Category Archives: Life

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

Posted on 2012/07/05 by The Hook

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 The Hook

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 The Hook

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 Hook

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 The Hook

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 The Hook

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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More Sunday Morning Shenanigans With the Hook!

Posted on 2012/06/06 by The Hook

You ever have one of those days? We’ve all experienced those moments that make us feel like the puppet masters controlling the universe are out to get us, right?  And of course, those moments are intensified when we’re in the … Continue reading →

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An Elevator Ride With The Hook…

Posted on 2012/05/30 by The Hook

You never know what you’ll overhear… A prototypical middle-aged couple recently decided an elevator – filled with departing guests – was the perfect place to discuss their child’s artistic leanings: BEWILDERED DAD: I just don’t get it, (long sigh) what’s … Continue reading →

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The Hook On… Hookers: Part Two!

Posted on 2012/05/24 by The Hook

In keeping with my ongoing examination of the ever-changing state of the hospitality industry, I’d like to take a look at those who, until now, have been nocturnal creatures, prowling hotel bars and hallways long after the sun has given … Continue reading →

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The Hook Presents… The Bellman Chronicles!

Posted on 2012/05/18 by The Hook

Well, the road has been long and the process has confounded me time and again, but with more than a little support from friends (blogging and otherwise!), family and dozens of CreateSpace wizards, my mission is complete! I’ve distilled fifteen … Continue reading →

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