’s full speed ahead! Now that Halloween has come and gone, the holiday season is next! I know, it used to be that the holiday season began on Thanksgiving but it seems like Halloween is the kickoff now. If you have Sirius XM I guess there is already a 24-hour…
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Woof Wednesday and Oscar’s Thoughts on Halloween
I hate Halloween. Hi! It’s Oscar the Beagle taking over again. Yeah you would think I’d like Halloween because of all the kids and that big bowl of candy I wouldn’t mind wolfing down but I’ve grown to not like this day. I love kids and they have some really cute costumes but a lot…
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Call Your Momma, If You Can
For some of us, it’s too late. For others, we’re too stubborn. Could you do me a favor? Share this with someone who needs it, especially if they’re young. I was listening to music the other day and a song came on that really made me think. I’ve told you before how I like country…
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Woof Wednesday: That Dreaded Vacuum
Hi guys! It’s me, Oscar the Beagle taking over grandpa’s website once again. Well I survived another week here at the house. I say “survived” because Grandpa keeps bringing out that loud thing that sucks up doggies if we’re not careful. He calls it a vacuum cleaner or something like that. I used to really…