Tag Archives: Sports

For The Love of the Game

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Doug Veeder

It was a warm summer afternoon and as we pulled into the parking lot, I could tell that Josh was excited. As soon as I turned off the engine, he bounded out of the car and headed for the ball … Continue reading →

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She Had An Ipod!

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Doug Veeder

We took the kids to see the Carolina Hurricanes on Thanksgiving Eve! Before the holiday hoopla descended upon us, Stephanie and I felt a family outing was definitely in order. And as we walked through the parking lot, the excitement … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season!

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Doug Veeder

Do you hear what I hear? Do you hear roars of jubilation, celebrations, singing and cheering?! Do you hear the frustration, the heartbreak, the disappointment and the angry outbursts?! Have you heard it lately? Well if you have, you are … 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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Remembering the House That Ruth Built

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Doug Veeder

This morning I rifled through my old emails and started to delete them when I came across an old one from my aunt after she attended the final game played at Yankee Stadium last September: Dear Douglas, Wanted to know … Continue reading →

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Tradition or Adaptation?

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Doug Veeder

Football is a way of life in our household! Well, for me it is. My wife and kids humor me but they all know that we are supposed to eat, drink and breathe the New York Giants around our home. … Continue reading →

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The Mailbox

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Doug Veeder

I poured a cup of coffee, walked to the front of the house, opened the door and went out onto the front deck to sit and bask in the sunlight. It was finally a nice day. The sun was shining. … Continue reading →

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The First Game Ever

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Doug Veeder

I have to apologize for sporadically writing lately. The kids have been sick and life has been extremely hectic but on the bright side, I have been able to watch the Yankees and the Red Sox play on television. I … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Lights, Part II

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Doug Veeder

(This is the second part of the story. The first part was posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. If you haven’t read the first part, click here to start at the beginning.) The ball was loose and sliding across the … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Lights, Part I

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Doug Veeder

“Well this is another fine mess we’ve gotten ourselves into,” I said as I stepped into the huddle. And it was. We had let the football roll because we thought it would have trickled into the end zone and we … Continue reading →

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