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The Hook’s Guide To Parenting: What Not To Do.

Posted on 2016/04/27 by The Hook

Parents, for almost two decades I’ve been watching you and your kids. Yes, that is officially the creepiest sentence I have ever typed. With the possible exception of, “About last night… you were sleeping so soundly, I felt it best … Continue reading →

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Pay No Attention To The Hook Behind The Curtain…

Posted on 2016/01/11 by The Hook

Well, I’d like you to pay attention for a few minutes… longer if you’re a slow reader. But after that, feel free to return to your search for the greatest pet shaming pic/video of all time. I was recently reminded … Continue reading →

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Niagara Through A Child’s Eyes.

Posted on 2015/11/14 by The Hook

Another unpublished blast from the past. Time travel without a TARDIS is relatively boring… but it’s better than nothing. Thursday, May 24, 2013, 11:36 a.m.: It is an unseasonably, unbearably cold morning in Niagara and as I sit at my … Continue reading →

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Five Simple Tips To Actually Enjoy Your Vacation: Part 5.

Posted on 2015/11/12 by The Hook

I hate to lead with bad news, but here goes: to truly enjoy a successful vacation you’re going to have to go back to school. Sort of. That’s right, folks, to truly have fun you need to do your homework. … Continue reading →

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Once More Into The Breach…

Posted on 2015/04/05 by The Hook

All right, I’m back. At work, I mean. It feels strange to state, but life must go on. And so I’m back amongst the hookers, corporate drones, hardcore gamblers, sweet old ladies that smell like cheese and dead flowers, hockey … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Post Unlike Any Other.

Posted on 2014/12/28 by The Hook

I’m not sure why, but I haven’t felt very festive this year. Fortunately, that hasn’t stopped the chaos from flowing like cheap wine at work. Here now, for your pleasure/amusement/horror are my Top Ten Holiday moments/Guests so far. 10)  The … Continue reading →

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Five Minutes of My Life.

Posted on 2014/11/23 by The Hook

Experiment time, kids! Here is a brief snippet of my day, written before the first call of my shift. And nothing more. Shall we begin? So, despite my best efforts to the contrary, Sunday is here. Again. At the moment, … Continue reading →

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Truly, I Am Fate’s Bitch.

Posted on 2013/08/02 by The Hook

(And she never lets me forget it.) My day began three hours later today and so I had time to cuddle with my lady love, my slumbering angel. The burning orb above shone brightly, drying the morning dew and illuminating … Continue reading →

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Mondays Are Truly Special…

Posted on 2013/07/22 by The Hook

I’m no astrologer, but I’m pretty sure the cosmos is out of whack. Either that or The Big Guy is on vacation and a Kardashian is at the controls. Right about now you’re thinking, “What are you on about this … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Nutrition With Timmy.

Posted on 2013/07/15 by The Hook

We spend our entire childhood imagining how cool it would be to be “BIG”; to be able to drive a car, stay up late, drink alcohol or even engage in whatever activities grown-ups get up to late at night when they think we can’t … Continue reading →

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