"To please:" I wrote, very carefully, in my notebook. "to make someone feel happy or satisfied, or to give someone pleasure. I please by being obedient." I sighed. That was the third time I'd written it, and I still had 17 more times to go. In between each repetition, I paused to think about what … Continue reading To Please
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The Paradox of Submission
Submission: the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person. e.g. "They were forced into submission" The whole point of submission is that you're doing what someone else wants you to do. My long-time-ago unoffoical Dom, Mike, used to say, "You know how … Continue reading The Paradox of Submission
Her Training, Part 5
This is the second part of the drafts that I never published because I freaked myself out. It still does a little bit...} Master Joshua was holding her leash now. As she stood and turned to face the dining room table, she noticed there was a man already seated on one side of the table. … Continue reading Her Training, Part 5
Celebrating the Day
Wishing you all the joy of whatever religious celebration is yours - Easter, Passover, or Ridvan. The grands had Easter egg hunts and baskets and all the pleasure of searching for treats. I listened to Jesus Christ Superstar, which is my tradition. As a former Catholic, mostly Buddhist now, or Wiccan, or something, Easter is … Continue reading Celebrating the Day
Her Training, Part 4
Note: I was going through Drafts again last night, laughing at some of the brief entries I had started and book marking others to share here. One post was entitled Chicken It had two lines. I think I scared myself with my last fantasy, y'all. I do have two more parts of it - the … Continue reading Her Training, Part 4
Unbalanced
I've been thinking about this quote from Alain de Botton. There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life. Ever since I decided to quit marketing my business and lean into semi-retirement, I've had new business drop into my lap pretty steadily. My plan was to work for the … Continue reading Unbalanced
The Softening
"I don't believe you," he said. He said it gently. It wasn't a challenge, just an observation. I almost smiled, but, "No, it's true," I said. "I'm just not feeling it anymore, I don't think I even am submissive anymore." He nodded, so I knew he was listening. Then thought for a minute, while I … Continue reading The Softening
Another Saturday Night…
I think I live in song about half the time these days. I hope you're all already playing this oldie in your head. but in case you aren't, here it is. Another Saturday Night by Sam Cooke. https://youtu.be/0O8m0mMDpHw?si=dJWsaC0Ox_QsUfeW "Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody..." I guess that sounds sad, but if you listen … Continue reading Another Saturday Night…
The Dream
She woke up quite suddenly. Sat straight up in bed before she quite realized she was awake. She glanced around her, a bit disoriented. Her heart was pounding. Even in the dark, she began to absorb the familiar surroundings - her bed, her dresser, the walk-in closet with the half-open door - her heart rate … Continue reading The Dream
Siri, Get Directions…
For what it’s worth, I am no stranger to u-turns and do-overs. I know there are people who seem to be born knowing what they want to do. I am not one of them. I think of myself as a wanderer, out here exploring new worlds. Unlike Christopher Columbus, I’m not interested in looting, conquering, … Continue reading Siri, Get Directions…
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