If you've been reading here very long, you know my life has a cycle. The hills and valleys of my moods, the rise and fall of distress and contentment, the occasional deep despair and sudden flashes of joy, are probably predictable. I haven't taken the time to look back and map them out, and i … Continue reading What’s Next?
Resistance
There's a story about Robert the Bruce, the Scottish king, and a spider, from 1306. According to the legend, he had been beaten in battle repeatedly and finally took refuge in a cave, near despair. While he was in the cave, he noticed a spider struggling to spin a web on the side of the … Continue reading Resistance
Who Knew?
Who knew that there were so many people in the US that were ok with women dying for lack of reproductive healthcare? Who knew that there were so many people who didn't care about immigrants or trans people or gay and lesbians folks? I didn't know. Not really. Now I do. With the illusion gone, … Continue reading Who Knew?
Staying Alive & Book Update
I'm pretty sure that many of my readers are old enough to remember the Bee Gee's classic from the days of disco. "Staying Alive" is staying alive in my head, playing over and over today... Because I'm doing that - staying alive. If you don't remember it - or want a refresher - here it … Continue reading Staying Alive & Book Update
A Little Lost
A weekend away with MP was very nice - we went to a music festival. The music was excellent, the weather was good, food trucks were plentiful - in many ways, it was a pleasant day. This was our first time away from home since he's been in the wheelchair. With firsts, comes lots of … Continue reading A Little Lost
But as It Turned Out
As it turned out, my new fetlife friend was not as big a jerk as he first seemed. Earlier, when we had chatted on Fet, he had said that he thought we were compatible. After his anti-seductive message that I shared on the blog yesterday, I messaged him back: I hate to say this, but … Continue reading But as It Turned Out
It’s Fetlife Time Again
If you've been reading here for a while, you may remember that, occasionally, I have an adventure of some sort on Fetlife that is too ludicrous, sad, or ridiculous to keep to myself. And sometimes, I share that story. I do try not to be mean about it, but that can be a challenge. This … Continue reading It’s Fetlife Time Again
A Kinky Retreat – Part 6
I didn't want to go the lunchroom, I didn't know any of the other people here and my head was reeling a bit from the sudden change in plans and new status. So I was relieved when Ms. Kirsty had lunch brought to us instead. It was a light lunch - chicken salad sandwich on … Continue reading A Kinky Retreat – Part 6
A Kinky Retreat – Part 5
I did not expect Sir Alex to tell me to put my clothes on. And he said it so matter-of factly, as if this were the obvious next step! I was hurt. Dismayed. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I bit my lip hard, refusing to let them spill over. "My clothes?" Of course … Continue reading A Kinky Retreat – Part 5
An Aside
I have another part of A Kinky Retreat about half done... but I've been distracted by a post I saw on my (very vanilla) facebook feed. Drew Tupper, a coach who works with couples, wrote it. When I read his posts, I sometimes bristle, on the verge of being offended, but then he shifts the … Continue reading An Aside
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