Introduction by Abby Tallmer, Recipient of Leather Community Research and Journalism Scholarship

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Sep 042012
 

by Abby Tallmer

I am both thrilled and honored to be the recipient of the first Leather Community Research and Journalism Scholarship awarded on behalf of Leatherpage.com by Leland Carina. The privately-funded scholarship for research and journalism funds travel and lodging for a weekend-long stay in Chicago, providing an opportunity to conduct primary research at the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) as well as a one on one meeting with Rick Storer, Executive Director of LA&M. According to Leland, my first duty as recipient is to introduce myself to you, no small task. So here is my initial attempt: Continue reading »

Leatherpage Scholarship Awarded!

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Sep 012012
 

Congratulations to Abby Tallmer of New York City!

Abby has been part of the NYC queer leather scene for more than 30 years. She recently had a memoir/essay called “Losing the Meatpacking District: A Queer History of Leather Culture“ published in the book “Best Sex Writing 2012″ (Cleis Press, Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel & Susie Bright, 2012).

I will leave it to Abby to further introduce herself and the work she plans to do for Leatherpage. Suffice it to say that I am extremely excited to see what she will come up with.

Leatherpage received many very strong applications for this scholarship. It was very heartening to read through them, to see direct evidence of people with amazing skill sets who are dedicated to research and journalism in our community.

The experience of receiving and reading these applications was very moving. I am going to try to secure more funding so that Leatherpage will be able to offer additional scholarships.

If you have any leads for organizations that would like to combine efforts, please get in touch with me.

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Race’s bar September 2012

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Aug 292012
 

With major thanks to Race Bannon, here are his calendar entries taken from Race’s Bar kinky gay men’s group. If you want to know more, check out Race’s blog.

The purpose of this doc is to list all of the kinky/sex events in San Francisco so group members have a one-stop location for everything going on in the upcoming month or so. I’ll start adding content to this doc soon. Please do not edit this page. Post any event you want included on the group wall and Race will update this page as he can.

 

SAN FRANCISCO EVENT CALENDAR

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IMsL loses venue; search for new space begins

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Aug 272012
 

From the Producers of International Ms. Leather Weekend:

Due to a change in management at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, IMsL will be moving to a new hotel beginning in 2013. We are committed to providing sex positive educational and social programming and to that end we are currently seeking a new venue to meet our needs. This will most likely result in a change from our previously announced dates. We regret any inconvenience this causes our attendees. We will let you know as soon as we have a new venue.

The Producers Of IMsL

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woof

 Contributors, Randy, Updates  No Responses »
Aug 172012
 

by Randy (aka Tuck)

I think I’ve mentioned here before, but just in case it wasn’t clear, I’m into puppy play. Like a lot. Like a lot a lot. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the only thing I’m into. I’m turned on by a wide variety of kink. You could say I’m an equal-opportunity kinkster. But when I’m asked to list my favorites, puppy play is definitely at the top. I wanted to explore this a little bit and find what exactly it is about this type of play that gets my tail wagging. (Yes, there will be puns. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.)

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 Posted by at 12:26 pm

Seattle Leadership Conferece Poll

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Aug 142012
 

Per the Press Release issued by the Leather Leadership Conference on July 31st, the current LLC board has decided to cancel the Seattle conference. The Seattle Local Organizing Committee has received a lot of encouragement to proceed with a conference of some kind.

The Seattle Committee has decided it is willing to do this and is currently running a survey to gauge the level of support and determine what the community is seeking from such a conference. The Survey can be accessed at [http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/seattleleadership]. Please provide your perspective on what you would include if you were creating a new leadership and community building conference.

The team will be meeting Thursday August 16th and will use the survey results to determine our go forward plans. All input is appreciated, both pro and con. The survey will continue beyond the 16th if is decided to proceed with a conference and will help shape the event.

 Posted by at 9:20 pm

Paradox of Dominance: Distance and Connection

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Aug 082012
 

by Dr. Richard A. Sprott

Originally conceived in November 2004, republished to Leatherpage with permission

Dominance has a voyeuristic quality to it. I think the act of watching is the initial mode of Dominance.  Seeing, inspecting, watching, observing.  There is something controlling about watching others, there is a sense of intrusion into private space, a crossing of boundaries.  “Big Brother” is watching.   Commanders inspect their troops.  Masters are fully clothed, slaves are naked.  boys are put on display and paraded before others.  In a scene, I get to watch the bottom go through an amazing set of experiences that I initiate.

Voyeurism requires distance.  In a typical voyeuristic scene, there is something that separates the voyeur from his object of desire; a pane of glass, the viewfinder in a telescope or binoculars, just a few feet of empty space.

In so far that Dominance has a voyeuristic side, Dominance involves distance.  But there are other aspects of Dominance which also require distance. Continue reading »

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