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Category Archives: Personal
Gear 6
Six young men, six pairs of boots, six points of view on the kink/gear/fetish community. This was my running crew the other night when a group of us went out together wearing our gear. We are a diverse pack ranging … Continue reading
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I have something to tell you…
As the holidays approach and I make plans to head home to celebrate, I’m preparing myself for the inevitable awkwardness that comes up when interacting with my conservative Christian family. I love my family and I have a strong sense … Continue reading
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Where I Want to Be
Recently I was challenged by a seasoned leatherman about why it is I want to be a part of the Leather Community. He wanted to make sure I wasn’t just some punk who is in it only to strut around … Continue reading
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GEAR
The first time I went to CODE at the Eagle and saw all the guys in their gear, I thought it was hyper-masculine dress up. I perceived leather to be on the far, opposite side of the spectrum from drag; … Continue reading
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Acceptance of a Swan
Last night I had the privilege of watching dozens of shirtless young men sweat and jump around on a stage. No, I wasn’t at a bar full of go-go boys…I went to see Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake–a reinterpretation of the … Continue reading
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Kinky Halloween
Hide ya kids, hide ya wife, cause there’s a dirty kinky savage up in here. HALLOWEEN! I love it! And this year I combined my Native American heritage with my love of gear. The result: PAGFI (Post-Apocolyptic Glam Fetish Indian). … Continue reading
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The Type
Recently I shared about my ventures in the Leather World with my straight female friend, Caroline. As a dear and supportive friend she exclaimed, “That’s so exciting! Sounds awesome!” and followed up with a less enthusiastic, “But you don’t really … Continue reading
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CODE Hotties
Here’s a sexy pic for all the pervs out there who read my blog. I hope each and every one of you is a perv…cause that means you’re human and honest. I love this photo because it captures several cool … Continue reading
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Leather Beginnings
For me, my venture down the Leather rabbit hole really began over the summer… I stand alone at the bar on the second floor of the Eagle in the dim reddish light looking at myself in the mirror behind the … Continue reading
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About Me
I always think it’s a good idea for the author of a blog to share a bit about himself so readers have a general sense of who’s behind the text. A big component of this blog is self-exploration and discovery, … Continue reading