Art of the Listen - Bench Talk - Darla The Roller Derby Queen

SOME HIPPIE ADVICE FOR TODAY’S WORLD

Darla — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:30:58 +0000

Like the peace sign. Peaceful marches. Lean on me brotherly love. Without the current sharp sword of social media or the leaning left and right media coverage, most of that love sign advice was communicated in songs. One that keeps rattling around my brain these days has these lyrics: “I knew a man that I … Continue reading SOME HIPPIE ADVICE FOR TODAY’S WORLD →

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PANDEMIC PHENOMENON – ROLLER SKATES SELL OUT

Darla — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:03:53 +0000

The Covid-19 shutdowns may have shuttered the roller derby season for 2020, but there is no lack of eight-wheeled, social distancing skating going on as a result of the times. What more perfect way to glide through a shutdown than with a pair of skates, an open sidewalk, maybe a family outing. A definite rush … Continue reading PANDEMIC PHENOMENON – ROLLER SKATES SELL OUT →

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Will we ever touch again?

Darla — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:07:49 +0000

Six feet away. “Will we ever hug again?” is the question of the day. As we creep out of our seclusions, will the bright light of the sun maybe do away with the guy who put us there? Are we touch deprived? Will it be different now for friends who formerly met each other with … Continue reading Will we ever touch again? →

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WHAT YOUR GUT FEEL IS TELLING YOU THESE DAYS….

Darla — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:52:51 +0000

Yes, there is a virus out there. What does your gut tell you about it? That cold clutch in the stomach. Those fluttering butterflies. Your gut tells you how you are reacting to the situation. And it’s contagious. Ask the derby girls on the bench waiting for the action of the bout. Wondering if they … Continue reading WHAT YOUR GUT FEEL IS TELLING YOU THESE DAYS…. →

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WHAT ARE YOU SHARING TODAY?

Darla — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:33:28 +0000

So, we no longer shake hands or hug friends at a gathering. This week I was taught we can only touch feet with shoes on, touch elbows, or just make a kind of queenly wave at each other as we come in the door. I’m okay with that, I guess, as long as we can … Continue reading WHAT ARE YOU SHARING TODAY? →

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24…..

Darla — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:12:36 +0000

Three derby skaters equal 24 wheels on any given day. But on some days in history, just the number 24 speaks for everyone. A day when a person who wore that number on a jersey leaves the world and wheels stop turning long enough for us to acknowledge some truths. The truth that, like derby … Continue reading 24….. →

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BE THAT BRIGHT ONE….

Darla — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:20:07 +0000

It’s gloomy. People move slowly through the mush of winter. Gone is the sparkle of new snow and the rush of the holidays. What the world needs is a bright one. The person who smiles at you for no reason. A cheery remark. A splash of color. It could be you today! Be that bright … Continue reading BE THAT BRIGHT ONE…. →

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A BOOMERISH NOTE TO HOLIDAY MILLENNIALS…

Darla — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:43:13 +0000

Don’t get me wrong. I love millennials. I even have a few. And Lord knows roller derby needs them for Freshmeat (accepted term for derby newbies, no other implication intended). Even during the holidays. But when I read a recent MoneyWise article (“OK Boomers, These Christmas Traditions Are Dying Out”), I had a definite Boomerish … Continue reading A BOOMERISH NOTE TO HOLIDAY MILLENNIALS… →

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DECK THE HALLS – FOR JANUARY

Darla — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:40:59 +0000

Oh, come on, Darla! January? (I can hear you now). I am just now unpacking the ornaments for the Christmas tree! The turkey leftovers are still fresh in the fridge. January is a year away. Yeah, me too. Ornaments everywhere. Lists for presents and parties growing. Holiday travel plans. Credit cards out…. So why think … Continue reading DECK THE HALLS – FOR JANUARY →

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kARMIC COOKIES?

Darla — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:05:06 +0000

If you’ve read Darla’s derby story you know that when she needs direction, suddenly she sees twinkle lights pointing the way. So, I thought I would ask other people what they see. Or hear. Or feel when they go looking for some kind of otherly world advice. God winks. That’s what some say. Look for … Continue reading kARMIC COOKIES? →

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