Hooker is working on a series called of comical columns, styled after Jeff Foxworthy’s ‘You May be a Redneck If…’  His series looks at the lifestyles of alcoholics, codependents and other addictions which  plagued many boomers.

Ernie’s Professional Background

Hooker has worked in the mental health and addiction field for over thirty years.  He has assisted in setting up recovery centers, trained many people to work in the addiction/recovery field and worked with the Department of Transportation and worker issues.  His reputation in this field is sterling and his peers hold a high esteem for his knowledge, skill and like ability.

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Editor’s Note

It is an honor to have someone as knowledgable as Ernie on our team.  Not only is a versatile writer–he has been a tremendous support for the magazine in its start-up mode and the day to day systems.  Also, when ever we go to functions together, people pull me aside to tell me how he saved their lives because he was honest, gentle and caring…and gave them things that worked in their lives.  A true unsung hero is in our midst.  BTW, he has a fabulous sense of humor.

~Dawn