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...

How to Deal with Your Whole Lotta Nothing

Posted on October 3, 2016October 4, 2016 by Deirdre Maloney

So recently life got kind of…funky. The schedule, the business, the personal stuff... …all funky. Work projects got all bunched together, with odd, quiet stretches in-between. Same thing with my writing projects. And travel. And personal engagements. And good books. The result? Clusters of weeks where life sped along at an almost chaotic pace. Which...

When Life Laughs at Your Best Laid Plans

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Deirdre Maloney

This month found me exploring the country of Japan for the first time. Those of you who know me won’t be surprised to learn that I did a whole lot of planning…or, as I lovingly called it, “Japlanning”…in the months leading up to the trip. And that Japlanning paid off. Mostly. There were a few moments, however, when things didn’t quite go according ...

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...