Moore, Moore, Moore

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...

Catching up on Game Plan

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...

Quotable

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...

Not (quite) what I had in mind

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...

Listen up

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...