Tag Archives: Niagara Falls Comic Con

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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The Wisdom of Hook, Observations, ‘Cons and Plugs.

Posted on 2013/05/17 by

The majority of my guest interactions are limited to the standard formula: I load-up/drop-off the luggage, hopefully receive a tip, answer a question or two and move on. However, on those rare occasions that I share a small piece of … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I’ll Never Do Again During March Break.

Posted on 2013/03/16 by

My shoulders are hunched ever so slightly. My head is swimming. My stomach feels like a volcano on the verge. Must be March Break…. Here then, are ten things The Hook will never do again during this unholiest of weeks. … Continue reading →

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The Hook Goes Crazy (For a Working Mom) And Bits of Other Business…

Posted on 2013/02/25 by

The lovely, talented and overworked Jessica Stilwell has graciously allowed me to play in her sandbox once more; just click HERE to explode with laughter. And I don’t blame you if you’re laughing at the sandbox comment; it doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

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The Academy Awards Broadcast I’d KILL to See…

Posted on 2013/02/22 by

The weight of the world has me pinned down these days, so I’m going to break free with a crazy, self-indulgent, violent post skewering all things Oscar. Enjoy! If I had cosmic powers I’d use them to shape an Oscar … Continue reading →

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Things You Don’t Want To Hear Your Partner Say On Valentine’s Day.

Posted on 2013/02/12 by

I’ve been married for eighteen glorious years – on February 20th to be exact – and so I can scarcely remember a time when I had to suffer through a horrible Valentine’s Day. But I know many of you haven’t … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Le Clown.

Posted on 2013/02/09 by

Yesterday’s attempt at pimping out Becca went so well I decided to devote a little more time and energy to my blogging buds. Enjoy. I was recently confronted with a cold, hard truth, friends and it has thrown my world … Continue reading →

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Jerry Has His Kids, The Hook Has Lonely Bloggers…

Posted on 2013/02/08 by

Hello, Gentle Readers, may I be frank? No, I’m not tired of being The Hook – the pay sucks but I’ve settled into the role – I simply need to get something off my forty-two-year-old chest: I can be a … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Niagara Falls: A Top Ten List.

Posted on 2013/01/14 by

  BEFORE WE BEGIN: Zip over to 25ToFly – if you weren’t planning to already – and check out one the most talented, honest, real bloggers to ever don a pair of mens’ long johns. Oh, and today’s offering is … 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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