Tag Archives: blogging

What Would “The Bellman Chronicles: The Series” Look Like Anyway?

Posted on 2017/12/07 by The Hook

It will come as no surprise to the dozen of you who read this blog that I would very much like to see a live-action television series based on the contents of this space finally come to life. But it … Continue reading →

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The Hook: Ambiguous Blogger.

Posted on 2016/08/29 by The Hook

In a society where everyone with an electronic portal is pinning, tweeting, posting, Instagramming and sharing every facet of their daily lives from their bowel movements to their post-coital selfies, ambiguity is hard to come by. But there are those … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday: Beware The Eye Of Sauron… I Mean Hickson.

Posted on 2016/04/24 by The Hook

I’ve had a bizarre week on social media. Even for me. Without going into mind-numbing detail, this week I was:  Convinced to censor myself on Twitter.  Ashamed that I was foolish enough to let another writer convince me to censor … Continue reading →

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If You’re Not Stalking, I Mean “Following”, The Social Common…

Posted on 2016/03/11 by The Hook

…you’ve obviously suffered a head injury. Or you’re a Trump supporter. Either way, I feel sorry for you. At any rate, a quick click will give you a quick primer on all things Social Common. So click HERE while the … Continue reading →

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God Bless The Specials.

Posted on 2016/01/15 by The Hook

The Window Lickers. The Stupids. The Inbred Morons. Call them what you will, but encountering the folks who stumble about to the beat of their own psychotic drummer is the best part of being a bellman. The Specials can take … Continue reading →

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It Was Fun While It Lasted, But…

Posted on 2016/01/07 by The Hook

… we have to talk. And no, I’m not breaking up with you. Even if you do snore, make me feel inadequate when we watch Jeopardy! and never laugh at my nerdy jokes. The truth is, you’re adorable and I’m … Continue reading →

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Praise is Cheap… But Priceless.

Posted on 2016/01/05 by The Hook

January 4, 2016: I’m writing these words to you fine people in the midst of what has been a hellish day, to say the least. The wife had a sleepless night for all the wrong reasons; a minor dental emergency … Continue reading →

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And Now, A Few Words From Chelsea.

Posted on 2015/12/30 by The Hook

Sorry, all you two-legged readers of blogs, but The Hook has been pretty busy trying to convince hordes of travelers to give him coins/bills which he can exchange for life’s necessities. Like Milk Bones and high-end dog food that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The Post I Almost Forgot To Title… But Obviously Didn’t.

Posted on 2015/01/09 by The Hook

So here’s the deal, readers: I’ve been overwhelmed by family responsibilities and crises of late. That, coupled with my desire to finish Book Two has left the blog gathering virtual dust (if such a thing exists). And simply put, that’s … Continue reading →

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A New Post (sorta) From The Hook!

Posted on 2014/11/15 by The Hook

So here’s the Saturday morning deal, kiddies: I was working on a Saturday morning post that spun out of an encounter I had with two sex kittens in one of the hotel’s north tower elevators (don’t get your heart racing … Continue reading →

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