And Nothing Comes of It – Typical

If you don’t know who Danica Patrick is, she’s the face of GoDaddy, Tissot Watches, and the most winning woman in a sport dominated by men…car racing. And “winner” is right, as she is the only woman to ever have won the IndyCar Series  Read more>

The Penn State Jerry Sandusky scandal has been all over the news. One of the things I couldn’t help but notice in the TV coverage of this story is everyone insisting this scandal was not about football,  Read more>

When you see the footage and hear the concerns of the drivers before the race all you can think is “What the f!” Having worked at NASCAR for four years, I can’t think about the death of 33-year-old driver, Dan Wheldon, without getting choked up. This shouldn’t have happened.     Read more>

Football is back.

Ladies might not be aware of it, but men certainly are. There are four kinds of porn for men: food, booze, sports and well…actual porn.  Read more>

When it comes to hiking – shoe comfort, support and performance are key. According to Backpacker magazine, these are the top shoes in each light catagory that have been field tested on all terrains.  Read more>

I have always been a quasi-tomboy, skateboarding my way through adolescence while attempting things other girls my age couldn’t conceive of.  Read more>

Sunday is the Super Bowl. Women make up 44% of the fan base, but what if you’re one of the 56% of women who aren’t fans? You’re probably going to get dragged to a Super Bowl party, and you won’t know what to do. Relax. I’m here to help.  Read more>

You know we’ve come a long way baby with American Football when French Master Chef, Eric Ripert of La Bernadin in NYC, is suggesting what to cook for Superbowl Sunday. Hint: it ain’t nachos, chili and sliders.  Read more>

A Missing Hockey Puck!

Hey Chicago criminal element, time to get busy because unless you stole a puck, FBI eyes are focused elsewhere.  Read more>

In its 10th Year and bigger than ever, the Winter X Games returns to Aspen January 27-30th. More than 125 athletes will be competing in Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobiling, and tops on the list is Gretchen Bleiler, Pro Snowboarder  Read more>

Back in June 2008, as a producer at CNN, I interviewed a 77-year-old woman named Barbara Hillary. She is a cancer survivor and the first African-American woman to reach the North Pole at the age of 75. Hillary is sharp, spunky, and made for a fascinating interview.  Read more>

One of the best compliments I have ever received came from one of my oldest friends, Hawkins. He turned to me one day, out of left field, and said, “Christa, you’re complicated.”   Read more>