When I was twelve, my middle school girlfriends and I called boys on the phone, hovered by the fence at Pop Warner football practice, and sat around at slumber parties speculating on which boys might ride past on their bikes or try to peek in the windows.
Ellen Nordberg
In the Deep End: Sprinting Through Water for Rehab and Cross-Training
Running in deep water reduces impact, adds resistance, increases flexibility and improves circulation. Article originally published in American Fitness Magazine.
Featured Story Teller at Truth Be Told Boulder’s Story Slam, December
“The Townie” — Ellen shares the story of her secret encounter with JFK Jr.
What Rock Climbing Taught Me About Love
“I’d been divorced in my twenties, and later dumped by a longtime boyfriend. I was 37, living in a “boy-free zone,” and doubtful I had any more chances at love….”
Smooth Operators or Wild Animals?
FROM COLORADO BABIES MAGAZINE, FALL 2015
My twin boys have been fascinated by pretty girls since they could wave from their double stroller. But as a mom who grew up with only one sister, I have zero experience with handling little boys who notice females and recruit their own babysitters.
The Barre Effect
Is it ballet? Dance? Pilates? Yoga? Turns out barre formats can be all of the above. Article published in Boulder Lifestyle.
What My Son Taught Me About Red Sox Uniforms and Being A Twin
“I was eagerly picking out Red Sox margarita glasses while waiting for our flight home when one of my 5-year-old twin boys approached me…..”
The Road Runner, the Identical Twins, and the Garage Door Opener
Exhibit A:
We’re late for gymnastics class and I yell downstairs to my five year old boys to grab coats and get in the car. I dash into the bathroom only to hear the garage door go up. Then go down again. Then up. Then down again.