Tag Archives: kids

100 Reasons To Not Kill Yourself #39.

Posted on 2019/04/24 by The Hook

A caterpillar struggling to emerge from a cocoon as a newly-minted butterfly. Your first time seeing Star Wars. Walking the Camino de Santiago, or any spiritual path or retreat. Seeing where I’m going with this? This one comes to us … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter – If You Don’t Mind The Sentiment, That Is…

Posted on 2017/04/16 by The Hook

Admittedly, I’m not an “Easter guy”. Even as a kid, I never went in for the colored eggs, the hunt, the elbow-to-elbow battle among my so-called peers that was required to locate a basket full of gaudily-painted treats. It just … Continue reading →

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I’m No Expert… Sunday Morning Edition.

Posted on 2017/03/26 by The Hook

I’m no expert but I would think that a mother for whom the safety of her brood is supposedly-paramount would exercise extreme caution when carrying out said protection. Case in point: a mommy dearest who, in her zeal to protect … Continue reading →

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It’s Over!!!

Posted on 2017/03/19 by The Hook

Yes, the day has finally arrived… It seemed as though it was going to last forever… (And no, that wasn’t what she said – ever.) But… MARCH BREAK IS OVER!!!   They’re gone! Blessed be to all-mighty God herself… they’re … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Dennis Andres.

Posted on 2017/02/20 by The Hook

Let’s face facts, the world isn’t exactly the funnest place to be these days, is it? In my humble opinion, anyone who can help us forget the fires burning outside our door is a hero. To that end, today’s guest, … Continue reading →

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Seven Travel Hacks For Morons.

Posted on 2017/02/11 by The Hook

To be clear, I’m not suggesting you’re a moron if you recognize yourself as someone who needs to follow my guidelines. But I am saying that we all make mistakes that make our lives more difficult than they need to … Continue reading →

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A Return To Form For Throwback Thursday.

Posted on 2017/02/09 by The Hook

“People keep asking if I’m back, and I haven’t really had an answer. But, yeah, I thinking I’m back.” – Keanu Reeves as once-retired assassin John Wick. There’s an old saying, “Give the people what they want.” It worked in … Continue reading →

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Is “Super-Dad” Dead?

Posted on 2017/01/04 by The Hook

I’m a tremendous admirer of Cyndi Lauper. Strange way to begin this piece, I know, but if you’re willing to travel a bit with me, all will become clear I promise. To clarify, I admire one specific Lauper song, Time … Continue reading →

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The Hook’s Guide To Being A Traveling Dad.

Posted on 2016/08/05 by The Hook

When I was a kid, my father just didn’t give a damn about being a dad. That’s the long and short of it; there was no father/son bonding time, no cherished childhood memories. Growing up, I had a buddy, Ralphie … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Tracy Moore.

Posted on 2016/07/01 by The Hook

She stepped into a television hosting role held by a beloved personality who should have been a tough act to follow – and she aced it immediately. She’s the warmest-yest-simultaneously-coolest, hippest, most lovable woman on TV since Mary Tyler Moore. … Continue reading →

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