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

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