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

Flogger Tales v.2.122
By the time you have this Column in your hands or one your screen (http://www.baltimoregaylife.com/columns/leather/flogger_tales/index.shtml), we will be a breath away from the New Year. As I look back at this past year and the lessons that it has offered up to me, I look forward to what has yet to come. To say that my Journey this past year has been one hell of a ride is a huge understatement! But, with every loss comes a new gain, with every heart ache comes a new friend, and with every disappointment comes a new opportunity. What am I babbling about? ...Continue

Flogger Tales v.2.112
11.19.09 – What happens when your Title Year comes to a close? Commonly known as Stepping Down, though I (among other people) prefer to think of it as Stepping Aside; unless you plan on fading quietly into the background, just because your Title Year is over doesn’t mean the Community Service is. As many people will say, this is when the real work begins! And yes, there is such a thing as Titleholder Withdrawal—that bundle of emotions where you’re thrilled it’s over, you can’t believe it’s over, you have to adjust to the fact that the spotlight is no longer on you, you’re ecstatic that the spotlight is no longer on you… you get the idea. ...Continue