The Two Letters that Can Ruin Any Relationship

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Deirdre Maloney

So I came across an interesting nugget the other day. It was about a favorite actor and performer of mine: Nathan Lane. Even if you're not as smitten by Nathan as I am, chances are you'll still be somewhat compelled by one of his first official gigs: delivering singing telegrams. Even more compelling? The reason why he quit. He said he quit because, in th...

What to Do About the Snark in Your Life

Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by Deirdre Maloney

I had a bad moment the other day. It made me look bad. It was potentially damaging to my reputation. And it was 100%, without a doubt, my own fault. I had emailed a colleague to confirm a phone call we’d set up for the next day. I told her I would be expecting her call at the appointed time. She wrote back and asked for my number. To which I quickly...

How to Make Life’s Bad Things Better

Posted on July 11, 2017July 12, 2017 by Deirdre Maloney

Recently, a lovely friend of mine named Meg ran 100 miles. As in 100 miles for real. All at once. On purpose. It was part of a race in the mountains. Shortly after she finished the event she and I were on a morning run. (Yes, a run. How she was moving, I don’t know.). We were talking about my upcoming show in the Fringe Festival. Now, if you’ve foll...

Lessons from a True Tale (Told in Ten Bullet Points)

Posted on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Deirdre Maloney

So last week was a bit humbling. It was a week that brought another valuable lesson. Part of what was so humbling was that I’d learned this particular lesson before. And then forgotten it. In fact, it’s probably happened more times than I care to think about. And it’s such an important one. And – since you may have forgotten it, too - I thought I shoul...

Why You’re Scared About the Wrong Thing

Posted on January 9, 2017August 2, 2020 by Deirdre Maloney

So…things have gotten slightly anxiety-ridden in the Maloney house. The culprit? Well…I wrote a play. Yes, the theater kind. The last time I did this was back when I was in college. As in undergrad college. As in a looooong time ago. Oh, and I’m also going to produce the play this year. The last time I did this was…well never. Oh, and I’m going t...

But Not Today

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Deirdre Maloney

Well this is a tricky time, yes? Let’s count a few ways… There are the holidays, which often come with a multitude of festive moments…and a multitude of non-festive moments. Think traffic, crowds, and, potentially, a few forced smiles around that carefully-set dinner table. There’s also…and let me say first that I am in nooooooo way entering into s...