The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Reach Out and Touch Someone
It happened again this week and I had forgotten how good it felt. I was having one of those days this week. It wasn’t a bad day or a particularly great day. You know, it was just a day. It was about 11:00 a.m. I had finished what I wanted to do that morning and…
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Make Your Bed
I was reading the other day when I came across that “Make Your Bed” speech. If you haven’t heard of it, U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, a Navy Seal for more than 35 years, gave this speech in 2014 to the graduating class at The University of Texas. You can view the entire speech…
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The Day That Changed Everything
Yesterday was a day of much contemplation for me. I know. Big word. Contemplation about everything that has changed. Yesterday was the anniversary of the day I got fired from my morning radio show. It’s been six years. Wow! I wrote all about it in my book, “I’m Not Done Yet,” which is still available…
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Every Piece Tells a Story
I’m surprised we got it done in one afternoon. It seemed like every piece brought back a memory or a story to tell. We decorated the Christmas tree after Thanksgiving. Like many other families, we did it a little earlier this year. Covid has created a need for many of us to brighten up the…
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C’mon! You Must Have SOME Blessings!
I looked at the calendar and realized that this should be the “Thanksgiving Column.” Looking back I usually write about “counting your blessings.” As I’ve written before, if you look hard enough, I’m sure can find some good things that happened. Then along came 2020. I know: plenty of things were cancelled this year. My…
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I Like The Rain
(Written on a rainy day this week.) Oh I love a rainy day. I know, the song says “I Love A Rainy Night” but I do love a rainy day. It wasn’t always like this but now I find that I love a rainy day. A rainy day is a good time to relax. It’s…
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It Felt So Good
I did something last week that I haven’t done in a long time. It’s another one of the many things that COVID-19 has taken away from us. It felt so good. I went to church. We finally had an in-person worship service here in Virginia Beach. In case you don’t know, I’m here helping my…
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Who Rescues The Rescuers?
“Who rescues the rescuers?” I’d like to take credit for that line but my wife posted it on Facebook this week. One of her paramedic colleagues died this week: committed suicide actually and that is not unusual with paramedics, police or firefighters lately. Many articles have been written with some even claiming, “More first responders…
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Try Saying Yes To Opportunities
I tried something new a few years ago. I had just lost my job at the radio station when my wife and I were talking one day. I decided to say yes to opportunities that came along. Anything that seemed interesting. A new radio offer? “Yes!” Covering a new sport for NB Cable Network? “Sure!”…
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Can It Be Done? A Shopping Experience
I have a serious question for you. It’s one that I have debated for quite some time now. Honestly. My question? Can a guy go into a craft store and not start goofing around? Can he be serious for the entire trip? I’m still in Virginia Beach and went to Michaels with my daughter Sarah…