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Life and tragedy

January 6, 2017January 6, 2017 / in: family, nostalgia, writing

When I was home for Christmas, I found a photo of my mom from 1972. While she looks terrible in …

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 …

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 …

Making roots

June 8, 2013 / in: family, home, nostalgia, writing

Back in the early ’70s, long before I was a twinkle in my parents’ eyes, my mom brought a Dieffenbachia …

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 …

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 …

Music for the end of civilization

December 30, 2012 / in: future, music, music for the end of the world, nostalgia, pop culture, writing

Needless to say — since we’re all here living our regular lives and all — the Great Mayan Apocalypse did …

When fresh meat grows up

July 27, 2012 / in: change, female athletes, hotpants and fishnets, nostalgia, roller derby, roller skates, sports, writing

I’d apologize for the radio silence, but honestly, I’ve been so slammed by life the past couple of weeks that …

Pork in a Can

June 18, 2012 / in: creativity, fun, joy, nostalgia, writing

It’s been one of those weeks where I’m waxing nostalgic — wishing for a simpler day, but so grateful that …

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