The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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One Thing They Don’t Warn You About….
Sometimes I can’t believe that it’s been almost ten years since I suffered an ischemic stroke. In some ways I am still rehabbing and recovering. I guess it never ends. It’s definitely been a journey. Not one that I ever planned on. It did give me the chance to meet a few amazing people through…
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Don’t Let These Opportunities Go By. We May Never Get Them Back.
I had such a nice day last Sunday. No, it wasn’t because of the weather. That was the day the Nor’easter began around 11am. No, it was not because the Patriots beat the Saints. I’m a Dolphin fan, remember? We’re already hoping for a good draft pick next year and it’s only week 7. It…
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”Raising Grampy” And Another Happy Birthday!
(“Raising Grampy is an occasional series written through the eyes of Pete’s grandson Liam. Liam is now 6-years old and lives in Corpus Christi, TX with his mommy and daddy.) Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess who came to Texas? Oh I guess I’ve used that line before. It was Grampy! And Grammy! And…
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Road Trip With My Boys
Last week I took a road trip with my boys. We went to Miami to see the Patriots play the Dolphins. When we first thought of this trip, back when the NFL announced the 2025 schedule, I was skeptical about spending the money. That’s when my wife, Priscilla, said, “It’s always been on your bucket…
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”To Have To Hold From This Day Forward”
My wife and I celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary on Friday. We actually celebrated it Monday and Tuesday with an overnight trip to New Hampshire. As usual, life was going to be too busy on our actual anniversary: my wife had to work a 24-hour shift on the ambulance and I was broadcasting a high…
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”I Was Just Doing My Job”
This is for all the people who say, “I was just doing my job.” How many times have you thanked someone for helping you through a difficult situation and their response was, “Oh, I was just doing my job.” And while that may be true, I have always thought that, sometimes, it deserves a special…
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I’m Not Okay — But It’s All Gonna Be Alright
I listen to music a lot. I love music. All genres. And what amazes me is how, sometimes, you hear a song over and over and then one day you REALLY listen to the words. I had one of those days recently. Now I realize that not all of my friends are country music fans.…
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When I’m 64!
“When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now.” Well that actually started in my 20s I think. Yes! As of yesterday I turned 64! I’m sure I’m not the first person who went around whistling the Beatles classic all day. My first reaction is: “Wow! How did THAT happen?” First off, I…
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Oh The Places You Will Go!
In a follow-up to last week’s column — “And Still We Wait” — we’re not waiting anymore! My grandson, Carson, was born Wednesday night at 10:33 p.m. And since I wrote about my other two grandchildren being born, I’m not about to break the tradition here. Welcome Liam! Welcome Ella! Carson is the son of…
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A Father’s Day Story About A Father Who Can’t Be There
I was thinking about my son, Doug, today. Like many parents, I think of my children probably every day even though they are all on their own now. Almost every day something comes up that makes me think of them. Either that or I just wonder how they’re doing. You see this is Doug’s first…