The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Mother’s Day Reminder: Reach Out While You Can
Full disclosure: This is a Mother’s Day piece I wrote two years ago. It came to mind this week when I read a Facebook post from a cousin. Her mom, my aunt, died earlier this year and this is the first Mother’s Day she has experienced without her. My mom has been gone now for…
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The Dangerous Weapon We All Carry
When you think of the word “weapon,” what comes to mind? A handgun? An AR-15? A knife? A bazooka? (Do they still make those?) What if I told you that we all have a dangerous weapon and we have the potential to use it EVERY SINGLE DAY! I read, A LOT, and one of the…
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Saluting All Military Children
Recently I learned that April is the Month of the Military Child and I wanted to write about this before the month ended. The Defense Department reports there are more than 1.6 million military children who face challenges because of their parents’ service. I never really thought about this before but it’s come to light…
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All My Life’s A Circle – Sunday Column
I was reminded yesterday of a song by the late Harry Chapin. It came out in 1979 and it’s called “Circle.” In the song, Harry sings: “All my life’s a circle; Sunrise and sundown; Moon rolls thru the nighttime; Till the daybreak comes around. All my life’s a circle; And I can’t tell you why;…
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My Annual Reminder To Always Have Hope
I think I post a picture of this tree on my socials every year. This is a Weeping Cherry Tree we have in our backyard. It was a gift from a Confirmation class my wife and taught oh…. probably twenty years ago now. Oh and yes, there are lights in the tree. My wife found…
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When Did Burgers Get So HUGE? Sunday Column
We went out to lunch yesterday on my final day in Texas. My daughter and son-in-law took me to a place on South Padre Island called “Padre Island Burger Company.” Now let me first say it was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Picture a Texas burger joint with some good country music playing and…
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Flying Fiasco
This week it was finally my turn. I’ve been pretty lucky I guess. I’m 62-years old, I have flown quite a bit to various places at all times of the year. I don’t think I have ever missed a flight. Until this week. This week I flew to Texas to see my grandson. His mom…
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What If One Thing Never Happened?
Two different events happened this week that made me wonder if you can relate: What if one thing never happened? Would your life look different? The first event was when a friend had a meeting that he really didn’t want to go to. Yup! I can relate. He thought it would be a waste of…
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Why Wait? Do It Now
Last Sunday Priscilla and I went to a funeral for a family friend. It was actually my mother’s Godson so I felt like I should go and represent the family. To say it was well-attended would be an understatement. The service was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. with the visiting hours afterward, a little backwards compared…
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We Do Love Our Dogs, Don’t We?
Friday was Charlie’s birthday! The rascal is three years old. Charlie is our dog. I think I’ve told you about him before: he is a Schnoodle, a cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle. And he’s the greatest! Something I’m sure every dog owner feels about their pet. Charlie with his birthday presents His birthday…