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Tag Archives: childhood
The Hook: Certified 100% Canadian Loser.
My name is Robert, but you can call me the Hook, everyone else does… and I am a loser. At this point some of you are thinking the following: “You’re not a loser, Hook!” “More self-pity from this guy? This … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Life
Tagged Canada, childhood, politics, sex, St. Catharines, The Hook, the Kardashians, the Seventies
46 Comments
The Hook’s Love of Comics: The Secret Origin.
Here, for your reading “pleasure”, is another Pulp Nation/Hook crossover. Not sure exactly what to say about this one; it’s deeply personal, but that’s only because the list of things I’m truly passionate about is very short. The wife. The … Continue reading
My Childhood Wasn’t Exactly The Wonder Years…
The hurly-burly, wing-dingy activity that is the hallmark of summertime in Niagara Falls has begun. Today alone, I’ve seen a cat shoved in a suitcase, two hookers dressed as Sailor Moon (one poor girl was big enough to have her … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Life
Tagged 1970s, childhood, Kanye West, Lord of the Flies, Ontario, Playboy magazine, popcorn, Sailor Moon, St. Catharines, the Seventies
46 Comments
For Those of You Who Aren’t Spilling Blood For A $2 Toaster…
I realize many of you are currently engaged in heated battle for that ever-elusive Black Friday item but for those of you who are still with us, here is a little childhood recollection from my hall of memory. Public schools … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Life
Tagged Black Friday, childhood, Peter Parker, The Hook, The Spectacular Spider-Man
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This is Only A Test…
This is a snapshot of my life as it stands today. In one sentence intervals. I hope that’s all right. The winter has burned off – finally; let the anything-but-lazy days of summer begin. Corporate drones, gathered for a golf … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Life
Tagged bellmen, childhood, hotels, kids, Man of Steel, Parenting, parents, Superman, The Man of Steel
49 Comments
The Hook On… Mortality.
The average North American male has been the recipient of a dwindling life expectancy forecast for years. And it doesn’t appear to be improving any time soon. Still, at 41, it’s safe to say The Hook still has a few decades left … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Employees, Hotel Life, Life, Postaweek2011, Social Commentary, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, Big Time Rush, childhood, childhood mystery, Life expectancy, Micky Dolenz, Monkees, Parenting, Peter Tork, Ramones, Stooges
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The Hook Has Sired A Champion!
To suggest I’ve been blessed in my life would be an understatement. Just look at how the All-Mighty Creator has shown his favor for The Hook… I’m white. Unfortunately in our world that means I’ve been spared millions of ugly … Continue reading →