Tag Archives: Parenting

A Visit To The Indie Chicks (Yay!) and a Surprise From The Bell Desk.

Posted on 2013/12/19 by The Hook

The hour is far from early, but my head is lost in a fog from which there appears to be no escape.  However, my offering today has already been prepared and is live over at The Indie Chicks. By the … Continue reading →

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The Hook Is Back! (But Today, He Belongs To The Indie Chicks.)

Posted on 2013/09/18 by The Hook

Just when you thought it was safe to scroll the web for news of Bieber’s latest girlie scream for attention or an update on the crime against humanity known as “Batfleck”, I have returned to virtually walk among you, my … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Ellen DeGeneres

Posted on 2013/07/04 by The Hook

Dearest Ellen, Hello. How are you? That’s great to hear, seriously. Listen, I know you’ve got a full plate in front of you right now (Okay, maybe not literally; you don’t look like you eat that much, to be honest. … Continue reading →

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Help A Hook Out, Will Ya?

Posted on 2013/07/03 by The Hook

Tomorrow promises to be a big day, kids. Tomorrow I’m going to step out of my own way and devote my energies to the most noble mission in the world: being a dad that moves mountains for his family. Mothers … Continue reading →

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This is Only A Test…

Posted on 2013/06/14 by The Hook

This is a snapshot of my life as it stands today. In one sentence intervals. I hope that’s all right. The winter has burned off – finally; let the anything-but-lazy days of summer begin. Corporate drones, gathered for a golf … Continue reading →

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Because Everyone Else Will Wait Until Tomorrow…

Posted on 2013/05/11 by The Hook

Well, it’s that time of year again, the time to honor those who survived hours of agonizing labor pains to bring all of us into this wild and wonderful world. I both love and dread this time of year with … Continue reading →

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Having a Little Hook-Time.

Posted on 2013/03/25 by The Hook

Happy Monday, folks! (Wait, is there such a thing?) At any rate, today’s offering comes courtesy of… let’s just call her Mysteria, Woman of Mystery. She has requested anonymity and so being the gracious and grateful host that I am, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Freak Out, But…

Posted on 2013/02/07 by The Hook

Well, my guest post for Miss Four Eyes (Thanks again, young lady!) has proven to be more successful than I could ever have imagined in my wildest dreams. Then again, my wildest dreams have nothing to do with blogging, but … Continue reading →

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The Year Ahead: Thirteen Fears.

Posted on 2013/01/01 by The Hook

I realize many of you are hanging, so I’ll keep this tight and to the point. Or not. Here are some things that scare the bejezzus out of me that I know I’ll be dealing with this year… 1) Crazy … 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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