Category Archives: Life

The Hook Adresses His Critics….

Posted on 2012/07/24 by

It was recently brought to my attention that my work is considered to be mean-spirited towards tourists, to which I respond with the following query: so what?  Is Denis Leary considered a mean person? Is Lewis Black considered a vindictive … Continue reading →

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The Bellman Chronicles Is “Live” On The Kindle!

Posted on 2012/07/20 by

The final hurdle has been overcome: my love letter to the hospitality industry is now available on the Kindle store. That’s pretty much it, folks. I’d love it if everyone bought it – it’s a steal $4.99 – but even … Continue reading →

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10 Terrible Things About Summer: Bellman Edition!

Posted on 2012/07/16 by

Yes, you’re still reading You’ve Been Hooked! Bear with me, okay? I know how busy we all are this summer, so here is a quick – but hopefully enjoyable – read. I hope it brings you some respite from the … Continue reading →

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Summertime Fun With The Hook!

Posted on 2012/07/09 by

A couple sits in the lobby, side-by-side, but worlds apart. They are transfixed, no, hypnotized by the light glow of their screens. Their three-year-old son sits at their feet, his gentle pleas for attention completely ignored. HE is… Thirty-something. Dressed … Continue reading →

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SUMMER’S HERE! TIME FOR A TRAVEL TIP – OR TWO…

Posted on 2012/07/05 by

There has been a fundamental shift in the hospitality industry that  has forced front-line personnel like myself to adjust the manner in which we carry out our duties. In other words, more and more douchebags have begun to appear on … Continue reading →

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The Bellman Chronicles Goes “Live” – At Last!

Posted on 2012/06/28 by

OCTOBER 22, 2010: After much consideration and with tremendous trepidation, The Hook launches his first blog and joins the ranks of the WordPress community. A second blog, The Book of Terrible, soon follows. My life would never be the same. … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Bell Call….

Posted on 2012/06/21 by

12:54 P.M.:  I arrive at a room – at the guest’s request – only to be told, through a partially opened door, “I need ten minutes! Check next door, they have bags too!”  TRAVEL TIP: Request a bellman…  When you … Continue reading →

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The Circus Comes To The Hook’s Town…

Posted on 2012/06/15 by

THE SCENE: My kitchen: Friday, June 15, 9:07 P.M. The family is gathered in the kitchen – as per usual – each occupied with their own activities: Sarah is eating and working on her own literary masterpiece, The Misadventures of … Continue reading →

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An Explanation From The Hook…

Posted on 2012/06/12 by

They say the unknown can be filled with wonder and joyous beauty. I’ve always found it to be filled with shock and awe. I’m sure many of you were puzzled by my Niagara Falls Comic-Con post; I know I was. … Continue reading →

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The Hook Hits Comic-Con!

Posted on 2012/06/09 by

As adults we have very “special days” to look forward to – we’re too busy making sure days like Christmas are special for the rugrats to really enjoy them -  so today was a day of great significance for The … Continue reading →

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