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 … 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
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
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 … 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
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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
