The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Aging: You Don’t Have To Like It But You Don’t Have To Fight It
I had a conversation with someone this week who told me that some mutual friends were struggling. Just like the rest of us, they are aging but they’re having some health issues and some difficulty with general tasks like getting dressed and taking care of themselves. They’re depressed. They’re angry. And I totally get it.…
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Being Around Positive People Just Feels So Good!
Being around positive people just makes me feel so good. Is it the same with you? Recently I went to Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School to broadcast a high school basketball game. I’m not gonna lie: It was a cold night where I would have much rather curled up under a warm blanket…
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Why Do Healthcare Workers Make The Worst Patients?
Why do healthcare workers make the worst patients? My wife will tell you it’s because they’re not supposed to get hurt. They are the ones who take care of US when WE get hurt! I believe I have mentioned before that my wife is a paramedic and after 24 years in EMS… she got injured…
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Welcome To The World Little One!
For those that follow me on Facebook, you heard the news this week: my granddaughter was born in Virginia on Monday! Actually I think I made that post on Wednesday. My son said, “Don’t post anything yet. Marla and I want to be the first.” We said okay and then waited— and waited. I know,…
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Why Does God Take The Good People?
Did you ever wonder why God takes the good people? Truth revealed: I don’t know. But… I have an idea. I was shocked this week, like many others, when I heard the news that Dr. Edward Klein from Hawthorn Medical and St. Anne’s Hospital had died. First I read a post on Facebook from someone…
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Let’s Fill That Notebook!
Even though Christmas has come and gone, I soon get to open one of my favorite presents! And I can’t wait! It’s something I get every year around this time. It’s not a sweater. No it’s not another Christmas coffee mug (I got a few of those over the years). It’s something I can use…
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It’s Winter! Hooray (Said With No Enthusiasm Whatsoever)
Yes, my friend, winter has begun with the winter solstice arriving yesterday. And if you have followed me for any length of time you know it’s not my favorite time of year. I’m fine through the holidays as we have so many things to do and people to share the season with. However, after we…
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They Say “You Become What You Constantly Think About.” Think So?
You become what you constantly think about. Have you heard that before? I’ve read it, heard it and viewed it many times and I saw it again this week. Earlier this week I saw a video on TikTok from a man named Rob Dial. Rob has a podcast called “The Mindset Mentor.” He’s a podcaster,…
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You Know… You Do Have A Choice
I was out walking the dog a couple of weeks ago when a neighbor stopped me to say, “Hi!” I hadn’t seen her in awhile even though we live across the street from one another. She asked me how I was doing and I was having a good day so I told her I was…
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Sometimes Just Hearing A Song Can Change Your Whole Outlook
I turned on some Christmas music the other day and the first song I heard was Johnny Mathis singing “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas.” I immediately felt a sense of calm and a feeling of happiness. It’s weird how that happens, isn’t it? I wasn’t in a bad mood. It was just…