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Vampires, Tributes and Jersey Shore Wannabes…
THURSDAY: A day off. Snuggling with VampireLover while watching a new episode of The Vampire Diaries! Yeah, I know, but what can I say? I love her like a love song. Sorry about that, my daughter has the radio on! … Continue reading
Surviving Comic-Con: A How-To Guide.
In addition to being a world-class bellman/blogger, The Hook is – much to his wife’s eternal dismay – a fan boy extraordinaire. And so with the imminent arrival of comic convention season, here are a few tips and guidelines that … Continue reading
And Now.. A Pause For A Dark “Get Well Soon” Post!
In addition to serving as an outlet for my traveler-induced rage, this little blog of mine is the perfect vehicle to prop up loved ones when they’re feeling a little down… My lovely wife – VampireLover to my readership at large – has … Continue reading
True Love, Vamps, and The Usual Suspects.
SUNDAY: Here we are, the busiest, most harrowing day of any week, and my entire crew is composed of individuals who are either hanging, weary from a wedding the night before or depressed! Let the games begin…. I had two families, … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Employees, Hotel Life, Humor, Life, Movies, Postaweek2011, Social Commentary, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Tour guide, Tourism, Vampire Diaries, X-Men: First Class
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Another Week…
Another series of nightmares. MONDAY: A day off for The Hook! It was glorious! Not a window-licker in sight! Do you think I’ve used enough exclamation marks? TUESDAY: I had this nice family from Quebec (No, seriously!), and we were … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Employees, Hotel Life, Humor, Life, Movies, Postaweek2011, Social Commentary, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Guests, Jack Nicholson, Shining, travel
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How Megan Fox Made Me A Better Dad.
Well, not so much “made”, as “forced”. Regardless, the fact remains that I’ve stumbled upon Fox’s intended purpose in this world, beyond being masturbatory fodder, I mean. Her life plan inspires others to ask the really tough, yet important questions. Let … Continue reading
A Week In The Life Of The Hook!
MONDAY: This casually dressed Middle Eastern gentleman rolled into the hotel in a rented Lamborghini that, unfortunately for him and anyone else in his path, turned out to be a lemon. Along with his female partner-in-crime, he cut a bloody path of verbal destruction across … Continue reading
A Wild Weekend – Hook Style!
Opening night of Thor, fast food, and the second-to-last episode of Smallville, followed by Free Comic Book Day the next morning. Top it all off with Mother’s Day and you’ve got The Hook’s weekend. Okay, so it’s not exactly The Hangover, but … Continue reading
Posted in Comic Books, Hotel Life, Life, Movies, Postaweek2011, Social Commentary, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Archie Andrews, Captain America, Free Comic Book Day, Hangover, Holy Grail, McDonald's, Mother's Day, Smallville, Thor
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An Elevator Ride With 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 →