Wednesday, April 4, 2007

R is for Roller Derby

They had names like Goldie Headlocks, Miss Creant, Killer Quick, Lois Blow. They were fully helmeted, padded, mouthguarded, fishnetted. They were fast, graceful, tough. I wanted to be out there. I wanted to be them. I wanted to be 15 years younger and living near leagues.

6 comments:

Deloney said...

Lois Blow, queen of my heart.

Helen said...

Oh those names! Lois Blow sounds like she could do double-duty in another profession. Goldi Headlocks is great. This "coastal carnage" persona is a whole different side of you...

Helen said...

PS What would be your roller derby name? Indigo Buntt-kicking?

Deloney said...

Indigo-go Grrl.

Indigo Bunting said...

H and D: I was hoping someone would suggest some names. I've been trying to think of some, and clearly, a lot of the good ones have been taken.

Queen of which organ?

Bridgett said...

Here in St. Louis...we have a little bit of a roller derby...my sister...sigh.