The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Saluting All Military Children
Recently I learned that April is the Month of the Military Child and I wanted to write about this before the month ended. The Defense Department reports there are more than 1.6 million military children who face challenges because of their parents’ service. I never really thought about this before but it’s come to light…
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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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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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Why Do Some People Wander?
I’m pretty sure every town has one or has had one at one time or another. I’m talking about the person I call the “Wanderer.” This is someone who just wanders — all day it seems. We have a person in my neighborhood who just seems to wander. You could say she just goes for…