Who’s Edie?
I’m a ski racer turned writer who is ridiculously immersed in the topic of skiing and ski racing. You can see proof of my obsession and a smattering of my writing at Racerex.com. That’s where I talk skiing, ski racing, parenting and the good/bad/ugly/tranformative power of sports. I also have a cooking blog Bring It! where I serve up recipes to help people be the best guest on the block.
What is the Mothership?
First and foremost it is my mother Nina, who passed away in 2019 after a ten year struggle with Alzheimer’s. It also happens to be the nickname for KT22, a mountain in the valley where I grew up that is dear to my heart and deep in my bones. For me, the Mothership is also the house where I grew up, where my parents hosted countless guests and strays, making them all feel welcome and loved.
Metaphorically (because we all need one mother of a metaphor) it’s the tether to that hovering vessel of our past and the launchpad for our future. The Mothership is where aliens beam up to feel normal, say anything and still get a free bowl of soup. It’s the place we all leave behind someday, but that never leaves us.
Alzheimer’s isn’t just about the disease. It’s about losing someone you love bit by bit, and also about complicated family dynamics, fear, guilt, shame, stress and so much super duper fun stuff that is hard to put into words let alone discuss. But there is a world beyond it, and you will get there. Losing the Mothership is about losing your safety net and finding the community that becomes your new one.
Everyone touched by Alzheimer’s needs a support network and good material that makes the journey easier, friendlier and even funnier. I hope this is a place where you’ll learn a little, laugh a little and feel a little lighter in a heavy time.
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