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Been thinking about playing roller derby for a while now? Salt City Derby Girls are looking for some fresh meat. Click here for all the information and get out there and skate!
Bad Mother
Last Sunday was Mother's Day, when we celebrate all things maternal. The Salt Lake Tribune ran a book review in paper that day of a new book called 'Bad Mother'. Ayelet Waldman's essay, originally published in the New York Times' series 'Modern Love', caused a ruckus because she stated the unthinkable. Waldman had the audacity to challenge the sanctimonious institution of motherhood. In her essay, she stated that she loved her husband more than her children. Her essay outraged mothers. Or perhaps she dared to state something that they'd felt but dared not speak.
I haven't read the book yet, but I will. Issues surrounding motherhood fascinate me. So much is left unsaid. Women and society fear the sentiments that sometimes motherhood is a pain in the ass. Mothers are made to feel like outcasts if they express even the tiniest amount of dissatisfaction.
I will read Bad Mother and post a review. In the meantime, you can read the Salt Lake Tribune review here or the New York Times review here.
I haven't read the book yet, but I will. Issues surrounding motherhood fascinate me. So much is left unsaid. Women and society fear the sentiments that sometimes motherhood is a pain in the ass. Mothers are made to feel like outcasts if they express even the tiniest amount of dissatisfaction.
I will read Bad Mother and post a review. In the meantime, you can read the Salt Lake Tribune review here or the New York Times review here.
Happy Mother's Day JT Style
I didn't think that they could ever top D*ck in a Box but this may have done it.
Chicks Who Rule: Martha Ellis
When I started this blog, one of the ideas that I had was to occasionally spotlight amazing women in our community. I think I did one post in the 'series' eight months ago and nothing since. A review of my archive shows that I actually never did that first post. It lives only in mind. Sigh. Today, I rectify that.
I am fortunate to have so many incredible women in my life, one of whom is Martha Ellis. Yesterday, Martha, a firefighter, was promoted to Division Chief of Salt Lake City Fire Department. She is the first woman to hold this position. You can read the Salt Lake Tribune's story here or see KSL's video clip here. The photo above is from the Salt Lake Tribune article.
But I wanted to give you the rest of the story. Martha is so full of life that you can't help but be drawn to her. Her quick wit and laughter makes you feel completely comfortable, this in spite of her formidable presence at 6’ tall with blond locks and piercing blue eyes. She’s a pizza loving, champagne-swilling kind of friend that would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it or just for the fun of it.
Oh, did I mention that she could totally kick your ass? Martha is a five-time world champion in the Firefighter Combat Challenge and a triathlete. She and her hubby (also a firefighter and Firefighter Combat Challenge champion) write a fitness column in a Fire & Rescue magazine. Click here to check out one of their columns.
Additionally, she is a terrific Mom to an amazing little girl with an incredible whiskey voice (for a seven year old). Martha manages a challenging career and family with humor and grace. She’s both a mentor and inspiration to me and I’m sure she would be to you too.
I am fortunate to have so many incredible women in my life, one of whom is Martha Ellis. Yesterday, Martha, a firefighter, was promoted to Division Chief of Salt Lake City Fire Department. She is the first woman to hold this position. You can read the Salt Lake Tribune's story here or see KSL's video clip here. The photo above is from the Salt Lake Tribune article.
But I wanted to give you the rest of the story. Martha is so full of life that you can't help but be drawn to her. Her quick wit and laughter makes you feel completely comfortable, this in spite of her formidable presence at 6’ tall with blond locks and piercing blue eyes. She’s a pizza loving, champagne-swilling kind of friend that would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it or just for the fun of it.
Oh, did I mention that she could totally kick your ass? Martha is a five-time world champion in the Firefighter Combat Challenge and a triathlete. She and her hubby (also a firefighter and Firefighter Combat Challenge champion) write a fitness column in a Fire & Rescue magazine. Click here to check out one of their columns.
Additionally, she is a terrific Mom to an amazing little girl with an incredible whiskey voice (for a seven year old). Martha manages a challenging career and family with humor and grace. She’s both a mentor and inspiration to me and I’m sure she would be to you too.
Book Review: That Went Well
That Went Well: Adventures in Caring for My Sister by Terrell Harris DouganMy review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was recommended to me by one of the health professionals that sees Ryan. She assured me that our situation was quite different that the one described in the memoir but she thought that I might enjoying reading the book nonetheless. The author, Dougan, is a Salt Lake native who describes her experiences growing up with a mentally disabled sister and later becoming her caregiver.
She shares the joy and pain of trying to carve out the best life possible for her sister. She tells a sometimes humorous and other times heartbreaking tale which occasionally hit close to home. Dougan was a columnist for the Deseret News for over a decade and her writing style is easy and conversational. Although, at times the memoir jumped around as if some chapters were compilations of past pieces that she'd written.
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Ryan is 18
On Friday, my baby turned 18. Even saying it out loud doesn't make it any less incredible. It is inconceivable to me that 18 years have passed since he was born. Another reminder of how quickly life passes by.
It is an exciting and anxiety-inducing time for Ryan (and his parents!) as we ponder where his path will take him. His impending adulthood has had him stressed out for months. Lauren sent him an insightful note about her experience turning 18. I think her words comforted him greatly.
We are busy trying to explore all options that might be available for him. We've been very fortunate to meet amazing people in the last few months who are helping us open doors for him. But, most importantly, I hope he knows how much he is loved and how proud we are of all that he has accomplished.
Salt City Shakers vs Junction City
The Salt City Shakers All-Star travel team is made up of players from all four home teams (Bombers, Cleavers, Dealers & Sisters). The Shakers play teams from other leagues. This Saturday the Shakers' season kicks off as we play Junction City Roller Girls from Ogden. History will be made on Saturday as this will be the first (of hopefully many!) inter-league bouts with teams from Utah.
The Shakers will also be playing the Fabulous Sin City Roller Girls from Vegas in June and then we'll take it on the road as we face Junction City in Ogden, and Reno and LA at their home turf. We are super excited about our roster this year and are looking forward to a terrific season.
Get all the details at the Salt City Derby Girls website. Plus, we have these amazingly shiny, new yellow jerseys. You won't want to miss it!
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