Wherefore art thou? September 29, 2013 / in: female athletes, fun, health, inspiration, joy, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, roller skates, sports Wow. It’s been ages since I’ve written. Sorry guys, but here’s the reason why: It’s taken lots of practices. Long … Read more
Railroad ties June 17, 2013 / in: family, fun, health, home, nostalgia, trains, writing Since my dad died seven years ago, summers have been a harsh reminder that he’s no longer here. Father’s Day … Read more
Little Baby Wretched June 4, 2013 / in: female athletes, health, hotpants and fishnets, joy, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, nostalgia, roller derby, roller skates, writing I was looking back at early pictures from my roller derby career today and I had to laugh. I’ve come … Read more
Missing… June 3, 2013 / in: fun, health, joy, roller derby, sports, travel, writing I haven’t been home much lately. I’m practicing four days a week, trying to get in extra workouts when I’m … Read more
For Boston April 17, 2013 / in: Boston, fear, health, inspiration, justice, running, sadness, sports, strength, writing I’m a runner. I was a runner long before I was a derby girl, and it’s a passion with which … Read more
Stitches February 14, 2013 / in: diet, family, fear, food, future, health, inspiration, Kansas City Roller Warriors, nostalgia, roller derby, roller skates, sports, writing When I was home for Christmas, I went on a hunt for photos I knew my mom had of me … Read more
Planning for better eating January 10, 2013 / in: diet, female athletes, food, health, inspiration, vegetarian meals, writing I must talk about food a lot, because I tend to get a lot of questions about the way that … Read more
Broken hearted December 9, 2012 / in: ALS, health, inspiration, sadness, strength, writing My heart has been breaking the past few days over the loss of a long-time family friend. The son of … Read more
Away we go… September 24, 2012 / in: call me crazy, change, female athletes, fun, future, health, hotpants and fishnets, joy, roller derby, sports, strength It’s been a busy few weeks for me. So busy, in fact, that on days where I find myself with … Read more