The Problem with Your Good Intentions

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Deirdre Maloney

Well, I meant well. Recently a friend of mine was getting ready to celebrate a milestone birthday. This friend is awesome. She's just so good at knowing what to say to you and how to care for you and which kind of munchy snack to bring when you’re feeling blue. And so, a group of us decided to celebrate her in a big, huge, awesome way...with a big, ...

The Unexpected Lesson from Six Legs on Southwest

Posted on May 20, 2019May 21, 2019 by Deirdre Maloney

So last week was a Southwest Airlines extravaganza. We began the first of six legs at the start of the week, flying up to northern California for work, then back home to San Diego. Two days later, a presentation brought us to Providence, RI and back (plus a layover each way). Let me say now that I LOVE Southwest. Such friendly people and such good snacks ...

Why You Must Consider the Other Option

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Deirdre Maloney

Recently I needed a favor. I was working on a new project, and I was stuck. Really stuck. I needed advice on how to “unstick” from someone who’d been there. And I knew who that perfect someone was. Martha Martha was awesome. She’d done something similar to what I was trying to do and she’d hit it out of the park. She was also smart and nice. The kin...

The Big Small Talk Mistake

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Deirdre Maloney

“You get to do the conversation if this one is chatty.” These are actual words I said to Hubby as we awaited our Lyft Driver at 4:45AM last week. We were about to fly out of town and were ready to roll. All we needed was to get to the airport. Which is when we used an app to get a ride. The thing that wasn't on the app? A way to let the driver know ...

A Request to PLEASE Do This Important, Simple Thing Already

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Deirdre Maloney

So I’ve noticed a trend lately, and it’s not a good one. In fact, it can be hurtful for all involved. I being with a few examples from just the past few weeks. See if you notice a pattern. Friend #1 recently won a major cooking competition. When I excitedly told him how proud I was of him, he shrugged and said: “Thanks, but that woman who came in sec...

How to Solve the Wonder Problem

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Deirdre Maloney

So guess what? I auditioned for a play! And guess what else? I didn’t get the part. Actually, let me correct myself. I didn’t get the part I wanted. Which was a nanny who oversees one of the most important, coolest, and younger characters in the show. Instead, I got a much smaller part. Actually, parts. I’m in the ensemble, which means I’ll be a pir...