Even though I haven’t posted a blog since December, I have been writing like a mad woman. Today I write from a condo on the Texas coast in Port Aransas having arrived Sunday night. The plan is to spend the rest of this week focused on cranking out the … Continue reading All Things Must Pass
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When the Epilogue Comes First
Sometimes we have to finish writing the ending of one story before we can begin writing the beginning of a new one. A year ago today, I was at the hospital to pick up Hook after a three-week, post surgery stay. Absolutely nothing since that time has turned out the way I'd expected, and mostly … Continue reading When the Epilogue Comes First
Hook Stories: Wasps and Things
Bill Quinn, also known as "Willie Joe" as a youngster, was a long-standing colleague of Hook's. Bill was part of the hiring committee that brought Allan to St. Edward's University more than 25 years ago. I'm not sure if Willie Joe realizes it but he and Jimmy Mills (and the St. Ed's indoor swimming pool) … Continue reading Hook Stories: Wasps and Things
Hook Story: A Timeless Bromance
Bromance was alive and well in the friendship between Hook and his Canadian friend, Kelly Scott. Whenever Kelly would blow into town, the exchange between these two men was always the same: Hook: "Dr. Scott." Kelly: "Dr. Hook." Hook: "Meow." I often wondered if Kelly's visits would have been complete if he hadn't heard Hook's … Continue reading Hook Story: A Timeless Bromance
Hook Stories: Growing Up in New Jersey
A friend came into town unexpectedly and as old friends will do, we sat up talking and catching up until 3 o'clock in the morning which meant that I fell behind in my blog posting. But, this did help me to choose from the Hook Stories ... a series of short snippets from one … Continue reading Hook Stories: Growing Up in New Jersey
Hook Story: Dr. Hook is Ruining My Life
Last night, I hosted a mini Hookabration, a celebration of Hook's life, for the entomologists who are in Austin for the annual ESA conference. Five different hymenopterists shared heartfelt stories of their relationship with Hook -- how he influenced their lives, what he meant to them as a friend and colleague -- with 30 other … Continue reading Hook Story: Dr. Hook is Ruining My Life
Here But Not Here
"And think not, you can direct the course of love; for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course." - Kahlil Gibran - - - It started with the light bulbs and ended with the cockroach. Two light bulbs blew out. The first was in the master bathroom which went dark about a month … Continue reading Here But Not Here
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