The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Photographs and Memories
One of my nieces came down from Vermont with her family for a visit this week. We had fun going to the beach, out for ice cream and we took them on a Harbor Cruise. If you’ve never done that it’s a great little tour of New Bedford Harbor that only takes about an hour.…
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It’s August? Where Did Summer Go?
The calendar turned to August this week and I noticed some posts on social media from friends who don’t like this month. I guess I can see their point. When the children were younger, Priscilla and I used to plan our summer vacation for the last week before school began. We did that for a…
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Finding Your Purpose…Again!
I filled in for our minister again recently. She was on vacation and I guess I did ok when I filled in back in March because I was asked back. In fact, I remember after I preached in March a friend in the congregation walked up to me afterward and said, “Well now you’ve done…
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Pet Peeves: Everybody’s Got Some
It’s time for the annual blog about Pet Peeves! A statement that can bring about several responses including: -“I love these!” – “Let’s see if he mentions one of mine!” – “Not this again!” – “Ha! He can’t think of anything else to write about this week!” When I was doing a daily radio show…
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When Did I Get This Old?
This past Wednesday was my birthday as I turned 62. Wow! When did THAT happen? I still remember relieving Wayne Bailey at WNBH in the ‘70s. He couldn’t remember my name so he called me “The Kid.” I was thinking this week how birthdays change over the years. Last week my wife asked me what…
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You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup
I was on Twitter the other day…which is a statement that usually precedes the latest conspiracy theory…when I noticed a posting on The Mindful Meditation. Think for a minute about how important that simple statement is. How often have you heard (usually from a busy person), “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” You often hear that…
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Happy 4th! Now Hug Your Dog!
Happy Fourth of July friends! And yes, it’s time to hug your dog, or cat. If the cat will let you. Fireworks have been a part of the July 4th holiday as long as any of us can remember. Yeah, the memes have been pretty funny but also very thought provoking. It can be hard…
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What Makes A Classic A Classic?
I was on TikTok the other day while I was walking on the treadmill. (Say what you like but it helps the time go by.) In between the UFO reports, conspiracy theories and the shenanigans in Congress, a video of the Eagles doing the acoustic version of “Hotel California” came on and I thought, “What…
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What Makes Summer So Special?
Why is summer so special for some of us? I say “some” because I know not everyone loves summer as much as I do. Many people prefer Fall, some Spring and the occasional oddball looks forward to Winter every year. What’s wrong with some people? Kidding. I’m kidding. This week brought the arrival of summer.…
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Thoughts on Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to those celebrating. For years this day meant nothing to me. My father died when I was just six years old. I have very few memories of him. What I do know I learned later in life as I was always asking uncles and aunts to tell me more about him. I…