The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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God’s Country – Where Is Yours?
I have walked by this view hundreds, if not thousands, of times since we moved here in the 80’s. Once again, the beauty of this spot made me stop, appreciate it and then take a picture to share. This is at the bottom of Bonney Street in Fairhaven where you turn onto Cove. That’s always…
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Being Positive, Not Always Easy
Hello friend, your little ray of sunshine here! Just a joke. It’s me. Pete. I try to be positive. I try to make people happy or have a laugh. There was even a subtitle on my book, “I’m Not Done Yet: Turning disabilities into possibilities.” Full disclosure… I just wasn’t feeling it the past couple…
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Things That Make Us Happy
I saw a meme this week that I liked. No it wasn’t a post that makes you rethink your life or help you find a new direction. However, it was a meme I could totally agree with. Yup! I pretty much agree with everyone of them. Writing with a nice pen. I thought I was…
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It’s OK To Say ”No”
One of the jobs I have everyday with the “Pete Braley Show” is to come up with “stuff.” It’s a part of my job I have always enjoyed even when I was doing the radio show. Someone once asked my wife, Priscilla, “How does he come up with all this material?” Answer: I was blessed…
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“9-1-1 What’s Your Emergency?”
I watched an interesting episode of “Chicago Fire” last night. I’m not sure if it was last week’s episode or the week before. I think I had three weeks of shows on my DVR. It wasn’t the part where Joe Cruz struggled on a rescue because he’s suffering PTSD or where Casey told the son…
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Happy Anniversary! It’s Been How Long?
Forty years! How did that happen? Forty years ago Ronald Reagan was President. Sandra Day O’Connor was named the first female justice on the Supreme Court. Prince Charles and Lady Diana had just gotten married in July. And I married Priscilla…..September 12, 1981. Forty years ago today. I had hair; I was thinner; and nothing…
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A Trip Back In Time
Have you ever had a day where you’re just flooded with memories? Let’s see if I can explain: I was driving one day this week when I went by the old house we used to live in on South Main Street in Acushnet. It’s a little different now: same color but the landscaping is different.…
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Oh What A Night
Last night was so nice. No, I haven’t hit the lottery —- yet. It’s not because of the friends we had over for “Wine Night.” Their friendship is precious and I never drink wine at those nights anyway. I prefer my Macallan 12 year old. It was nice because we finally turned off the air…
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Not Ready Yet
I get it. It’s been hot. In fact, I don’t think I went outside Friday unless the puppy had to do what puppies need to do. I pretty much stayed in the A/C all day. But I’m not ready yet. Ready for what? A friend of mine had a post on her Facebook page this…
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The Children Are On Their Own: Now What?
So now what? The other night my daughter, Kat, and son, Matt, finally had their commencement from Bridgewater State University. Matt graduated this year; Kat was last year but Covid resulted in the commencement being postponed. The 2020 graduates were scheduled for Friday and Matt was supposed to walk Saturday but they asked the Dean…