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Have You Ever Really Thought About It
A personal opinion on how we claim to be straight but is that really true or are we all a little twisted
From Silken Scrolls – Associated Content
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M.A.L. 2008
Feature Story at Metro Weekly magazine – News articles from Washington DC newspaper:
Upwards of 2,000 people enjoyed the camaraderie at last weekend’s Mid-Atlantic Leather event
By Doug Rule email
Photographs by Ward Morrison
Additional photographs by Todd Franson email
Published on January 24, 2008
Chris Grasso
It’s impossible to be blasé the first time you walk around the host hotel or the grand, main performance space for the Centaur MC’s Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend. Men parading around only in jockstraps, others in obedience gear, from dog wear to gas masks, most in some get-up made of leather, from harnesses to butt-exposing chaps — all celebrating the sense of community that’s developed, however improbably it may seem at first, around a leather lifestyle.
But stay awhile, or go again, and the message written on one popular T-shirt for sale at this year’s Leather Exhibit Hall proved to be more than just cute: ”It’s only kinky the first time.”
In fact, despite a few visible displays, there isn’t much kinky about M.A.L., which the Centaur Motorcycle Club has produced for the past 24 years. The event, the second largest of its kind, attracts upwards of 2,000 people from all over the world. Eighty-five leather and fetish clubs were represented at this year’s event, including the DC Bear Club, the Great North American Wolf Society and the Indiana Falcons.
This year Mayor Adrian Fenty even issued a mayoral proclamation recognizing the weekend, the first in a decade. (Jim Graham has officially recognized the event in his capacity as a City Council member in previous years.)
”To me, it’s like a family reunion,” says Mike Kramer, a former Centaur who goes to the event every year. ”I get to see friends who I don’t see all year. I can’t stress enough how much it’s like a family reunion.”
Chris Grasso, who won this year’s Mr. M.A.L. Leather Contest, agrees. ”Leather is more than just about sex,” he says. ”To me, it is like family, a lifestyle.”
And it’s a lifestyle open to everyone, far less intimidating than a novice might fear. ”I was shocked at how nice people were,” says M.A.L. co-chair Larry Barat of his first M.A.L. many years ago. ”And I’ve heard that story countless times.” Now a sixth-year Centaur, Barat says the weekend is about ”creating an environment where people can come and be themselves.”
You can even attend Saturday night’s Leather Cocktails event at the Shriners’ Almas Temple downtown in standard gay attire — T-shirt and jeans — and not feel unwelcome or out-of-place, even though it is essentially a ”leather forM.A.L.” event. Most of the 1,000 or so cocktailers dressed the part, though not Chris Dyer. At Leather Cocktails, Fenty’s liaison to the gay community read the mayor’s proclamation dressed in a suit. He did, however, sport a discreet leather tie.
”This is my first leather weekend. Sorry I wasn’t prepared,” Dyer said to the crowd after being introduced as ”the only man here wearing underwear” by emcee Frank Nowicki, who then told the GLBT leader, ”There’s a jockstrap waiting for you backstage.”
And certainly there were men wearing jockstraps at the event. More than just a decade ago, the lifestyle now incorporates more costuming and practices than just leather and BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism). Part of this broadening definition is attributed to a newer generation, and to outreach to a newer generation. This year’s theme, ”Get In Gear,” acknowledged a trend toward uniforms and sports and fetish gear. Images of athletes were scattered around Almas Temple just as there was a smattering of football players and other jocks scrimmaging at Leather Cocktails.
And then there was Santa Bear. Centaur member Dougie Gowin serves as the official Pentagon City Santa Claus each year, and this year he’ll be attending both a national and an international Santa conference. He doesn’t have to dress up much for that role: He has a long, white beard. ”It’s actually registered on the National Beard Registry,” said Gowin. Yes, Virginia, there is such a registry.
On the day of the Mr. M.A.L. Contest, Sunday, Jan. 20, Gowin paraded around as Santa Wrestler, wearing a bright red singlet with shoes to match. In that gear he proceeded to lead the volunteers as they dismantled the stage.
Drag artist Varla Jean Merman served as this year’s headliner, entertaining the crowd as the judges deliberated about who should serve as Mr. M.A.L. 2008 among four contestants. A regular on the leather circuit, Merman had the crowd lapping up her raunchy stage banter and saucy numbers. She performed a song about ”dripping with pearls” — sample lyric: ”Baby I won’t rest until you put one on my chest” — and aired a video spoof of Faith Hill’s hit, ”Breathe,” in which Merman plays a woman abused by her chain-smoking man’s polluted air.
After Merman’s amusing antics, Gary Samuels spoke eloquently in his ”step-aside speech” about his work over the past year as Mr. M.A.L. 2007.
”This year I learned the beauty of brotherhood,” he said. Having focused on attracting and mentoring the leather community’s next generation, Samuels choked up a bit as he related the story of one young man who told Samuels his work inspired him to compete in the Mr. M.A.L. contest next year.
”Being a part of the leather community is nothing short of a great adventure for me,” said this year’s Mr. M.A.L. first runner-up Karl Hornberger. ”I seek out ways to continue fostering the strong sense of camaraderie that the leather community has instilled in me.” As first runner-up, Hornberger was awarded a leather-ball gag as one of his many gifts from M.A.L. sponsors.
