Tag Archives: Toronto

Just A Few Thoughts I’d Like To Share…

Posted on 2019/09/27 by The Hook

Last night our daughter gave us a wicked, albeit early, 25th wedding anniversary gift: two premium seats to an upcoming production of The Phantom of The Opera (insert booming musical score here) in Toronto. Yes, next year marks a quarter … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Bea Santos

Posted on 2016/11/03 by The Hook

Ask any successful person in any field for the secret of their success and the word “luck” will turn up somewhere. Unless they’re an arrogant slime. In which case, stop speaking to them immediately. But my point – and I … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Arwen Humphreys.

Posted on 2016/06/17 by The Hook

There are certain actors that just captivate you whenever they’re onscreen; the camera loves them and they, it. Whenever the storyline brings Arwen Humphreys’ Margaret Brackenreid back to Murdoch Mysteries, she lights up the screen. Seriously, we shut all the … Continue reading →

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Bits ‘n Bites.

Posted on 2015/10/19 by The Hook

I’m chalk full of random stuff today, folks, so bear with me. And no, I’m not just referring to the wildly-varying diet of the modern bellman. (Trust me, if I recounted that list you’d be amazed at the fact I’m … 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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An Open Letter To Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.

Posted on 2013/11/06 by The Hook

If you’ve been in a Twinkie-induced coma or have been living with Mole People in a subterranean metropolis, here is a link to get you up-to-date on this whole Mayor Rob Ford nuclear meltdown. A word of caution: you’ll be … Continue reading →

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The Hook Plays Tourist!

Posted on 2011/08/01 by The Hook

And trust me, I wasn’t a douchebag. But they’re never far from my orbit, that’s for sure. This one actually took place a few weeks ago, but it had to wait its turn. Enjoy! My lovely daughter Sarah was supposed to visit … Continue reading →

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