by Nancy Colasurdo | Apr 20, 2012 | Unfettered 50, Write Thinking
I want to say I’m a fan of fiction writer Lorrie Moore’s work, but it’s more like I can’t believe Lorrie Moore’s work. In a good way. As a reader, I always seem to come away flabbergasted by how her mind works as a writer. I think things...
by Nancy Colasurdo | Apr 20, 2012 | Write Thinking
I’m a bit behind on things this week after having knee surgery, so here’s an update on Game Plan. On Wednesday I did a piece Life Coaching Mothers of All Stripes in the wake of the contrived flap over Hilary Rosen’s comments on Anderson 360 last...
by Nancy Colasurdo | Apr 16, 2012 | Write Thinking
So when confusion or pain seems to tighten what is possible, when sadness or frustration shrinks your sense of well-being, when worry or fear agitates the peace right out of you, try lending your attention to the nearest thing … Watch how the one shell you...
by Nancy Colasurdo | Apr 15, 2012 | Unfettered 50
You know, when I set out to write about what it’s like to be in my 50s just a few short months ago, I was envisioning something like this — adventure, culture, more adventure, more culture. Trips to chronicle. Events to dissect for their deeper meaning. I...
by Nancy Colasurdo | Apr 13, 2012 | Write Thinking
One of my favorite things about training to be a life coach was the concentration on learning to be a better listener. It helped make me a stronger coach, but also interviewer and writer, not to mention how it has brought richness to my personal relationships. A...