Donning my dark shades

It’s been tough to stay informed lately without getting angst-ridden in the process. So I suppose that’s where today’s Game Plan was born. Sometimes it feels so darned good to be sarcastic. With a bit of women in politics, the BP spill, the World...

My personal postcard

The gorgeous waterfront promenade along the Hudson River is such a part of life here in Hoboken, at least for some of us who are naturally drawn to water and a spectacular view. Tonight after my coaching sessions were finished I wandered down there to catch the scene...

A dose of Samantha Bee

After heading over to Manhattan’s Bryant Park with a friend to catch Samantha Bee talking about her new book of essays, I bought a copy (called I Know I Am, But What Are You?) and naturally had some thoughts. Bee has always intrigued me on The Daily Show with...

Happy Bloomsday

On this June 16, Bloomsday, a few of my favorite quotes from James Joyce’s Ulysses: ~ The supreme question about a work of art is out of how deep a life does it spring. ~ The movements which work revolutions in the world are born out of the dreams and visions in...

Wooden, the life coach

When you’re a life coach, occasional snide comments and quizzical looks come with the territory in the media and in conversation. So it was with great joy that I saw the term used so positively when former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden died last week. What...