Tag Archives: Dogs

MOM-versation about G-Ma-ing the Dogs

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Julie Hooker

Booker T. Washington is having a stay-cation at his G-ma’s house. Growing up, my brother, Jeff, always (and I mean that literally) stayed at my Nana’s house. One night, I planned to sleepover. But, when mom came to tuck me … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the Horde

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Julie Hooker

 Wear your coat when you go outside in inclement weather. 2. Snuggle.   3.  Gramma’s are awesome. Love them while you can. 4.  It’s okay to be inquisitive. 5.  Eat, drink and be merry. 6. If you have Faith, you … Continue reading →

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Let’s Begin the Intervention

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Dear Mom, Remember how hard you laughed in AP European History when Mrs. Martha Ann Rampton Erikson Cole broke into the song, “Let’s Begin the Inquisition,” back when you were in high school? Well, we need to begin the INTERVENTION. … Continue reading →

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Happy to Be a Hooker

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Julie Hooker

This is me at my doctor’s office. That’s the picture my mom saw on Saturday, November 26th. Within the hour, she was sitting on the concrete floor next to me. My mom understands animals, but, she held back tears and … Continue reading →

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Everyone has Their Own Agenda

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Bob and Dwight were chatting after Bob Maynard, the then General Manager at Sundance, built the Screening Room. Bob: I just think Maynard has his own agenda. Dwight: Bob, everyone has his own agenda. Most just don’t reveal it to … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day to Me

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Julie Hooker

My neighbor used to call me every Mother’s Day and say, “Happy Mother’s Day to the woman I know who most wants to be a mother.” My first year teaching in Orem, a town that neighbors Brigham Young University in … Continue reading →

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Only in Bark City

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Julie Hooker

A few weeks ago, I came home from school and found a bag attached to the front gate.  Inside were four tennis balls and “low-fat” man-shaped treats along with this note: While her toy poodles didn’t love the treats, the … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary Lesson: Literally vs. Figuratively

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Vocabulary Lesson: Literally vs. Figuratively My backyard is literally and figuratively a shit show. Okay, this is not tomorrow’s lesson plan. On Thursday and Friday, I struggled to help students understand the word “figuratively.” Yesterday, with bright sunshine and 36 … Continue reading →

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Express What He’s Got, Oh Baby! Ready or Not!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Express What He’s Got, Oh Baby! Ready or Not! 16 January 2015 Has everyone secretly been sneaking out and expressing their dogs’ anal glands without telling me? Seriously. Is this a thing? Betty White, my sweet senior Maltese was scooting … Continue reading →

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I Really Could Touch the Stars

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Julie Hooker

I Really Could Touch the Stars 13 December 2015 Today was a long day for both the dogs and me. I left the house at 6:45 am and returned at 6:38 pm. Booker, Faith, Gus, and Houston have the dog … Continue reading →

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