Tag Archives: marriage

The Hook On… Motivation. (Or Lack Thereof.)

Posted on 2017/02/05 by The Hook

Let’s get this out of the way first; you know I’m going to leave this post undone, right? I’m the first to admit that I’m not a terribly ambitious person. My lovely bride and I purchased our house more than … Continue reading →

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Marital Interlude: A Conversation/Battle With My Wife.

Posted on 2016/08/08 by The Hook

I deal with marital strife at work all the time. Arguably, couples fight more on vacation than when they’re at home, and so I often take it upon myself to intercede. What makes me think I’m qualified to do so? … Continue reading →

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10 Things In 10 Days: #6.

Posted on 2016/07/26 by The Hook

I love elevators. (Though, to be clear, I will be visiting an elevator-related issue in the near future. But for now let’s keep things positive, shall we?) #96:  Things you Overhear In Elevators. As I was saying typing, elevators are … Continue reading →

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Canada Day Musings. (A Little Late.)

Posted on 2016/07/06 by The Hook

For most Canadians and visitors to our home and native land, Canada Day has little to do with celebrating the birth and endurance of one of the greatest nations on the planet. It’s about testing your liver’s limits, y’all. (Sorry … Continue reading →

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Honesty May Not Be The Best Policy After All…

Posted on 2016/06/01 by The Hook

But it’s definitely the funniest. In my world, at least. It was Memorial Day morning. The hotel was abuzz with activity at an earlier hour than was the norm. Then again, in the hotel, “normal” is a relative word. At … Continue reading →

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100 Things I Love About My Wife.

Posted on 2016/02/05 by The Hook

First off, no, I didn’t screw up royally at home. Though, let’s face it… I will sooner or later, so this post should buy me a bit of goodwill/credit when that happens. To suggest that February is a busy month … Continue reading →

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My Life: A Tragedy In Four Parts.

Posted on 2015/11/26 by The Hook

In my world, it’s all about what you say, who you say it to and how you say it. A bellman only has a few minutes to hook a guest, snag that tip and reel it in… and it can … Continue reading →

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When You’re The Hook, Even Waking Up Is Complicated.

Posted on 2015/11/03 by The Hook

Events of the last few months have left me reflective and somber. Hence, the journey we’re about to embark upon… On the surface my home life is a still pond, immutable and relatively calm, some might even say boring. But … Continue reading →

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A Marital Interlude: A Conversation With My Wife.

Posted on 2015/11/02 by The Hook

Before We Begin:  I have the nagging feeling I posted this somewhere else, but for the middle-aged-life of me, I have no idea where. My apologies if you’ve read this before. Just try to pretend this is the first time. … Continue reading →

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A Fly On The Wall Named The Hook…

Posted on 2015/08/27 by The Hook

I may have a wealth of adventures on my own, but a bellman is often simply a fly on the wall, one that is never bored. They were a middle-aged couple waiting for an elevator. Both were reasonably-fit. He was … Continue reading →

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