The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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Road Trip With My Boys
Last week I took a road trip with my boys. We went to Miami to see the Patriots play the Dolphins. When we first thought of this trip, back when the NFL announced the 2025 schedule, I was skeptical about spending the money. That’s when my wife, Priscilla, said, “It’s always been on your bucket…
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”To Have To Hold From This Day Forward”
My wife and I celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary on Friday. We actually celebrated it Monday and Tuesday with an overnight trip to New Hampshire. As usual, life was going to be too busy on our actual anniversary: my wife had to work a 24-hour shift on the ambulance and I was broadcasting a high…
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There’s A Controversy In My House
We have an on-going controversy in my family. No, it’s not because I’m a Miami Dolphins fan living with a family of Patriots fans. It’s always been that way. Back when the Patriots were really good, the Dynasty years, the kids were very nice as the mediocre Dolphins ended the season. For many years I…
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I’m Not Okay — But It’s All Gonna Be Alright
I listen to music a lot. I love music. All genres. And what amazes me is how, sometimes, you hear a song over and over and then one day you REALLY listen to the words. I had one of those days recently. Now I realize that not all of my friends are country music fans.…
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I Don’t Know How They Do It
I have a whole new appreciation for my friends and family who live in the south. My grandson, Liam, spent a week with Grammy and Grampy this summer. We had a fantastic time going to the beach and having S’mores over a camp fire. There were plenty of laughs and giggles and story time and…
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”Mama Always Said….”
No, she never said “Life is like a box of chocolates.” I probably ate all the chocolates (except for the cream-filled kind. I never liked those). My mother always said, “There’s a reason God gives children to the young.” And boy has that been true this week. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE having…
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Raising Grampy and Meeting the Cousins
“Raising Grampy” is an occasional series written through the eyes of Pete’s grandson, Liam. Liam lives in Corpus Christi, TX with his mom and dad. Hi everyone, it’s me, Liam, and I’m having a very busy summer! My mommy and me are off to meet my new cousins! We got to the airport in Texas…
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When I’m 64!
“When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now.” Well that actually started in my 20s I think. Yes! As of yesterday I turned 64! I’m sure I’m not the first person who went around whistling the Beatles classic all day. My first reaction is: “Wow! How did THAT happen?” First off, I…
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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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And Still We Wait!
Still waiting! As of this writing we are still waiting. Waiting for my grandson to arrive. My daughter’s due date was this past Tuesday, June 17th, but…. Baby Carson is not ready I guess. People ask me when I think he will be born and to be honest, I’m not making any more predictions. When…