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Category Archives: Spouses
“Two Roads Diverged In A Wood”
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
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 →
Christmas Cards
“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
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 →
On Hiatus!
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!
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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Tagged Doug Veeder, Irishman For Hire, Sports, Spouses, Stories
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Rumors
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 →
God Bless the Single Parents
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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Tagged Children, Doug Veeder, Family, Irishman For Hire, Parenting, Spouses, Stories
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Before We Had Kids
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 →
Posted in Children, Humor, Relationships, Spouses, Stories
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Tagged Children, Doug Veeder, Humor, Irishman For Hire, Relationships, Spouses, Stories
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The Tao of Doug
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 →
Posted in Family, Humor, My Cyber Links, Narcissism, Spouses
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Tagged Doug Veeder, Family, Humor, Irishman For Hire, My Cyber Links, Narcissism, Spouses
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