Tag Archives: The Bellman Chronicles

100 Reasons Life Ain’t So Bad: #90

Posted on 2024/04/25 by The Hook

#90: Epic Photo Fails. I have to admit, this one is going to be hard to hit “Publish” on. But I intend to own all aspects of my life – especially my mistakes. Even the unintentional ones. Quick backstory: Years … Continue reading →

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A Winter’s Tale From The Bellman Chronicles.

Posted on 2019/11/09 by The Hook

As I’ve often said before, there is a ridiculous amount of downtime when you’re a bellman; guests arrive in waves rather than ripples so I find myself seeking out deep, meaningful conversations with my fellow hospitality wage slaves. I rarely … Continue reading →

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What Would “The Bellman Chronicles: The Series” Look Like Anyway? Part Two

Posted on 2017/12/10 by The Hook

Because one post simply wasn’t enough, and because no one demanded a part two… But I know you really wanted one. And because as a schoolboy I was taught never to begin a sentence with “because”, I have decided to … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Sarah Sharratt.

Posted on 2017/01/11 by The Hook

Sarah Sharratt is a world-class cook, mom and an unexpected expat who resides in a breathtaking village in rural France, is at the center of a Canadian television production that only airs in the United States and Australia – and … Continue reading →

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365 Wishes For My Country In 2017.

Posted on 2017/01/01 by The Hook

This new year of 365 days, collectively referred to as 2017, is my home and native land’s 150th birthday. I know, right? Canada doesn’t look a day over 80. Must be all the cardio and apologizing.  Nevertheless, here are a … Continue reading →

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There’s A “Bellman Chronicles: Hollywood” Series… Where The Hell Does That Leave Me?

Posted on 2016/09/07 by The Hook

It’s been a strange week, to say the least. However, since the bulk of the weirdness occurred on hotel property, most of the details must remain between me and my Hello Kitty pocket diary. With one glaring, depressing, soul-crushing exception. … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Jo Bryant

Posted on 2014/02/03 by The Hook

In the beginning, before my maturation as a writer, the soul-searching posts it produced and the accolades that followed, there was Jo Bryant. Not only is she in no danger of ever taking herself too seriously, she is the original … Continue reading →

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More Canadian Lily and Lobby Confessions.

Posted on 2013/12/24 by The Hook

Yes, I know “Canadian Lily” sounds like a brand of alcohol, but I was in the zone. Shut up. If you haven’t read Lily Morgan’s 5×5 installment yet, you’re cheating yourself. Go back and do it – NOW!   Lily … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Lily in Canada

Posted on 2013/12/23 by The Hook

This country of mine has produced some great talent but in an ironic twist of fate, it turns out one of our brightest lights is an expat. Lily Morgan is one such ray of brilliant sunshine. Admit it, you’re smiling … Continue reading →

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Coming NEVER to a Television Screen Near You…

Posted on 2013/10/15 by The Hook

Don’t blame me for this rambling mess of a post. Today is my Monday, folks. (Thanks for that, Thanksgiving. Love ya.) A mild-mannered bellman finds himself swept up into a disaster of epic proportions when a freak meteorological disaster drops thousands of … Continue reading →

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