Saying "Yes/And" As You Grieve
Most actors know of an improvisation game called "Yes/And." Here's the basic idea: When someone starts an improv scene with a statement,...
Choosing to handle it
Early this morning, I woke up at precisely the moment that marks six years since my brother was killed by a drunk driver. And I do mean...
Finding choices at the bottom of the hill
When I’m in an unfamiliar place, I like to explore on foot. A couple of months ago, while out of town with my son for a band event, I...
Pay attention to the pain
My right shoulder hurts. It has been hurting for a while, like a few months, or maybe a couple of years, or – now that I think about it –...
Behind the trash truck
A couple of mornings ago, I opened the front door to send my youngest child off to school and saw a line of cars backed up on my street,...
Open letter to a grieving sibling
Hello. This letter is to you, and just you. You are grieving as part of a family group, yes – but you have your own unique grief as a...