Flogger Tales v.3.21
02.15.10 – Who ordered the snow!?! I know I certainly did not. And with all the snow that we have gotten come cancelled Events, rescheduled meetings, and lots of lower back pain from shoveling!! Being snowed in with my Immediate Leather Family was a riot. It was a wonderful opportunity to just be ourselves, play our crazy version of Spades, and launch into an all night marathon of Risk, the board game. ...Continue

Flogger Tales v.3.12
01.31.10 – Is there room for romance in Leather? I can speak from personal experience and tell you the answer is, “Yes, absolutely!” At its extreme, Leather can be rigidly codified; leaving many to wonder how is romance possible. But if you look closer, you’ll see romance in the Rituals that are set, in the Protocols that are adhered to, and in the Respect that is mutually conferred. Ultimately, it is up to the parties involved to negotiate and discuss how much romance is a factor in their individual relationship. But romance is a lot closer in Leather than you may think. ...Continue

Flogger Tales v.3.11
And here we are… officially into 2010. Someone I trust said to me, “just because the cliff is there doesn’t mean you have to jump.” And I guess truer words were never spoken. Sometimes in our quest for control, we feel the need for action to be taken, and at times it is best just to let things be for a while. Of course, easier said than done, right? I’ll warn you now, this Column is venturing into some uncharted territory this time around, so strap yourselves in!! ...Continue

Flogger Tales v.2.123
Happy New Year!! Yes, by the time you have this Column in your hands or on your screen (http://www.baltimoregaylife.com/columns/leather/flogger_tales/index.shtml) it will be 2010!! Time flies and “Flogger Tales” is now in its third calendar year!! Thank you for your continued readership and support!! And before I run out of exclamation points, let dive right into this Column!! ...Continue

Flogger Tales v.2.121
12.03.09 – Happy Holidays! Yes, it’s that time of year where we all need to take a moment to reflect on what is important to us, what we’re thankful for, and what holds the most meaning to us. If we take away the turkey and the food and the gifts and the tree and the lights and whatnot, what’s left is Family and Friends. So grab the people around you close, and let them know how special they are to you, and how appreciative you are of them. Material things come and go, but meaningful relationships last a lifetime!! ...Continue