Category Archives: Dwight Hooker

23 Years Ago

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Today is my anniversary. 23-years ago, I married Dwight Hooker. That is a half-life ago. Today, I celebrated. First, with my dear friends, Melissa and Tara, I had brunch overlooking the Park City Golf Course in a development Dwight would … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Julie Hooker

I love comfort food. In the winter, I can consume 9″ x 12″ pyrex containers filled with vegetarian shepherd’s pie. At school, we joke about “eating our feelings,” and snack on chocolate kisses, pizza dipped in garlic sauce, and Red … Continue reading →

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My Goldilocks Paradox

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Yesterday, Jeff, my big brother, took me to breakfast at Penny Ann’s Cafe. Waiting for my Eggs Benedict with home fries and toast, I snapped a selfie with Jeff. Jeff looked great. His smile was warm and natural. I, on … Continue reading →

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A Modest Mom-versation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Julie Hooker

After the Annual Bark Hawk Station Easter Egg Hunt, my family returned to my home so Jeff could help me rearrange art and furniture because my FAT LADY, a 6′ x 4′ canvas, is being stretched. The only wall where … Continue reading →

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Fangirling at 45

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Urban Dictionary defines a “fangirl:” A rabid breed of human female who is obsessed with either a fictional character or an actor. Years ago, Dwight’s oldest granddaughter, Heather, visited Sundance in the summer. Redford was hosting the annual Sundance Institute with … Continue reading →

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Hu-Mom, We Have a Problem

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Julie Hooker

There is nothing worse, for me, than having a dog who does not feel well. Without words, it is difficult to ascertain what is wrong. At 2:30 am, Houston started to vomit. He coughed, almost like a cat with a … Continue reading →

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Take Me Back to the Start

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Julie Hooker

I just watched The Judge with Robert Duvall. He stayed in our cabin at Sundance and Dwight called him “Bobby.” Bobby’s character, Captain Augustus McCrae, in Lonesome Dove is Dwight. He was a man who loved. At the end of The Judge, Willie … Continue reading →

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Enough at the Egyptian

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Almost 25 years, when I was a sophomore in college, Dwight took me to see Same Time Next Year at the historic Egyptian Theater in Park City. A few weeks ago, feeling a bit blue, I visited with an old friend … Continue reading →

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He was . . .

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Dwight and I were fortunate to see Four Weddings and a Funeral when it screened at Sundance. Last night, after President Obama’s State of the Union Address, I found it on one of the movie channels. I weep when I see Matthew read Funeral … Continue reading →

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Dwight’s Bucket List: Tabernacle to Temple

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Julie Hooker

No one ever accused Dwight and me of being “conventional.” It just wasn’t our style.   Perhaps, I should say, it isn’t our style.   With 42 years between us, we dominated the Trivial Pursuit board as a team.   … Continue reading →

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