Tag Archives: Huffington Post Canada

Nothing For You Today, I’m Afraid.

Posted on 2016/05/15 by The Hook

The title says it all, sadly. I don’t have a Silent Sunday masterpiece prepared. Self-doubt and near-crippling writing anxiety have kept me from buckling down this week. I have a few posts in the wings, though, so you won’t be … Continue reading →

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Video Killed The Blogging Star.

Posted on 2016/03/25 by The Hook

Maybe I’m being a bit premature with this declaration. I’m told that happens to men from time to time, but we’ll see. I’ve been considering filming a “trailer” for the blog, a visual representation of what The Hook is all … Continue reading →

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The Huffington Post Canada Hates Me.

Posted on 2015/02/14 by The Hook

(It’s not really a title. Just a statement of fact.) How about… “The Most Anti-Valentine’s Day Post Ever”? No? Well that’s all I have. Let’s get this sucker started, shall we? It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day… It’s … Continue reading →

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I originally pitched this to The HuffPost, but since they hate me and NEVER respond to my work…

Posted on 2014/03/01 by The Hook

Seriously, they love Ironic Mom Leanne Shirtliffe, but the folks at The HuffPo hate my guts so much they refuse to even respond to any of the numerous pitches I’ve sent them over the years. Is a simple “Drop dead, … Continue reading →

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You Know It’s Monday When…: Hook Edition.

Posted on 2013/03/04 by The Hook

BEFORE WE BEGIN: Credit where credit is due time. My thanks to Leanne Shirtliffe for inspiring this post. I’ve been drowning in despair all day and you threw me a virtual life preserver, gorgeous. Thank you. Well, it’s Monday. Boy, … Continue reading →

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Belated Birthday Greetings For Le Clown, Why The HuffPost Blog Team Hates Me, and a Truly Grateful Guest.

Posted on 2013/01/28 by The Hook

BEFORE WE BEGIN: A belated Happy Birthday to Le Clown. You have been well and truly blessed, my new friend. Enjoy the love and adoration coming your way. You lucky bastard. On with the show… Two years ago, I jumped … Continue reading →

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