The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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It Keeps Me Young
Someone asked recently why I still do high school sports. It’s a fair question since I’m not as young as I used to be, my children have all graduated and it’s a bit of a hike walking around some of these campuses. The short answer is the same thing I hear from some “veteran” coaches:…
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Watching The Kids Play
I had fun this weekend watching the Little League World Series on television. It brought back memories of when my boys played Little League. I remembered the Little League rules about pitch counts and making sure everybody got in a game. It was confusing to make sure your bench players got 1 at bat and…
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If You’ve Never Done It Before – Do It!
We had a nice day yesterday as we finally made it to the Huttleston Marketplace outside Fairhaven High School. I had been meaning to make it their several times this summer but something always seemed to come up. While we were there I noticed that the Visitor’s Center and Museum was open. I’ve lived in…
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It Just Takes Confidence
I was talking with a friend the other day who was complimenting his wife’s cooking. He said if he was cooking he would have called for pizza and maybe picked up a few chicken nuggets. I used to be that way. My wife discovered, to her disbelief, that my mom had done everything for we…
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Is It Just Me Or Is It LOUD?
Priscilla and I went out to dinner last night. It’s something that we should do more often but for some reason we don’t. Either the schedule gets full or it’s just easier to throw something together at home. We went to Ella’s in Wareham. I almost didn’t want to name it because I’m so used…
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Back To School Memories
I noticed something while I was out grocery shopping this week. Yes, stand by, it’s another episode of “Shopping Adventures With Pete.” No it wasn’t that sudden disappointment when you realize there was plenty of parking closer to the door but you parked way back because you couldn’t tell. No it wasn’t the guy who…
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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…