Tag Archives: Stories

The Internet Still Amazes Me (Six Years Later)!

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Doug Veeder

I wrote a post back in December of 2010 about how a friend of mine and I were able to compose a song while on two different continents. The article, The Internet Still Amazes Me, was a simple telling of … Continue reading →

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The Final Word, Twelve Years Later

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Doug Veeder

I want to thank so many of you who have written to me or posted comments about my adoption search. It was a massive undertaking but also a journey that taught me so much about myself as a person and … Continue reading →

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The Letter, Twelve Years Later

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Doug Veeder

It was an amazing Thursday night. The grass had been freshly cut and the aroma wafted throughout the infield. A cool breeze was blowing in from left field and as the game went into the latter innings, we were locked … Continue reading →

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The Post-It Note, Twelve Years Later!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Doug Veeder

I woke up early the next morning. I was exhausted. It had been a long weekend and the drive back from Connecticut was slower than usual due to the traffic. But most of all, I think I was just worn … Continue reading →

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The Libraries, Twelve Years Later!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Doug Veeder

“Libraries!” I randomly shouted while sitting on the couch watching television. “What?” Stephanie asked as I jumped up, raced into the guest room and grabbed the Oak Tag that I had stuffed into the closet. “Libraries!” I said as I … Continue reading →

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The Clues, Twelve (and a half) Years Later!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Doug Veeder

After my dealings with Lenox Hill Hospital and one unscrupulous character, the world around me had grown infinitely bigger. My quest to sort out the earliest details of my own life had become tirelessly futile. The world was poised to … Continue reading →

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The Internet Still Amazes Me!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Doug Veeder

Last March, Stephanie and I decided to take the day off to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Our children were allowed to stay home from school and as a family; we headed into Boston to celebrate. While we were having lunch … 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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Epilogue

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Doug Veeder

A couple of weeks ago, I closed the final page on the sixth book of my life. I know people call each significant segment of our lives a chapter but I believe a “year in the life” equates to a … Continue reading →

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2010 Blarney Stone Award

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Doug Veeder

In 2008, I decided that at the end of the awards season (The Golden Globes, The Oscars, The Grammy’s, etc.), I am going to give out a single award here at Irishman For Hire called the Blarney Stone Award. The … Continue reading →

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