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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 …

Roller skating gear: How to protect yourself with Singh Machine

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 / in: roller derby, roller skates, writing

I love nerding out over roller skating gear, and always have wished I could test it all myself through all …

Learn how to skate with Singh Machine

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 / in: Kansas City, roller derby, roller skates, writing

When I first imagined this series and wanted to discuss what it takes to learn how to skate, the person …

Roller skating foot care: It’s easier than you’d think.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 / in: roller skates, writing

One of the hardest parts of learning to skate is what comes with it: the blisters, raw patches, ripped up …

You want to buy roller skates. Welcome to the club! Now, what’s next?

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 / in: Kansas City Roller Warriors, roller derby, roller skates, writing

We’re several months into a rush on roller skates and I’ve seen a lot of people asking what kinds of …

My video series on rollerskating launches NOW!

August 22, 2020August 23, 2020 / in: roller skates, writing

I’m so excited to announce my newest endeavor: I’m starting a new video series about rollerskating! Okay, I’d be lying …

Black lives matter George Floyd photo

Media controls the narrative and you are part of the media

June 2, 2020August 27, 2020 / in: writing

What’s on my mind? The same things on everyone else’s minds. But I’m disturbed my a lot of what I’m …

I am not an artist, but my kids are holding a sketch of something I drew.

I am not an artist

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 / in: Mom life, writing

I was told when I was in the sixth grade that I am not an artist. My art teacher thought …

A writer's work area

Dreaming of writing, then making it happen

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 / in: writing

Here’s a fun fact: I first started writing when I was young and I began dreaming of writing books since …

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