It’s been quite a summer. Lots of loss and therefore lots of cigarettes (sorry parents, I promise to quit again soon). I’ve had the unique experience of being “homeless” for a bit. Though, not because of shitty finances, but because I decided I needed to start a new chapter in my life, which meant leavingContinue reading “Making Lemonade”
Author Archives: Rachel Kathryn
The Missing Dildo
A friend told me this story today while I was driving and I had to double-check that the people in the car next to me had their windows up because I was laughing so loudly. So my friend…we’ll call her Patricia…bought herself a dildo awhile back. Atta girl. Let me also clarify that when PatriciaContinue reading “The Missing Dildo”
A Monday with a Case of the Mondays
Sometimes I’ll have a Monday so messy I just have to laugh. So that’s what we’re doing here. Mondays are the worst as it is. Especially coming off a phenomenal multiday trip to my personal version of Never Never Land. But this week’s Monday definitely had its own case of the Mondays. I mean, it’sContinue reading “A Monday with a Case of the Mondays”
Introverts + Door-to-Door Salespeople
COVID has been a blessing. Now, now, before you get all huffy about how insensitive it is that I say so, let me tell you why. As an introvert, I’ve hated every single doorbell ring I’ve ever heard as an adult. My mind immediately jumps to thinking, “Oh god, who is here and why didn’tContinue reading “Introverts + Door-to-Door Salespeople”
Body Dysmorphia and Athletes
Disclaimer and Eating Disorder Trigger Warning: This is a dangerous subject for everyone. It’s also a very difficult subject. I’m writing this blog post because I realized I’ve had a terrifyingly bad relationship with my body image in the past few months, largely surrounding the big race I ran last month. And even though I’mContinue reading “Body Dysmorphia and Athletes”
Surviving a Pandemic with Autism
You guys. It’s that time of year again, when I get to brag about my favorite family in Firestone! This family here. This stone-cold pack of weirdos whom I just love to love. That’s right, it’s Carbon Valley time. Last year’s Carbon Valley Half Marathon may have been canceled, but this year we’re taking itContinue reading “Surviving a Pandemic with Autism”
Browned Avocados: Getting Tan at the Zion 100
I sincerely wish I could wrap up the entire Zion 100 experience, cram it into a jar, and carry it around my neck like how Bob carried Gill in What About Bob? Because holy shit. There’s so much to say, so much I don’t want to forget. And yet, there’s so much that I knowContinue reading “Browned Avocados: Getting Tan at the Zion 100”
Adventures at King Soopers
Last night, as I was struggling to fall asleep, memories of my first job and the people I met there kept flooding my brain. It was very much like grieving a family member instead of a corporate establishment. I worked at King Soopers on Table Mesa for two years–an eternity for a high school student.Continue reading “Adventures at King Soopers”
The Great Toilet Seat Debate II
Perhaps the best part about writing this blog is the colorful comments I get in return. The Great Toilet Seat Debate was among the finest comment collectors of any blog post I have ever written. The post itself was pretty short, but boy did it open a monster can of worms. If the toilet seatContinue reading “The Great Toilet Seat Debate II”
Hi. I’m Here.
Once again, I’m so, so sorry for going AWOL these past few months. I had committed to writing to help curb the discomfort from COVID, but then Colorado started to open back up and I found myself diving face first into anything and everything I could. Around the same time, I decided it would beContinue reading “Hi. I’m Here.”
The Pickle Writer 