Second for the day, a gift

Read this today, and it spoke to me.  I offer it to you, only because the dream is something that keeps us open to all the gifts of the world.  It is that openness that can lead to the most Erotic moments of our lives. “This Is the Dream,” by …

Practice

I have been quite rude over the last week, and have linked to this post twice but had not yet published it.    I am, however, glad I finished it for the link does take you here either way.  But I will tease you again and publish it today before …

Food and Company

The consumption of food within the context of good company is something worthy of celebration so much so that it is in and of itself that celebration.  When given the hospitality of friends, it is a good thing to return the favor by hosting a meal for them.  It is …

Art, and touching History

I have posted before on the joys and necessity of art.  Being with art is a way of practicing a level of communication with what is inside and what is outside of yourself that is necessary, rewarding, sensuous, and nurturing, and I think anyone who has read this blog is …

Ubaldo Vitali

I was listening to one of my favorite programs today, CNN’s The Next List.  I have them recorded so I can watch at my convenience.  This was about an old world trained fifth generation Master Silversmith named Ubaldo Vitali.  OK, interesting, I like a good craftsman and artist, until I …

Why are We Here?

In a recent conversation I was having on FetLife.Com, a friend mentioned that “Its all about trust and having fun while doing so at least for me.”  That prompted a rather heartfelt response from me and I thought I would elaborate here. As you know, I have been reading “50 …

Another Shade

This is a continuation of my blog on the “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy by E. L. James.  As I do not wish to present spoilers I will concentrate on several points other than the plot which come to mind.  I also should say that I have finished reading only …

The Shades of Grey

I think this will be a multiple post.  I have been reading the ever popular “50 Shades of Grey.”  I will do my best not to present spoilers, but it gives me an opportunity to talk a bit about the difference between delightful and popular fiction, life as it presents …

The Sadist I Am

I tend to have this discussion several times a year.  People ask me why I like to torture people.  My usual and almost imediate reaction is to look at them with an expression of, “Christ, what kind of an Ass Hole do you think I am?”  So I thought I would …

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