The last word

Every now and then, when I have an afternoon to myself, I enjoy watching an old movie. Yesterday, while scrolling through Netflix, I landed on “The Last Word” starring Shirley MacLaine. The movie is about a retired businesswoman, Harriett Lauler, who is controlling and quite unhappy, facing the end of her life. Wondering about the legacy she’ll leave behind (and wanting to control the narrative), she hires a local newspaper writer to craft an obituary. Tasked with interviewing friends, colleague...