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Category Archives: Relationships
“For Auld Lang Syne”
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
“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 →
Posted in Faith, Relationships, Stories, Work
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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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Nine Feet High, Six Feet Wide
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 →
Posted in Children, Family, Humor, Relationships, Stories
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The “Mississippi Girls”
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 →
Posted in Family, My Cyber Links, Relationships, Stories, Travel
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The Answer Is…
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
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 →
Posted in Holidays, Love, Relationships, Spouses, Stories
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Tagged Doug Veeder, Holidays, Irishman For Hire, Love, Relationships, Spouses, Stories
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The Holy Grail
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 →
Posted in Children, Entertainment, Humor, Narcissism, Relationships, Stories
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Tagged Children, Doug Veeder, Entertainment, Humor, Irishman For Hire, Narcissism, Relationships, Stories
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Coining A Phrase
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
“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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Tagged Doug Veeder, Humor, Irishman For Hire, Relationships, Spouses, Stories, Wives
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