What a Puerto Rican skater can teach the roller derby community June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 / in: female athletes, future, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, writing The discussions I’m having with roller derby athletes of color have really struck a nerve in the derbyverse. I’m thrilled … Read more
Surviving this pandemic together April 16, 2020April 17, 2020 / in: future, writing Well, how’s everyone doing? Are we surviving this pandemic together? If you’re anything like me, you’re not doing so hot. … Read more
Making tough choices March 10, 2017 / in: change, future, writing As it turns out, all of 2017 has been filled with really big — and incredibly tough — decisions needing … Read more
2014: The Sound of Suck December 22, 2014 / in: change, future, music, writing As 2014 wraps up, I’m just going to go ahead and say what I’ve been thinking all year long: this … Read more
Adios, Albatross June 10, 2014 / in: change, future, health, joy, writing I had a sneaking suspicion I was going to really suck at this 30 day blog challenge. I was right. … Read more
Different directions June 5, 2014 / in: future, Kansas City Roller Warriors, nostalgia, roller derby, writing I stood in the center of the track tonight and looked at my teammates—a sense of pride swelling in my … Read more
Little reminders June 4, 2014 / in: change, comics, female athletes, fun, future, inspiration, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, writing It is 12:15 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and I am laying in bed icing my knee and finishing up … Read more
A bottle of Irony January 25, 2014 / in: change, creativity, female athletes, fun, future, inspiration, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, writing Well, folks, it’s been awhile. I promise I haven’t been neglecting you all. It’s just that… Well… Okay, maybe I’ve … Read more
Season 5? How did we get here? October 18, 2013 / in: female athletes, fun, future, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby It seems my fifth season of roller derby will begin next month. Hey, if you’re in Kansas City, you should … Read more