As I’ve said before, I often think of my job like going to work at some warehouse with a bunch of friends. What I mean by that is that when we’re in it, memorizing the lines and doing the work, I don’t really consider the end result or consciously think about people actually watching the work we’re doing.
Grateful for kind words!
No Time for the Blame Game
Years ago, in an acting class, we read a book with a chapter and exercise about blame. I’ve said before that school was never my thing, but this excerpt has always stuck with me. When my son was in high school, I gave it to him to read … and shared it with him again recently.
As we prepare for the holidays, I’ve been thinking about the families who, at this time of year, struggle to overcome disagreements or long-standing family issues. It’s unfortunate that, in too many cases, misunderstandings, pride and blame can stand in the way of friendship, family or love. And, now with the holidays upon us, perhaps it’s a good time for a little introspection.
How About You … Could You Do What She Did?
This week, I’m straying a bit from my usual to share an interesting article that I recently read in Vanity Fair. As I read the article, I kept thinking about if I could do what Nan Talese did. She’s a powerful woman who has managed to have a successful career, a long marriage and two children … seemingly having everything she could want. But, did she really have it all?