Tag Archives: Jo Bryant

5×5 With The Hook: The Hook – Part Two.

Posted on 2014/05/21 by The Hook

I’m back and my text is still black. You know the drill: You ask the questions. I provide the answers. Everyone wins. So here we go… 1)  The ultra-talented Marina Kanavaki  wants to know: Do you have a phrase that keeps … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Jo Bryant

Posted on 2014/02/03 by The Hook

In the beginning, before my maturation as a writer, the soul-searching posts it produced and the accolades that followed, there was Jo Bryant. Not only is she in no danger of ever taking herself too seriously, she is the original … Continue reading →

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Words To Live By: Don’t Lick The Minivan!

Posted on 2013/01/18 by The Hook

Yes, the family is still down for the count, but I’ve had to return to the salt mines, rather than face the inevitable prospect of bankruptcy. So before we return to form, here are a few words about a blogger … Continue reading →

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“The Hook: The Most Famous Blogger You’ve Never Heard Of!”

Posted on 2013/01/04 by The Hook

What do you think of my new tagline? I was inspired by a colleague who actually believes – God bless her – that I’m famous now. My response? “I’d rather be rich and unknown than poor and famous.” What say … Continue reading →

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What Every Bellman Needs For Christmas…

Posted on 2012/12/19 by The Hook

Yes, I have indeed used the word “Christmas”. There has been a great deal of controversy on this side of the border over its use, but as I’ve said before, my blog, my rules. Let’s get to it, shall we? … Continue reading →

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How To Wake Your Child On A Weekday…

Posted on 2012/12/17 by The Hook

Author’s note: It’s Monday. If you were expecting a clever title, you’re out of luck… FACT#1: Children love to sleep, not nearly as much as we’d like them to, and never when we desire, but they love to sleep nonetheless. … Continue reading →

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This Could Only Happen To Me…

Posted on 2012/12/12 by The Hook

Some bloggers, like Jenny “The Bloggess” Lawson have a devoted following that shower her with gifts. What do I get? Well read on and you’ll see… So I’m taking a break from five hours of doing… well, nothing, quite frankly, … Continue reading →

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The Hook Weighs In…

Posted on 2012/12/10 by The Hook

A recent 20/20 report ( “True Confessions: Hotel Horrors.” I love their flair for understatement)  extolled the virtues of outwitting the hotel service industry by employing a series of “tips” provided by a ten-year veteran of the industry.  Some of … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Learned From Crashed Ice.

Posted on 2012/12/05 by The Hook

Yes, the spectacle has ended – although dismantling the course and cleaning up is another matter entirely –  but the wisdom gained endures. Here are some nuggets of wisdom I’ve managed to gather from the entire Red Bull Crashed Ice … Continue reading →

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The Hook is Going To Crash…

Posted on 2012/11/26 by The Hook

But hopefully I won’t burn… It’s Monday, I’m tired, the hotel is dead, and my “other career” is still stick in neutral and I have no idea what the heck I’m going to write about… So here’s the lowdown on … Continue reading →

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