Tag Archives: Stephen King

The Hook Gets Philosophical.

Posted on 2017/05/26 by The Hook

When I was a boy I could never have imagined a time that my existence would be over. When I was a young man at the height of my perceived invincibility, I was convinced I was going to live forever. … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts From A Weary Bellman.

Posted on 2014/09/27 by The Hook

It’s early morning here in God’s favorite reservoir, Niagara Falls, and the hotel lobby is as desolate as Kris Jenner’s soul. Bu that’s going to change soon. In an instant, the lobby will be filled with travelers, bus passengers, overweight … Continue reading →

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“Follow my advice, pal, don’t knock up a stripper! She’ll give you a less-than-perfect kid!”

Posted on 2014/09/21 by The Hook

8:00 am: This is my first Sunday back in the trenches, kids, and so far the travelers are trickling out rather than flowing like a river of tourism madness. Believe it or not, I’d rather have the deluge.  The Niagara … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Nicki Daniels.

Posted on 2014/01/20 by The Hook

Reading her work is like mainlining non-addictive heroin and Red Bull while juggling grenades on a treadmill – that is suspended over a shark tank. She is Nicki Daniels and she has conquered a sizable portion of the universe we … Continue reading →

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Back Where We Started, Here We Go Round Again…

Posted on 2013/07/31 by The Hook

Once again, I find myself in the unenviable position of having to rise and glow dimly as my compatriots remain under the thrall of Morpheus. I rise from my bed and cast my bloodshot eyes upon my slumbering love. Her pattern remains immutable; she mewls … Continue reading →

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