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Gayle Rubin: Visions of Paradise

Apr 162012

by Leland Carina

I’m currently working on a series of articles for Leatherati, entitled Rogue Leatherwomen. Gayle Rubin contributed some amazing thoughts to it which will be published in the upcoming month.

As part of our correspondence, she sent along an article that she wrote in 1999. With her permission, here is a link to download it.

In it, Gayle writes about Leatherfolk expressing concerns about the community not being what they would like it to be. (A complaint that we still hear quite often.) It also discusses, specifically, the women’s community in San Francisco.

Please enjoy!

Steve Lenius: new column

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Apr 132012

Steve Lenius here, Leather Life columnist for *Lavender* Magazine in Minneapoils/St. Paul, Minnesota.

Allow me to call to your attention my latest column (Issue 440): an appreciation of former Twin Cities realtor, activist and publisher Clark Bufkin, who recently passed on in Palm Springs. As I say in the column, he leaves an enduring and many-faceted legacy to the Twin Cities GLBT community.

On a personal note: before my Leather Life column existed, and before *Lavender* Magazine existed, I had several pieces published in *Gaze* Magazine, of which Clark was publisher. I have always thought that my being offered the Leather Life column in *Lavender* stemmed from the publication of those pieces in *Gaze.* So, for publishing the magazine that first made me a published writer, I owe Clark a big thank-you.

Pick up a printed copy of the latest issue and turn to page 10 or hit the link below:

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-lives/leather-life-clark-bufkin-1947-2012-an-appreciation/

You can also access the article in Lavender’s Digital Edition on the web, iPhone or iPad (again, see page 10).

And, in case you missed it, check out the previous column from Issue 438, “A Visit to Leather/Gear Night”:

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-lives/leather-life-a-visit-to-leathergear-night/

Thanks for reading!

–Steve

Pink’s speech for International Master/slave

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Mar 162012

A note from Pink: I’ve had a few people write in and ask if i would post my M/s speech. I’d just like to preface this by saying it was meant to be spoken, not read, so some of the grammar is obviously incorrect.

“Good evening.
I am opinionated, outgoing, sarcastic, feisty, flawed.
I am also my Master’s slave. Some people would like to say that these things are mutually exclusive. I’m here to show you that they’re not.

I was shocked at how many submissives came up to me this past year to say thank you for running. It seems obvious to me that a strong, capable slave would be the most wanted, the most desired, but sadly that’s not always the case.

I attended a woman’s party solo this past year. During the event, a Dominant approached me. “I’m surprised” they said. – “I never really never saw you as the slave type.” “Really?” I replied (silently reminding myself that this is a teaching title) “why is that?” “Well, you just do so many different things in the community, and are so outgoing, that I just didn’t see you that way.”

They just didn’t see me that way.
Even as a self aware and happily identified slave, this still managed to take me aback. Continue reading »

Leatherati: The LA Experience

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Mar 052012

Loren Berthelsen wrote a great article that highlights how LA is running the Mr LA Leather contest. Very inspiring to read how they are encouraging camaraderie amongst their contestants!

>> read on Leatherati

Sir Hugh: The Phenomenal Bond

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Feb 282012

Sir Hugh’s writing often brings attention to the hot, poignant connection between those engaged in a D/s dynamic. This time he does so, even though the post is about the absence of his property. Very beautiful.

>> read on Sir Hugh’s site: The Phenomenal Bond

Articles by Stephen Lenius

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Feb 142012

Stephen Lenius was an original contributor to Leatherpage when Joe Gallagher was editing. Now Stephen writes for *Lavendar Magazine*.

Here’s a note from Stephen, updating us on his current articles.

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Steve Lenius here, Leather Life columnist for *Lavender* Magazine in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

My latest Leather Life column (in *Lavender* issue 436) is one of the most personal columns I’ve written in a long time. It was difficult to write, but I needed to say it. You might cry when you read it. Or you might get angry. Or both. If so, I hope you can channel the sadness or anger into something productive and positive.

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-lives/leather-life-a-letter-to-ericjames-borges/

Also, I never got around to calling your attention to my previous column in *Lavender* issue 434. It’s still available on the web here:

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-lives/leather-life-altered-states/

Making Leather Gear by Daddy Wendell

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Jan 152012

I was lucky to receive a print copy of this book as a gift– it has a staggering amount of valuable information in it for anyone who is interested in starting to make their own gear.

Here’s a note from Daddy Wendell and a link to where you can download it for Kindle. Continue reading »

Salon.com: BDSM is less transgresive than we think

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Jan 122012

Interesting take on the pansexual San Fransisco BDSM scene.

>> read on Salon.com

Judging Leather by Andrea Zanin

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Jan 082012

Very interesting article on judging leather contests and about the contest circuit in general.

>> Read on Sex Geek

Race Bannon’s Calendar and Resources

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Dec 072011

With major thanks to Race, 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. Continue reading »