Tag Archives: hotels

I’m Invoking Kelly Oxford in This Title Because She’s Huge On Twitter And This Will Draw Attention There.

Posted on 2013/05/23 by

 (I’m a sneaky devil, aren’t I?) A BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENT:  I’ve been nominated in the Badass Blogger Awards . The Indie Chicks have a kick-ass site worth checking out. Vote for me and I’ll be your best friend. That’s a $50 value, folks. And now, … Continue reading →

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Plugs, Packing Tips and Status Reports.

Posted on 2013/05/13 by

It’s Monday. There are still remnants of the cheerleading horde present in the hotel, some of whom are rolling, tumbling, screaming and frolicking in the halls and lobby. I have decided I am not pro-frolicking and never will be. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Reflections On The Human Condition And An Ironic Plug.

Posted on 2013/05/06 by

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013, 2:30 p.m.: A beautiful blonde in her twenties checks in: her appearance is a billboard for every high-end clothing, make-up and handbag manufacturer in North America. Her hair is perfectly styled and spring-loaded into a bun. … Continue reading →

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A Double Dose of Top Ten Madness From The Hook.

Posted on 2013/04/24 by

THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO OVERHEAR WHILE CHECKING IN AT A HOTEL. 1)  “Have all the dead hookers been removed from room 401?” 2)  “Have all the live hookers been removed from the parking garage?” 3)  “Has anyone found those … Continue reading →

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Ten Things You Should Never Say While Checking-in.

Posted on 2013/04/19 by

The world is waiting breathlessly as authorities hunt down a suspect in Boston. I am staying the course and serving an increasingly-crazy public. All the while, random thoughts float in my consciousness, waiting to be explored and shared. Fortunately, I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Journey Across The Wonderland That Is My Life.

Posted on 2013/04/18 by

Yesterday was a strange day, even by my standards. First I had to handle an over-enthusiastic stage show producer who I can only assume had three Red Bulls with his crack at breakfast. Honestly, this gentleman made Richard Simmons look … Continue reading →

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Because There’s Going To Be Enough Darkness On The Web Today….

Posted on 2013/04/16 by

(I hope this brings a smile to your faces, folks. Lord knows, we need to laugh in between the tears.) A simple elevator ride isn’t so simple when you’re The Hook… BEWILDERED GUEST:  Hey, buddy, you mind if I ask … Continue reading →

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I’ll Probably Never Reach Nirvana, But At Least I’ll Have Fun Trying…

Posted on 2013/04/11 by

In my ongoing quest to be the best Hook I can be, I’ve been doing some soul searching and I’ve come to an inescapable conclusion. I’m like a one hit wonder. Minus the one hit, of course. Moving on… Over … Continue reading →

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The Dirtiest Word in the Hotel Biz is….

Posted on 2013/03/29 by

Anyone care to hazard a guess? I’ll give you a hint: It’s not “cockroach” or “bed bug” (yes, that’s technically two words, but go easy on me, I’m tired.) or any sort of insect, for that matter. And it’s not … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins…

Posted on 2013/03/09 by

My day began as it always does: I stepped over the threshold of concrete and glass and pledged my allegiance to the Niagara Falls hospitality industry. For nine Earthly hours to be precise, although it should be noted that time … Continue reading →

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