Words by Laura Wynn

Roller Skating Down Memory Lane

(excerpt)

Last week I attended my first  ”School Skate Night” as an adult. Sure, the pompom display has been replaced with photos of roller derby icons, and the wishing well now houses a mini-arcade, but otherwise: a time capsule.

After lacing my worn rental skates, I grasped the hands of my four children.  In chain format we slowly click, click, rolled our way to the smooth rink… Read the entire story originally published at KCFreePress

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SatchWill says… I remember the huge pickles! One of my favorites at Skateland South.  Lovely piece.  Brought back some lovely memories, with a side of goose-bumps, that I’ll hold forever.

Emily says… I was really moved by (this story), and thought it was such a cool perspective. It was really neat how the fun experience of skating (and the similar nostalgic memories it evokes for all of us) was viewed also through the lens of watching your kids and how the way they experienced skating said a lot about their personalities and about the past/future- I just thought it had a lot to say in a really great way! I look forward to reading more of your articles!