The Pesky Mind Game You Don’t Know You’re Playing on Yourself

Posted on August 8, 2016August 9, 2016 by Deirdre Maloney

Last week I went to see the new Star Trek movie. On a Wednesday. In the middle of the afternoon. It was lots of fun, even though we didn't take the whole things as seriously as...other couples. While I’m not a big Star Trek fan, it turns out that Hubbie is. And partnerships are about…compromise. (Which is why the lunch beforehand was at one of thos...

How to Actually Do the Thing that Scares the Bejesus Out of You

Posted on July 25, 2016November 16, 2020 by Deirdre Maloney

So those of you who regularly read this blog will know that I can be a bit of a joke-cracker. It seems there are some days when I can’t get a sentence out without some kind of cheeky quip thrown in. Sometimes it's almost like a tic I can’t control. I've also been known to crack jokes in places that miiiiight be considered…appropriate. Recently I...

The Three Letters That Change Everything

Posted on July 11, 2016July 18, 2016 by Deirdre Maloney

So here’s a bit of random Deirdre trivia for you (which, I promise, will lead to a greater point). I can’t cook. I’m not a good chopper, I’m not good at putting flavors together, and I’m impatient…which means I hike up the oven temperature to save time, leading to messes like this: I’ve staked my claim on the I-can’t-cook thing for quite some ti...