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Okay
I scrimmaged. I wasn't good at it, but I did it.And tonight is an endurance skate and speed skating lesson. Wed. nights are hell.How're you all doing?I need to get some okra plants, and I might start zucchini and/or cu… -
Sore and happy...
The theme of all my post-workout thoughts.Today is different, though, because I freaking passed my assessment and ima scrimmage tomorrow with the vets. Playing roller derby is like opening a Christmas card to find a Pow… -
The skater must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Leslea:bends at knees and hips with shoulders backswings arms fluidlyhas steady, confident, fluid stridesuses both feet to push forward on straightawaysperforms smooth crossovers with skating at a brisk pace going into a… -
You asked for it, you got it. Finally.
I forget nothing. If you're interested in any of that sweet DCRG gear, go to derbycityrollergirls.com and have at it. They will LOVE you for it. And send me pics of you in your stuff. -
Leslea's Little Shop of Horrors
New item!One Uglydoll - Uglydog! Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is brand new.One glowing pink Dolores Umbridge sweater: and, of course, my roller derby necklaces: Oh, don't forget the modified tee: Get in touch, make me an… -
National Day of Silence
A young boy was murdered in February, in California. He was shot and killed in his classroom by another classmate because he was gay. He was in the 8th grade. That isn't right. On so many levels.Tomorrow is the Natio… -
My latest column
Sorry the link is a day or two late. I hope you like this. Even if you don't live in the area, I know you have stuff like this where you live! -
more glasses options
Zenni Optical ($8 glasses!) bought an ad on one of my blogs, I thought I'd shop their frames, as well.I like these: and these: (to wear when I skate)and about 4 other pairs. At these prices, I can get three pair + my ey… -
glasses photos, pt 2
What Tommy wants, Tommy gets.Forgive my dour expression. I hate buying glasses. (Obv., since I haven't replaced the ones that broke 5-6 years ago) same as pair above Cuz this is how we go out... very Leslie … -
stuff and stuff and more stuff!
Stuff #1: Obama was a few blocks from my house today. Yes. I can smell the pheromones from here.Stuff #2: I think that since it is now fricking beautiful outside, I need to take eRocky down and put something else up. … -
garden power!
So, Steve tilled the garden yesterday, and today he's sore and groggy and looks like hell, but he's still my hero, and he admitted that it was still an easier job than tilling virgin turf last year.Today I raked, put dow… -
I feel good!
And not just because I got YOU! (although that is a definite boost)So, I found some supplements that actually help me use the energy from the food I eat. Last night we skipped the endurance skate and worked on techniqu… -
Three times a lady
So I once, twice, three times...Well, I'll get there. If you read my rollerderby blog, you'll read most of this twice, so....you are aware. It just was such an important day today, I really feel like blogging about it … -
much to blog about
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which ones do you like better?
The ones on the top, or the bottom? -
Cool stuff to keep me off the streets
Okay, here is the Umbridge sweater: It is pretty delicate, so I would spot-clean it only if I were you. Shipping could probably be done for about $5.50 anywhere in the US. If you're interested in this beautiful gem, … -
those wipes aren't for your butt, Seamus
I found him wiping his behind w/ handwipes, in the sunroom."Pull your pants up, Seamus.""I'm wiping my butt.""Why are you wiping your butt out here?""Because I'm wiping it.""Pull your underwear and your pants up, Seamus.… -
Curious about all this RD stuff I write about?
Watch a local TV segment with my Derby City Rollergirls!!! :DDCRG on KET's Louisville Life -
And we'll raise funds funds funds
Busy day. Feel like I'm on the wheel running hard and not getting anywhere. Wish all my work was portable from computer to computer. Barbecue chicken in the crockpot. Boys in the sunshine, dog in the mud.Asparagus...… -
Bugs, insects, creepy things
Turns out I had a shipping and sales tax snafu on my etsy store, so if you tried ordering and got a weird total--TRY AGAIN! Thank you!Fundraising update:Cash donations = $43Necklaces ordered = 3Tupperware catalogs reque… -
RollerCon update
$43 in donations3 necklaces orderedI saw my own photos today from practice. I look fat. I've got to get in better shape for derby. I need to drop some pounds, fast. How do you get rid of fat, and get faster?Also...I … -
Going in for the kill
Okay. So, I like all kinds of music. I honestly do.But one kind of music I don't listen to a lot is Country. (or Western.)You know why? Because in order for a Country song to have legs, it either has to make you want… -
Donation update! :D
Thank you, benefactor #4! I woke up this morning to a $15 boost. That puts me at $43 donated. Namaste!I really need to stop staying up so late. Tonight, no matter what, I want to get to bed early. I am sore all over… -
So--sore--can't--type
Thank you to my third benefactor today. I'm now up to $28! And that's $28 I didn't have toward the trip yesterday, so, yeehaw!!!If you think of someplace good to post my ad, let me know.We did so many hard exercises las… -
Oh, okay
It was nice of y'all to suggest it. Help send me to RollerCon!Tell me if you want a shout-out, a coloring picture in the mail, a mention on my website, or just my love...I'll make it happen.Thank you, so far, to my two … -
Thank you, xangazons
Thank you, hermitageThank youThank you, Iris!Thank you real estateThank you blanket sleepThank youThank you, bogus!*Oh, Alannis. Where fore art thou? Hopefully off honing your acting skillz.REGARDLESS, thank you for le… -
INSPIRE ME
I'm working on something, and I need inspiration.Tell me what story you desperately want to have told.A friend came to me this morning wanting the paper to write about equine rescue, because of the hay shortage and resul… -
hot girls with big hearts
What would your motto be? Not just for you personally--but for you and your co-workers, or teammates, or your family?I've probably got several mottos. For my family, it's probably "zany silly people who love each other… -
Rocky--psshaw!
I am still very tired from this weekend. Rocky has nothing on roller derby. I wanted inspiration, and now I have surpassed it. Unbelievable. Was it really just a couple of months ago that I whined about not being act… -
what's with the cinnamon rolls?
Lately, if I don't inhale multiple cinnamon rolls (or cinnamon roll equivalent products) per day, it's like I can't operate. Yesterday I considered it a personal victory that I didn't finish the entire cinnamon roll fro… -
Hillary and Obama?
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I'm with he
Who knew? YOU? 'Fess up.What's to be done? A movement to make xanga hipper? A facebook group for people who can't navigate confusing college-student-populated bulletin boards filled w/ inane dialogue? Lord, God, I g… -
current writing projects
currently writing/researching:DIY storyBiz First interviewsPoetry collectionRoller Derby storycolumnmy novel-in-progress (have I told you about this?)story on the schoolstory on the principalStatus unclear:food allergy p… -
Bush supporters
I'm curious. Why do you support our current president?Interesting summary of laws Bush has broken in office. I'm not political--this seems a pretty unbiased article based on historical facts. Here's an article from tw… -
Shopping problem
I now have two pairs of shoes I bought specifically for roller derby. That's in addition to the two pair of skates. I have probably 6-7 skirts. (Thank you, goodwill!) I can't even get started on my feathery boa and o…
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