When I tell people that I am conducting research on ROLLER SKATING history, people ask me if I am writing about ice skating, inline skating and stepping. Am I explaining my project incorrectly? What part of ROLLER SKATING don’t people don’t understand? If I am explaining this incorrectly verbally, allow me to clarify in writing.… Read More »
Did you know that people used to roller skate to organ music? Early skating was done to dances like the Waltz, Foxtrot and the Tango. In fact, if you visit Glenwood Roller Rink and other rinks where “seasoned” citizens roll, you will get a chance to see them in action. Roller Rink music changed in… Read More »
If you didn’t make it to Big John’s funeral and would like a copy of his obituary, just click on the obituary and it will download. Peace and blessings!
So far, most of our updates are about general roller skating information and questions to help people dig into their memory banks to pull out stories and share on the site. Our goal is to update our site every other Thursday, and most times we hit our target. Sometimes we don’t. Either way, you can… Read More »
I know you’re wondering, “What does blogger’s block have to do with roller skating?” Well, it was written by me, Marcie Hill, the researcher and writer behind Real Skate Stories. In addition to being a topic in which I am highly passionate, roller skating helps me overcome blogger’s block. It is a wonderful distraction from… Read More »
Have a wonderfully blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! Images: multiplesandmore