A little life update for this space ❤️
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame announced in January that I’ve stepped into the role of Curator. It still feels a bit surreal to type that.
This job is honestly a dream, and it’s coming on the other side of finishing my Master’s degree, which feels like a good reminder that it’s never too late to follow the things you care deeply about.
This month has already reminded me why this work matters.
For Women’s History Month, I had the opportunity to host a conversation about Saskatchewan women’s baseball, past, present, and what’s just beginning. From the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the launch of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, it was a chance to highlight stories that have too often been overlooked.
In my curator role, I was able to bring together an incredible group: Maureen Ulrich (Playwright), Teagan Witko (Sports Broadcaster), Braidy Birdsall, and Addie Ziebart (Baseball Athletes), each representing a different part of that story, from history to the next generation stepping onto the professional stage.
Moments like that remind me that curatorial work isn’t just about preserving the past; it’s about creating space for stories to be heard, shared, and continued.
My Home Runs & Dirt Roads isn’t changing. This project and blog remain independent and rooted in research, archives, stories, and community memory. The thoughts shared here are mine, and the stories will keep coming from all over the prairie baseball map. But it’s nice to be able to bring together my work and my passion every once in a while ; )
I’m also still proudly involved as a volunteer board member with the Indian Head Museum, and I’ll always be part of helping to move the Indian Head Rockets story forward. That work and that community are close to my heart.
I’m incredibly grateful for you all, for the encouragement over the years, for following my blog, and for the reminder that passion projects can sometimes grow into something bigger.
I encourage each of you to follow your curiosity and follow your dreams. You won’t regret it!
And if you’re ever in Regina, pop into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and say hi!
Now I’d like to share the conversation I had with these incredible women, and I look forward to watching Addie and Braidy’s careers unfold as they enter the Women’s Professional Baseball League!
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