The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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What Makes A Classic A Classic?
I was on TikTok the other day while I was walking on the treadmill. (Say what you like but it helps the time go by.) In between the UFO reports, conspiracy theories and the shenanigans in Congress, a video of the Eagles doing the acoustic version of “Hotel California” came on and I thought, “What…
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What Makes Summer So Special?
Why is summer so special for some of us? I say “some” because I know not everyone loves summer as much as I do. Many people prefer Fall, some Spring and the occasional oddball looks forward to Winter every year. What’s wrong with some people? Kidding. I’m kidding. This week brought the arrival of summer.…
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Thoughts on Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to those celebrating. For years this day meant nothing to me. My father died when I was just six years old. I have very few memories of him. What I do know I learned later in life as I was always asking uncles and aunts to tell me more about him. I…
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When One Door Closes
This past Friday my son, Matt, and I did the final episode of our podcast. I guess I shouldn’t say “final” because you never know. We started the show two years ago, June 1, 2021. The show was actually Matt’s idea. I had been in Virginia Beach providing daycare for my grandson Liam. If you…
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Isn’t It Nice To Be Wanted?
Someone asked me if I’d like to do something this week and that really made me feel good. When I told my wife, she asked if I was excited about possibly doing it and I replied, “I don’t know if I’m going to but it’s just nice to be wanted.” As I thought more about…
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Just When You Need It Most
Have you ever noticed that some people come into your life at just the right time? Right when you need something or someone your paths cross. I used to think that was random but lately I’m beginning to wonder. Take a look back over the years… can you relate? I’ve had some wonderful opportunities come…
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Who Rescues The Rescuers?
I have a guest columnist this week. My wife, Priscilla, has been a paramedic for over twenty years. She has seen way too many things in her career as many have in healthcare. Recently a colleague died and, without going into details, it was a shock to many who knew this person. In trying to…
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How Would You Like To Be Remembered?
I went to a memorial service yesterday for a lady in our church who passed away recently. As I sat there listening to the minister share “Words of Remembrance and Hope” I found myself wondering what might be said about me whenever that day comes. I thought it might be something for us all to…
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Everyone Has A Story To Tell
I never really thought about it when I was younger. Whenever someone asked me what I did for a living I would say, “I’m on the radio,” or, “I do a talk show.” Lately my answer is, “I’m semi-retired” or I learned a good one a few months ago: “I’m ‘medically-retired.’” It means I didn’t…
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When Did Good Service Become A Rarity?
Isn’t it sad that nowadays when you get good service it sticks out as unusual? Stand by kids! Here we go with a “Back in my day…..”. But seriously, didn’t we used to strive to provide great service? Wasn’t that the goal every day? This week I went to pick up some medicine. A few…