Today was the day. I took my minimum skills test (oh and it’s my husband’s birthday). As anticipated, I did not pass my laps – but it was a great experience. While skating my laps, I… more →
Ellen on Wheelswrote 6 hours ago: I had this brilliant idea a few years ago that I was going to be the greatest roller derby girl ever … more →
wrote 7 hours ago: Ever since I was in the 7th grade, I’ve thought about being in a roller derby. Tonight I watch … more →
wrote 8 hours ago: The least you can do for your equipment is to remove it from your car IMMEDIATELY after you get home … more →
wrote 13 hours ago: Hello? Audrey? AUDREY, CAN YOU HEAR ME? … I can’t see a damn thing in here. … more →
wrote 18 hours ago: Stephannie Tallent, tech editor, designer, and now author of California Revival Knits just does such … more →
wrote 19 hours ago: My birthday was Wednesday. I turned 31, which I don’t mind telling people because I still look … more →
wrote 19 hours ago: For weeks, I’ve been complaining about pain in my groin. Go ahead and laugh, I would, too — th … more →
wrote 23 hours ago: First, I just want to say that Wednesday was my one-year anniversary of playing roller derby. Huzzah … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Meet Kelly Von Lunen, AKA Mel Breakdown! Read on for more about this Kansas Derby Gal and a recipe … more →
wrote 1 day ago: My first bout, which was a “Fresh Meat” bout and also our Season Closer, was scheduled f … more →
wrote 1 day ago: The first week after my surgery was pretty much agony and now I’m hearing the funny stories ab … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Taken on Christmas day when I received the gift of a lifetime. Virginia Tech said au revoir to the c … more →
wrote 1 day ago: I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and photographing the Derby Dames of Columbia, MO. Of course, … more →
wrote 1 day ago: I haven’t been to derby in two weeks… though it feels like forever. I’ve had work … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Let’s be honest here, I am one of these people that hates exercise. I’m the one with a s … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Here I go again - I’ll be following the Tri-City Thunder to Milwaukee for the Brew City Brewha … more →
wrote 2 days ago: Photo courtesy of David Crane. Me falling courtesy of sin-e-star, TCRG. First, let’s get one … more →
wrote 2 days ago: I suffered a Trimalleolar Fracture (ankle fractured in three places), on May 19th, 2012, during my f … more →
wrote 2 days ago: Click to view slideshow. One of the advantages in watching a young roller derby league grow are the … more →