Tag Archives: NaBloPoMo

Why I’m Opting Out Of NaBloPoMo.

Posted on 2017/11/01 by The Hook

(Super exciting title, right?) But let’s get down to brass tacks: NaBloPoMo stands for “National Blog Posting Month.” The goal of NaBloPoMo is for participants to write a post a day for an entire month. This, of course, mirrors NaNoWriMo, … Continue reading →

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The Hook’s Rules.

Posted on 2015/11/30 by The Hook

As a veteran of the hotel biz, I can honestly say the modern-day hospitality industry has gotten stale. You check in. You check out. Unlike that Eagles song, you actually leave. It’s time to shake things up, beginning with your … Continue reading →

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Dave’s Not Here. Literally.

Posted on 2015/11/29 by The Hook

When you’re traveling – both in the real world and its virtual counterpart – and you meet new people, have you ever stopped to consider just how “new” those people really are? It was nine o’clock on a Saturday (cue … Continue reading →

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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Aussa Lorens.

Posted on 2015/11/28 by The Hook

Uncovering the information you are about to read required the sacrifice of dozens of lives. Of course, they were the lives of interns so who gives a toss, really? Aussa Lorens (that may or may not be her real name), … Continue reading →

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Why The Comedy Network Should Love Me Like Donald Trump Loves The Sound Of His Own Voice.

Posted on 2015/11/27 by The Hook

For my international friends who dwell in caves: The Comedy Network is one of the coolest networks in the Multiverse, with shows that are both intelligent and so funny you should have to sign a waiver before tuning in… because … 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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The Perfect Tree.

Posted on 2015/11/25 by The Hook

The temperature has plummeted, unbelievably-annoying Christmas songs are polluting the airwaves, Black Friday is almost upon us  and so I felt inspired to share an early holiday post… on second thought, let’s scratch the politically correct BS, shall we? I … Continue reading →

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How Not To Train Your Bellman.

Posted on 2015/11/24 by The Hook

To anyone considering pursuing a career in the hospitality biz: Do don’t do this while away from home!  I am a self-trained Wisenheimer with a lifetime of experience. Not to mention the fact I have a horseshoe firmly lodged in … Continue reading →

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More Travel Tips From The Hook.

Posted on 2015/11/23 by The Hook

As any detective or reporter worth their salt will tell you, the key to understanding a subject often lies not in what they have to say, but rather what they throw away. For example, I spent precisely thirty seconds examining … Continue reading →

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Larry.

Posted on 2015/11/22 by The Hook

This is a blast from the past, courtesy of some much-needed blog archive housekeeping. Thanks again, NaBloPoMo.   AUGUST 28, 2012 The last few days have been particularly rough at the hotel. Summer is beginning to fade away but the … Continue reading →

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