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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 …

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 …

My son, waiting patiently for me to start running again

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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