The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Worried About the Kids, All Kids
I was talking to a friend of mine yesterday, basically getting caught up on what’s been going on in her life. Ironically I was at the wake for my friend Karen whom I told you about recently. I think Karen would have liked the fact that we got caught up on each other’s lives. This…
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Do What You CAN Do
Maybe you CAN’T do it anymore. A little insight into the world of disability here: sometimes we really hate it! I do consider myself blessed because even after a stroke and multiple joint replacements, I can still talk, write and get out and about. Slower than most but I can still do it. There are…
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“Didn’t I Buy……”
I refuse to admit it’s a sign of age. I had a stroke ya know! I’ve been providing my wife with some comic relief the past few weeks. Well actually for the past 37ish years. A couple of years ago I started cooking. I think I’ve told you before that my daughter Sarah suggested that…
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All Alone Am I
I have a whole new appreciation for people that live alone. If you live alone by choice and you’re happy, then I’m happy for you. However, if you live alone and it’s not your choice, I feel ya! Last week my wife, daughter and some dear friends (female), went off to Virginia Beach for a…
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Then Suddenly….
Just like that —- we say, “What winter?” I was out for a walk yesterday when I noticed two things: It was nice and warm. Finally everything is green. I try to walk every day and it always seems to be breezy down on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven. My wife and I have noticed that…
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Sunday Column
In the blogging world we’re supposed to pay attention to “likes” and “shares” so I guess a recent Facebook/Twitter post is something I should write about. I follow a Facebook page called “Offside.” It’s run by a soccer official and he publicizes pictures, articles or video of people/parents acting foolish at their child’s games. He’s…
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Sunday Column
Sorry I’m a little late with the Sunday column. I’d like to blame it on the time change but I never left the east coast. Priscilla and I went down to Virginia Beach for five days or three if you take out the 10+ hours on the highway. (Why do we always hit traffic in…
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Making Memories
I had the pleasure of hosting Opening Day for Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball once again yesterday. I’ve done this for many years both before and after my stroke. There was that one year that I couldn’t do it but they have been inviting me back ever since. I like doing it for many reasons but…
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Some Deep Thoughts on Spring
I find myself in deep thought as Spring develops around me. This year I’m really noticing and appreciating the flowers as they bloom and the grass as it wakes up from a winter of sleep. I’m really thinking about the newness and color after the darkness of winter and I find myself thinking about how…
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More Grocery Fun
I did my good deed for the day the other day at the grocery store when I let the lady behind me go in front of me. I was doing my weekly grocery shopping and had a rather full cart while she was only picking up a few things. I try to do that when…