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Celebrating Himself v. 2011: Afterword
He told me this was his most special birthday, ever -- and maybe that was because I surprised him with more than dinner, and a dungeon celebration, and a dance. I surprised him by putting the things he wanted first, and I'm not sure how many times he has experienced that in his life ( Read more... ) -
Celebrating Himself v. 2011: Execution
At 4:30, I got a text message from him, announcing he was six minutes away. I finished the last confirmation messages on the cupcake arrangements, and was ready to greet him at the door. I told him I had his clothing ready, and when he finished showering, I would help him dress -- to which I got a raised eyebrow, but no questions. While he was ( Read more... ) -
Celebrating Himself v. 2011: Staging
Saturday, October 1st presented itself as "another beautiful day in Paradise", as Himself often says. Sunny and warm - but not excessively so. Since we didn't have to be in the City before dinner, he had arranged to spend some time coaching the newest members of his Orienteering team, which left me time alone at home to put the finishing touches ( Read more... ) -
Celebrating Himself v. 2011: Planning
Noting that his birthday fell on a Saturday this year, I figured I would have much more flexibility in my own schedule for arranging something special. Knowing, however, that Saturday is also 'prime time' for community events in ALL of our various communities, my planning for Significant Birthday 2011 started by checking the calendar, to see ( Read more... ) -
Celebrating Himself - Flashback to 2006
To set the context for this post and the next four posts, I feel I must explain my view of birthdays ( Read more... ) -
every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed Butch, episode 2
Last night was a surprise "Step Down" reception for the 2010 Ms. SF Leather - Leo Peralta. Much fun, yummy nosh, and intoxicating drink (both in flavor, as well as alcohol content ( Read more... ) -
the gift of good taste
food·ie noun /ˈfo͞odē/
A person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet
foodie [ˈfuːdɪ] n.
A person having an enthusiastic interest in the preparation and consumption of good food
food·ie n. Slang
A person who has an ardent or refined interest in food; a gourmet: "in the culinary fast lane, where surprises are expected and foodies ( Read more... ) -
doubt about doubt
Consider:
"beyond a reasonable doubt, adj. Part of jury instructions in all criminal trials, in which the jurors are told that they can only find the defendant guilty if they are convinced "beyond a reasonable doubt" of his or her guilt. Sometimes referred to as "to a moral certainty," the phrase is fraught with uncertainty as to meaning, but ( Read more... ) -
celebrating the "woo"
I've been twice before, and loved it. I'm going again this year, and thought I'd share the information with my friends. Some of you (yes, you two) have been before, and I'd LOVE to see you there again. Really. I mean it ( Read more... ) -
obstacles
A couple of months ago, our protégé asked if one of us would be available to teach today. At the time, it appeared there might be A Something which might prevent Himself from accepting this particular date, but it was not A Something which would require my presence. So, I committed for the date ( Read more... )