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Just got back from a Leather function with the local Leathercorps tonight with a lot on my mind. And reading some writings from a fellow Leatherman, I had to put fingers to keys and get some things out.

The week has been a trying one.

After getting back from an intense and enjoyable retreat among queer veterans in the wilds of Utah, the past few days have served as a period of readjustment to life back here. Among the world. There have been times when I wished I could be back among my veteran… Continue

A while ago, it seems, I found myself questioning my actions before acting. Mapping out almost every possible outcome like a "Create Your Own Adventure" novel. Most of it was due to the uncertainty of myself, my inner being, a deep-rooted insecurity that seemed to blossom its thor… Continue

There are times when the itch to gear up comes up and I find myself reading books pertaining to the Leather community as bedtime reading over a week's course. This has been one of those times.
Tonight, the local leathercorps will be holding the inauguration of their new board. I'll be attending as a member which, in a way, just blows my mind. Seriously, there were many, many times when I felt like I just didn't have the moxie to join up with something like this. But, here I am.

I'm often amused… Continue

For most of my life, I've often felt out-of-place either by my own doing (willingly, at times) or just by simple circumstance. How I came across the leather path is something I've not pondered on much. Mostly because the dissection and analysis take the fun out of the whole thing. What matters now is feeling connected to the leather community and I am taking it slow.

Speaking from my own experience, one cannot delve wholly into the leather community without first knowing oneself. To me, leather… Continue