Tag Archives: Relationships

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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Romance Isn’t Dead… It’s Merely Retarded.

Posted on 2015/12/22 by The Hook

I think we call all agree that the two decades I’ve spent in the Niagara Falls hospitality trenches have been anything but boring. To say the very least. This, of course, is why I’ll never be foolish enough to proclaim, … Continue reading →

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The 16th Floor Hallway: Bye, Bye, Joe.

Posted on 2015/11/06 by The Hook

It’s a funny thing, isn’t it? Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself again, aren’t I? That happens from time to time. You’ll forgive me, won’t you? Should I keep asking questions? No? Fine, we’ll move ahead; not to worry, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Rooms 4054 – 4056: Everybody Hates Eddie

Posted on 2015/02/16 by The Hook

It’s a Murdoch Mysteries Monday. A Gotham Monday. Family Day in Ontario. President’s Day in the United States. The day after the star-studded 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Heck, for all I know, it’s National Hug a Hedgehog Day, … Continue reading →

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The Girl With Her Head In The Clouds.

Posted on 2011/07/26 by The Hook

Let me begin by publicly declaring my love and respect for the housekeeping department of my humble  little slice of hotel heaven. They truly rock! Seriously, I wouldn’t clean up after the modern-day douchebag for any amount of money! My heart goes … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who REALLY Played With Fire!

Posted on 2011/07/18 by The Hook

Can you keep a secret? There’s a girl at work who I see every day, that never fails to make me smile. She’s a cute little blonde with a devilish twinkle in her eye, and a whole lot of crazy rolling … Continue reading →

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I Love Being The Hook!

Posted on 2011/06/24 by The Hook

Nicknames are very telling, sometimes. I was always very tall for my age – and skinny as a rail – so I’ve had my share of unpleasant nom de guerres bestowed upon me by an unfeeling world. Fortunately, I’ve found … Continue reading →

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