The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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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…
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This Too Shall Pass
I was looking back over this past week when I realized, not for the first time in my life, that nothing stays the same. It’s constantly changing, we just don’t always notice. My adventures started when I was getting ready for bed last Sunday night. I went to brush my teeth and discovered I had…
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Thoughts After Attending A Funeral
Did you ever go to a funeral for someone you really didn’t know? Before you ask, “Why would you go to a funeral for someone you didn’t know?”, I knew the family but I didn’t really know the man who died. This week, a friend of mine from church had a death in her family…
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I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Understand Health Insurance
I don’t think I will ever understand health insurance companies. Some of the decisions they make and things that they do and do not cover just amaze me. This came to mind recently when I heard about a friend of mine that has a new health scare. My friend is in health care and has…
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I Didn’t Get Anything Done This Weekend
Yes I don’t think I got a single thing done this weekend and I’m okay with that. My granddaughter came to visit! Oh my son and daughter-in-law too. Ella, who is now 3-months old, got here Thursday afternoon and stayed until Sunday. I cleared my schedule for maximum snuggle time. There was a time where…
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If There Was A Color For March I Bet It Would Be Gray!
Once again it has arrived…the (dreaded) month of March! (Insert ominous music here). If you’ve followed me for any length of time you know that March is my least favorite month. The reason is pretty simple: the weather STINKS! I actually do okay with January and February, maybe because we expect cold wintry weather. Then…
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And Another Thing: Could We Please Stop Updating My Phone?
Could we please stop with the updates? It can really get confusing. This week I was glad to learn that I’m not alone. My wife doesn’t like it. Colleagues at work don’t like it. Even my minister doesn’t like it. I’m talking about all the updates we get on our phone…THAT WE NEVER ASKED FOR!…
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Aging: You Don’t Have To Like It But You Don’t Have To Fight It
I had a conversation with someone this week who told me that some mutual friends were struggling. Just like the rest of us, they are aging but they’re having some health issues and some difficulty with general tasks like getting dressed and taking care of themselves. They’re depressed. They’re angry. And I totally get it.…
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Being Around Positive People Just Feels So Good!
Being around positive people just makes me feel so good. Is it the same with you? Recently I went to Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School to broadcast a high school basketball game. I’m not gonna lie: It was a cold night where I would have much rather curled up under a warm blanket…