Choose your battles: How small fights can make change happen November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 / in: change, female athletes, grief, inspiration, Kansas City, Kansas City sports, roller derby, sadness, strength, women, writing When I first started grad school, the professor who ended up becoming my thesis committee head said something to me … Read more
Setting myself up for failure September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 / in: creativity, inspiration, writing I knew — just knew — as I started out making brioche on Monday that I failed. It was my … Read more
Running with my muse July 17, 2018 / in: babies, health, inspiration, running, writing I’ve pounded this pavement countless times before, running more miles than I could possibly remember. Through depression and heartache. Through … Read more
Orange is the new smack June 11, 2014 / in: creativity, fun, inspiration, roller derby, writing I’m currently obsessed with two very particular things that I just can’t get off my brain: my book and Orange … 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
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
Monday Despair June 24, 2013 / in: fun, inspiration, lady boner, music, writing I’ve sucked at this 30 Day Blog Challenge (mostly because I’ve been writing for me, not you). So on this … Read more
Don’t mess with Texas June 8, 2013 / in: advertising, beauty, creativity, female athletes, inspiration, joy, marketing, roller derby, soapbox, sports, sports marketing, writing I recently spoke about bout marketing at the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) annual conference. One of the things … Read more
