Tag Archives: life

Things That Aren’t So Bad: Centipedes.

Posted on 2025/08/20 by The Hook

They have a billion little legs that may or may not be scampering across your face as you sleep. We all cringe and freeze in place when we see them, especially if it’s when we first turn on the light. … Continue reading →

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Things That Aren’t So Bad.

Posted on 2025/08/19 by The Hook

A cost of living that’s rising higher than your blood pressure when your mother-in-law visits. Trump. The specter of another pandemic. Trump. Let’s face it, the world sucks. Unless you choose the right angle to look at it. Perspective is … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead…

Posted on 2025/01/07 by The Hook

A new year has risen from the ashes of the old, but the question, once again, is… What now? I have many challenges bearing down on me, both professionally and personally. How I face them will define me once and … Continue reading →

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The Hook Jokes On… ‘Murica!

Posted on 2024/12/07 by The Hook

Today, gentle readers, we’re going to briefly discuss the difference between America and “Murica! In America, you have the American Dream, something everyone who’s ever dared to dream is chasing like a dog after a squirrel that’s been dipped in … Continue reading →

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The Hook Jokes On… Customer Service.

Posted on 2024/11/29 by The Hook

As someone who has been in the trenches of the hospitality industry for a quarter-century I have been bound by certain rules, one of which is to never violate a guest’s privacy. However… I’m not really into bondage – not … Continue reading →

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The Hook Jokes On… Marriage.

Posted on 2024/11/25 by The Hook

Once, many, many eons ago, my lovely bride confessed something deeply personal to me in a loving, soft voice while we were basking in the afterglow of a magnificent intimate encounter. It was a testament to our loving bond. Thirty … Continue reading →

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100 Reasons Life Ain’t So Bad: 86.

Posted on 2024/07/01 by The Hook

#86: The Proverbial Silver Lining. I’ve spent countless hours analyzing/dissecting/revisiting The Incident, considering how easily it could have been avoided (lift your feet up when you’re rushing around, kids!) and how much my life would have stayed the same – … Continue reading →

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100 Reasons Life Ain’t So Bad: #87

Posted on 2024/06/07 by The Hook

#87: Deadlines. Setting a goal for oneself can lead to great things. Or it can crush you like an anvil. Though, to be honest, I feel more like a bug who was soaring merrily along the highway who met up … Continue reading →

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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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100 Reasons Life Ain’t So Bad: #92

Posted on 2024/04/14 by The Hook

#92: The Best Job You’ll Ever Have… It’s the defining moment of your life – though you really don’t grasp its full gravity at the time. You’re overcome with joy. Which quickly becomes pride. Which in turn degenerates into trepidation. … Continue reading →

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