Roller derby, baby June 12, 2014 / in: fun, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, music, roller derby, writing Ben Folds has been in Kansas City playing with the Symphony, which is absolutely amazing for a number of reasons. … Read more
Crying in roller derby June 4, 2013 / in: change, female athletes, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, roller skates, sports, writing Today was a bit of a heartbreaking day. The Roller Warriors are losing one of our wolves to paradise. The … Read more
Growth in roller derby February 5, 2013 / in: female athletes, fun, inspiration, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, sports, writing Sunday officially marked the beginning of my fourth season playing roller derby. It’s hard to believe I’ve been playing for … Read more
Roller derby: the anti-sorority? May 31, 2011 / in: roller derby These are words that have stuck with me since Sandra Day O’Slaughter said them on the M.E.O. Podcast with Eric … Read more
The realities of roller derby October 6, 2010 / in: roller derby When you join roller derby, you’re fully aware that something could happen to you. The realities of a broken finger, … Read more
Happy 75 years, roller derby! August 13, 2010 / in: roller derby It was 75 years ago today that roller derby was born in the amazing city of Chicago. After dreaming of … Read more
Roller skating gear: How to protect yourself with Singh Machine September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 / in: roller derby, roller skates, writing I love nerding out over roller skating gear, and always have wished I could test it all myself through all … Read more
Roller skating foot care: It’s easier than you’d think. September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 / in: roller skates, writing One of the hardest parts of learning to skate is what comes with it: the blisters, raw patches, ripped up … Read more
You want to buy roller skates. Welcome to the club! Now, what’s next? August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 / in: Kansas City Roller Warriors, roller derby, roller skates, writing We’re several months into a rush on roller skates and I’ve seen a lot of people asking what kinds of … Read more
