Back in the time when there was no internet, only three available channels – and remotes were the vision of sci-fi movies – there was a TV show called, “To Tell the Truth.” The game consisted of three guests who claimed to be the same person and have the same occupation. The celebrity panelists asked […]
Getting mighty real with ourselves Read More »
Every year at about this time, our community enjoys the excitement and fellowship of Pride. Pride celebrations across the country continue throughout the summer. The collective attitude and acceptance raise spirits, and raise awareness of our community’s strengths and, well, our fabulosity. But do you ever wonder: How can we keep it going? I do. And
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines stigma as “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something; archaic: a scar left by a hot iron: brand – a mark of shame or discredit: stain: an identifying mark or characteristic; a specific diagnostic sign of a disease.” In the
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If you ever wonder what America is thinking, I’ve found a great barometer of political pinion: laundromats. Our dryer broke recently, so there have been multiple weekly trips to the neighborhood laundry until it can get fixed. And while waiting, usually on Sunday, usually while reading the Sunday New York Times, there have been multiple
I have been watching Donald Trump’s campaign with a sort of morbid curiosity for the last few months.It feels almost surreal to me that the reality TV star could actually end up winning the White House, but he is certainly closer than any other Republican running for the Oval Office. Recently I became aware of
I survived a Trump rally! Read More »
Nothing is more exciting than cleaning out your basement, right? So many boxes full of things that make you say: “why the hell did I even buy this?” Clothes that are too small, Jackie Collins novels that once held your interest, and tattered stuffed animals worn smooth from childish affection. It was during such a
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to chat up a few men who are not involved directly in the Leather/Kink community. Granted, the reasons for our interactions weren’t necessarily to talk. However, more and more, I’m finding that my quest for carnal satisfaction involves more than just the need for physical gratification. I find that sexual
The Ministry of Leather Read More »
“In the age we live in, every flaw and misstep is recorded on film or video, then spilled like red ink over the Internet and discussed ad nauseam, until even the photographic evidence comes into question. Whether it’s a grainy, night-vision sex tape, a DUI mug shot or a fashion blunder that results in exposing
“Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?” –Roger Daltrey I was talking to my romantic partner in crime, Millie, and we were talking about the “invisible colors” sort to speak; those of us in the community who aren’t really represented either in pop culture in general or even within the community itself. Millie is a
Subtle colors breaking out Read More »
With Pride celebrations around the corner, and warmer weather, I’d like to make what I call a “modest proposal.” Elsewhere, I have admitted to trolling Facebook. Rather than spending the rest of our natural lives discussing whether FB honestly reflects or distorts a clear vision of our communities, humor me and assume this: A lot
The young and the rest of us Read More »
