Category Archives: Relationships

“For Auld Lang Syne”

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Doug Veeder

Twelve years ago, I was standing just eighteen rows, left of center stage at the Billy Joel Millennium Concert. As I stood in the center of the universe on December 31, 1999, I took stock of my life. I was … Continue reading →

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Burnt Bagels

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Doug Veeder

“Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky like shooting stars? I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky like shooting stars? I could … 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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Nine Feet High, Six Feet Wide

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Doug Veeder

This past Saturday morning, I woke up with a severe migraine. I don’t know if I slept wrong, if I was suffering from residual stress at work, if it was a side effect of my latest bought of writer’s block … Continue reading →

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The “Mississippi Girls”

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Doug Veeder

Last month, Stephanie and I took the kids to North Carolina for a long weekend. After a long summer, we were all on the mend emotionally and physically, so it was critical for us to take the children away for … Continue reading →

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The Answer Is…

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Doug Veeder

I was at a birthday party for my nephews over the weekend and I overheard a conversation at the table behind me that piqued my interest. Four women were sharing stories about their husbands and the antics that take place … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Of July

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Doug Veeder

Author’s Note: My Mother-in-law, Kathy passed away this week. This story was written three years ago and has not been shared until today; I would like to dedicate it in honor of Kathy. We miss you Kathy and as you … Continue reading →

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The Holy Grail

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Doug Veeder

It has already started; the weather has gotten hot and the requests to go to the beach are starting to become a daily request. My wife, Stephanie, just got the beach sticker for the car and the children can’t wait … Continue reading →

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Coining A Phrase

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Doug Veeder

Last night I sat down to write out the injury report for our annual Snow Bowl Co-Ed Touch Football game on Super Bowl Sunday and as I finished the list, I realized that nobody on the report had a “knee … Continue reading →

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Ergonomics

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Doug Veeder

“Honey, where did we put the snow scrapers?” I yelled up the stairs as I was rummaging through our garage trying to find them. “I don’t know. I think mine is in my car still.” “You think it is in … Continue reading →

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