The camaraderie Hornberger attributes to the leather community is certainly fostered by the three full days of adventure that M.A.L. offers to veterans and novices alike. From the wild (but also mild) things to see all weekend at the Leather Exhibit Hall and the hosting Washington Plaza Hotel, to the weekend’s full slate of entertainment, including the Recon fetish party at Apex and the Leather Reaction Dance at the 9:30 Club, to the fraternity-like atmosphere of the official events at Almas Temple, M.A.L. 2008 offered at least a little something for everyone.
Cocktail in hand at Saturday night’s leather social, Vern Stewart, a former Centaur and veteran leather-circuit traveler, summed up the experience with a broad grin: ”I’m just watching the world go by.”
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Metamorphosis
Great White Entertainment – Las Vegas Fetish Night:
TWICE A YEAR, in February and June, the producers of the Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball bring you Metamorphosis .
Metamorphosis most closely resembles a twisted cocktail social and dance with a hint of Mardi Gras – meets those infamous Mansion Parties – meets Halloween – meets the swank, underground Vegas party/nightclub scene. What’s special is that you can wear those radical, scandalous, flattering, outrageous, stylish, naughty outfits you never dreamed of being able to wear in public. We only ask that you keep the portions of your body that offend the moral minority covered at all times (they aren’t invited, but they somehow get offended anyways). It’s time for YOU to bring your flashy, mischievous self to Metamorphosis where, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, you can morph into your flamboyant, extravagant, naughty alter ego, and see and be seen mingling in a truly unique and stimulating setting.
Metamorphosis will feature varying combinations of odd theatrical performances, fetish fashion shows, world class DJs, performance art, etc., etc., all with an erotic and stimulating bent. Mix and mingle with the cast of various Vegas shows as well as the stylish residents of the Las Vegas fetish/fashion scene. Metamorphosis is an opportunity to show your wild side, your kinky, naughty side, in a safe setting with other fans of the cutting edge.
Cover Charge will be $40 for couples (male/female), $10 for single ladies, and $60 for single males.
Dress code for Metamorphosis is high fashion fetish, fantasy, glam, boudoir, drag, sci-fi erotic, leather & lace, latex, corset’s, rubber, pvc, vinyl, vampire, metal (the mineral – not bands), feathers, liquid latex (in conjunction with sheer fabrics), or formal wear (tux and evening gown) and will be strictly enforced. Believe us when we say, if you don’t dress in the requested manner, you will not be admitted. Period. At Metamorphosis , you are the show, so DRESS TO THRILL …
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NEXT EVENT – Feb 16th
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(THE WORST?) Profile of the week
2:21 PM in Profile of the Week by Admin
OK, I debated a long time about this POW, but I did say that all you had to do was catch my attention during the week…
It isn’t so much that it’s a girl who calls herself ‘Cum Dumpster’, self debasement has had a long standing tradition in the fetish community and is a generally accepted practice among submissive, slaves, cuckolds, etc. Some Masters and Mistresses will require self debasement as a ritualistic instruction for their subs, Third Person speech comes to mind almost immediately, as does derogatory surnames such as slut, beast or meat.
I think it’s more along the lines of the photo’s that ‘cumdumpster’ has posted of herself, and the little sub titles underneath that make this the worst Profile of the Week I’ve ever published.
Remember folks, when you see the story as it plays out, she is very careful to point out in her profile that she is drug and disease free and that she is tested regularly…. Personally, I’m going to wait for the next set of test results…
If you’d like to meet cumdumpster, or, like me, just want to slap her around a bit; Log into your free account in our Members section.
Bondage-Radio Members-Area:
cumdumpster
From: Somerset County, Maine, United States
Sex: female looking for Male, Female, Couple M+F, Couple M+M, Couple F+F, Group, TV/TS/TG
Age: 21
Drinks: frequently
Smokes: yes
Build: Slim
Ethnic Origin: Caucasian (white)
Children: no
Height: 5′ 4″ (163cm)
Seeking: domination
Adult Interests: Cyber Sex, Swinging, Dogging, BDSM, Exhibition / Voyeurism, Sex Toys, Dildos, Rubber, Sadism, Masturbation, Domination, Cunnilingus, Massage, Lingerie, Fisting, Gangbangs, Handcuffs / Shackles, Anal Toys, Candle Wax, Breast / Nipple Clamps, Bondage, Blindfolds, Role Play, Spanking, Strip Tease, Threesomes, Watersports, Erotic Chat / E-Mail
cumdumpster’s Description:
very submissive bisexual full 36B/27/32 110 pounds 5’4″ tall long brown hair brown eyes. love to party and strip for the guys. love to jog nude late at night on my road love the feeling of my titties bouncing and flopping around as i jog. when at home i am always nude and love chatting on my puter and swapping picks with guys and girls
cumdumpster’s Ideal Partner:
people who aren’t afraid of gang banging me or afraid of putting me into bondage and torture i love rough sex i also enjoy taking it in the ass and getting cum and piss baths. i am also completely d/d free and get regular check ups for those that care
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Event – Truth Seekers Syndicate
Truth Seekers Syndicate offers you rituals to help the body get united with the spirit.
Rituals like Sun-dance, Ball-dance, Kavadi, use of Spears or Suspensions in many forms.
Sunday the 9th of march 2008 we organize an outdoor ritual event in Buenos Aires.
Possibilities to do are, sun-dance, ball-dance, use of spears and suspensions.
In nearby future there also will be organized a kavadi walk.
We can help the people who like to do an preparation before the ritual itself. For this I need to know who like this because the preparation gonna take 2 months.
It will be a conscience diet which helps you spiritually and physically to the day of the chosen ritual.
Contact Info for further information.
The event will be a drug and alcohol free but with plenty of food and beverages.
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