Category Archives: Spouses

“Two Roads Diverged In A Wood”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Doug Veeder

Great stories rise from the ashes of ordinary adventures. They take on a life of their own based upon unexpected twists or turns that occur in the middle of a journey. But without these explorations, life would become boring. Stephanie … Continue reading →

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Fifteen

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Doug Veeder

It was a beautiful day. The birds were singing and there was a crisp breeze that wafted throughout the neighborhood as the aroma of flowers rushed in through the open windows. I had been tracking a hurricane that was making … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Doug Veeder

“What are you doing, Doug?” Stephanie asked. I was sitting on our living room floor in front of the coffee table watching the NFL games. I had a pen in my hand to keep an eye out for my fantasy … Continue reading →

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Birthdays

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Doug Veeder

Last week was Stephanie’s birthday. We started the day with our regular ritual of giving Stephanie a Tiramisu Cake in bed with her morning coffee. Next came the cards from the kids and each of them made her a special … Continue reading →

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On Hiatus!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Doug Veeder

Just briefly! Irishman For Hire is taking a week off. I had a fantastic (albeit crazy) extended weekend in Boston last week and this week, I am celebrating my fourteenth wedding anniversary with my beautiful bride, Mrs. Irishman! Happy Anniversary, … Continue reading →

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Reversed The Curse!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Doug Veeder

We bought our home back in May of 2001. Stephanie was pregnant with our son and we decided it was time to buy a larger home to prepare for our growing family. One of the major selling points of our … Continue reading →

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Rumors

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Doug Veeder

The sun was shining through the windows while a gentle breeze was blowing through the curtains and I could tell right away that it was going to be a great day. I needed to take my car into the repair … Continue reading →

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God Bless the Single Parents

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Doug Veeder

Stephanie and I spent last Sunday night on the couch in front of the television. It was a chance for us to finally relax and decompress after a long weekend and as the evening was starting to get late, Stephanie … Continue reading →

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Before We Had Kids

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Doug Veeder

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I finally joined Facebook. Many of my friends had been asking me to join for months but for one reason or another, I hadn’t. Once I finally signed up and set up my … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Doug

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Doug Veeder

Last weekend, we spent a leisurely Sunday afternoon at a friend’s house. They had invited a group of us over so the kids could play. It was a nice diversion on a cold and rainy day to be able to … Continue reading →

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