The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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It All Works Out
There are just two days to go until Christmas and the panic is setting in for some. It never fails: we have so much to do with shopping and wrapping and baking and visiting but somehow it all seems to get done, doesn’t it? Sure there have been years when the package doesn’t get delivered…
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Christmas is Not Always Merry
We are told “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but what if it’s not? Many people struggle at this time of year for various reasons. Whether it’s the death of a spouse, the loss of another loved one, illness or separation, this can be a time when people struggle. It doesn’t help when…
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Don’t Forget to Say Thanks
I was reminded about something this week; reminded that we’re not alone as far as rehab and recovery goes. Don’t forget that you’re not the only one that had a life-changing event. If you have a special person in your life, they are going through it with you. Your spouse may be the caregiver or…
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How Dare They?
I found myself getting angry yesterday. Angry when I read a post on Facebook from the Fairhaven Police Department. “This is unacceptable. Fairhaven High School was vandalized by a person who felt their trash should be spread across a building that means so much to this town. “ Someone “tagged “ or put graffiti on…
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Listen To Your Body
Do you listen to your body? For years I used to try and “power through” whatever it was trying to tell me. I would go to work sick or over tired because “I was important!” I have things to do, work that must be done. You know how they say “only essential personnel should report.”…
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Thanksgiving Memories
Thanksgiving is coming up Thursday and I hope it’s a very nice day for you.Some people feel that it snuck up on them this year and it’s probably because it came early. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November and the first Thursday was November 1st which is why it’s this week and not…
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Veteran’s Day
I find myself reflecting on this Veteran’s Day. The day has taken on a new significance for me now that my son, son-in-law and daughter-in-law are all serving in the Navy. I’m sure they’ll go to a participating restaurant to get their free meal today and they deserve it. I’m sure you’ve seen the viral…
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Call Your Momma, If You Can
For some of us, it’s too late. For others, we’re too stubborn. Could you do me a favor? Share this with someone who needs it, especially if they’re young. I was listening to music the other day and a song came on that really made me think. I’ve told you before how I like country…
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“Try a Little Kindness”
The other day I kept seeing the same woman and her husband aisle after aisle in Wal-Mart. Did you ever notice how that happens? Of course it makes sense because you’re both just going about your business and you keep following each other. What made this interesting was that one of us seemed to…