Tag Archives: Family

Crazy Working Mom: The One Guest-Starring The Hook…

Posted on 2013/01/08 by

Sorry about the title, blame the morning show DJ that mentioned Friends as I drove my daughter into school today… First, a brief Jessica Stilwell primer: Read this. And this. Moving on… Here, now, is a taste of my offering … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mom.

Posted on 2012/12/08 by

I have to admit, writing this post has proven to be a colossal challenge – and then some. Its not that I don’t love my mother, but I ask you, are a few paltry words sufficient compensation for bestowing life … Continue reading →

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Just Another Saturday Night…

Posted on 2012/11/04 by

5:05 p.m: My day’s labors’ complete – although, truthfully, I did not labor much that day – a weary bellman heads home to his loving family. 5:20 p.m.: VampireLover (the wife) prepares my favorite dish – pork chops – and … 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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Updates, Rugrats, and The Usual Fun – Hook Style!

Posted on 2012/04/21 by

Before we get to the latest in “hospitality happenings”, its time for an update or two people… THE HOOK HAS JOINED THE FOURTH ESTATE! The Hook’s latest plot to infiltrate the world’s consciousness has borne fruit; my first column for … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On With The Hook?

Posted on 2012/03/04 by

I’ll get right to the point: my life is about to change. Where should I begin? My literary masterpiece – the title is still up in the air – has cleared the editing process and now the real fun starts: … Continue reading →

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The Hook Becomes Patient Zero!

Posted on 2012/01/09 by

A TALE OF TWO HOOKS! The first half of this post was written before I found myself struck down by a nasty flu bug. I’m obviously back in the game now, but only at half-power, so the last half of … Continue reading →

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Remembered But Not Forgotten.

Posted on 2011/11/12 by

At 4 am on November 11, we received the phone call we had been dreading; Aunt Pat had left this world behind. She spent her last night surrounded by family who could do nothing but watch as she clung to … Continue reading →

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“This Is Totally Going In My Blog!”

Posted on 2011/10/26 by

Yes, I know Neal Patrick Harris uttered these words first, but they’ve become the mantra of bloggers everywhere, so NPH will have to excuse their usage here. Besides, let him sue me: you can’t get blood from a stone. At any rate, … Continue reading →

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Meet The “Hostiles”!

Posted on 2011/10/14 by

No, this isn’t a LOST post, but rather a portrait of the all-too typical traveling family. These people wake up pissed off. Grandpa started the ball rolling… HOSTILE GRANDPA: (Approaching bell Desk and heading straight for the back room) I’m … Continue reading →

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