Monthly Archives: June 2014

What’s in a Name? by Gus Hooker

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Julie Hooker

What’s In a Name? By Gus Hooker In 2010, I was rescued from a puppy mill in Missouri. With a little help, along with 89 other dogs, I made my way to Utah. Eight of us ended up at Furburbia. … Continue reading →

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3 Things NOT to Say to an English Teacher You Want to Date

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Julie Hooker

3 Things NOT to Say to an English Teacher You Want to Date To be fair, presuming you want a second date with me, these are three things you should not say. After surveying the coffee table in my living … Continue reading →

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Eating 101 by Gus Hooker

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Julie Hooker

I know these photos make it look like I’m in prison, but this is my spot.  This is where I choose to eat.   When I first moved in with the Hooker Horde, hu-mom put kennels all over the house … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Sleep

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Sleep Recently, I re-read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Over and over, the main character, Hazel, talks about sleep noting that it is good for cancer patients, it “cures cancer.” In March, I read a piece in … Continue reading →

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Be Kind to the Skinny Girl: Keep Your Comments to Yourself

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Be Kind to the Skinny Girl – Keep Your Comments to Yourself You know you’re too skinny when your Lululemon tights look baggy. Today, I looked in the full-length mirror and was shocked to see that my tights were not … Continue reading →

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An Homage to the Hooker Who Started It All

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Julie Hooker

An Homage to the Hooker Who Started It All On Sunday, June 22nd, Dwight Hooker turns 86. For a few months, he will be only 41 years my senior. Dwight is my ex-husband. On July 10th, 1994, Dwight married me … Continue reading →

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The Pet Psychic, Part II by Gus Hooker

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Julie Hooker

It’s me.  Gus, again. I forgot something when I wrote about the visit from the pet psychic.   While the hi-mom doesn’t think of us as a pack, I think there is a pack order.  And, I’m okay being last. … Continue reading →

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Dog Tired

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Julie Hooker

I think this is what they mean by “dog tired.” This is a tired dog after chasing the tennis ball.

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The Pet Psychic by Gus Hooker

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Julie Hooker

The Pet Psychic By Gus Hooker   It’s me, Gus. I’m writing this post because otherwise, you might think the hu-mom is bit on the crazy side. But, she’s already admitted to be “the Crazy Dog Lady” and she owns … Continue reading →

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BHD: A Useful Acronym

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Julie Hooker

BHD – A Useful Acronym In my junior high classroom BHD stands fro Basic Human Decency. That includes, but is not limited to, paying attention to your surroundings and holding the door for the person coming in before or after … Continue reading →

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