One of the most miraculous (unexpected… how could i have anticipated it?) things that Master has brought to my life is the realization that there are no easy answers. Hell, sometimes there are no answers to be had at all. Do i still chart things? Yes. Do i look for answers? Hell yes… but there … Continue reading
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we fall through each other… we catch… we cling
Polyamory is difficult for some folks to conceptualize and impossible for many to embrace. A poem was shared with me this morning and i sat with it for a moment and smiled… it is here (A New Constellation by Marge Piercy). Those of us within the poly community call our arrangements many things: tribe, family, nest, polycule. … Continue reading
Beyond the Love 2014
It’s hard to believe that it’s time again for Beyond the Love (or BtL as we often call it). Time flies. “Beyond The Love is a three day event in central Ohio that celebrates polyamory. From classes and workshops to social spaces and fun; we are creating a place that is both welcoming to people … Continue reading
where everybody knows your name
i passed a very nice Christmas. It was the first Christmas in recent memory that had no tether to my father (he called but i didn’t pick up or check voicemail). i replied to a text from my brother. i didn’t call my aunt. i made a purposeful decision to speak to… to touch… the … Continue reading
Silence
i have a great deal of processing to do about the weekend i just spent at GLLA and the leather i earned there. i was surprised and humbled into silence by the presentation. SILENCE That’s a rare bat occurrence. i arrived home with my leather vest and realized that … in order for it to be … Continue reading
The one who’s strong enough to help them
Recently, i took a fall and i hurt myself in a major way. Surgery went well, and i’m healing, albeit slowly. This time in recovery has been a humbling experience as i learn what it feels like to be unable to do the simplest things for myself. It’s difficult for me to ask for help, … Continue reading