Category Archives: Holidays

The Edge of Christmas – And The Hook’s Limits!

Posted on 2011/12/25 by

THE SCENE: Early Saturday morning - Christmas Eve to be exact – at the Bell Desk. The phone rings. INQUISITIVE FEMALE GUEST: Yes, I am in room… It should be noted the not technically young lady had a heavy Old Country accent, which … Continue reading →

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It IS Christmas, Right?

Posted on 2011/12/23 by

I keep checking my calendar; I can’t help it. My home is beautifully decorated. My dogs have their treats under the tree. My daughter even has a brand-new Christmas light-up sweater – courtesy of VampireLover, of course! There isn’t any … Continue reading →

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THE HOOK’S DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO TIPPING AND SERVICE.

Posted on 2011/12/22 by

First off, this post was inspired by my fellow blogger Nicole of  nicoleandgwendolyn.com, who inspired me to revisit my feelings about my profession. Here are some of the results. THE BASICS… Be nice – to everyone. It’s not always easy, … Continue reading →

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The Universe is Truly a Marvel to Behold…

Posted on 2011/12/19 by

  Do you feel that? The universe is shifting; the balance of things has turned in The Hook’s favor. Seriously. If you’ve been paying attention you’ll see that my last few posts have achieved an equilibrium. It’s true, I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t Every Day Be Remembrance Day?

Posted on 2011/11/10 by

Millions of words will be written in honor of Remembrance Day, but I’m guessing that these three won’t be among them. Ignorant. Disgraceful. Ungrateful. We devote a single minute – some of us, at least – of a single day to honor the … Continue reading →

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The Tale Of Pukey The Bunny!

Posted on 2011/04/25 by

Gather round ye not-so-little children for an Easter tale unlike any other. My place of business relies on families for the lions share of their revenue so naturally they try to cater to the rugrats whenever possible.  We’ve had interactive magic shows, build-a-bear … Continue reading →

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Help, I’m Experiencing “Personal Holiday Overload”!

Posted on 2011/02/26 by

Valentine’s Day, two birthdays and an anniversary in one month. Did I mention this  “Personal Holiday” windfall falls on the same month my usual cash flow is reduced to a pathetic trickle? When will the madness end? Next month, apparently. … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, VampireLover.

Posted on 2011/02/21 by

Sixteen years ago my girlfriend had a major lapse in judgment and decided her life was far too easy and she should become a wife. Personally, I feel it all worked out nicely. We have a four-bedroom home with two … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side Of Valentine’s Day.

Posted on 2011/02/15 by

Another Valentine’s day has come and gone, and though the smell of chocolate and cheap perfume still permeates the air, my feelings for this “holiday” are mixed at best.                 Watching people stumble through Walmart searching for the “perfect”, yet reasonable, … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A Valentines Day Resolution?

Posted on 2011/02/13 by

Just bear with me on this one, folks. Every year millions of us make some half-hearted pledge to stop smoking or drinking or eating greasy food that will result in either our untimely death or the authorities resorting to knocking … Continue reading →

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