I joined this site in late June, along with a few others (like PMM, OKCupid and Tribe.net), as a way to meet like minded people I might enjoy having interesting conversations with, and ideally meeting and spending with with in person. In a matter of just weeks, I have met so many interesting people -- I'm kind of in shock that I didn't know about ( Read more... )

I made the mistake of browsing the sale table at the book store and came home with: Living History, by Hilary Rodham Clinton (on whom, I confess, I have a little crush); Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse; Quicksilver, by Neal Stephenson; Introducing Buddhism, by Chris Pauling; and Great Thinkers A-Z, edited by Julian Baggini and Jeremy Stangroom. ( Read more... )

Here are a few observations written recently for various forums:

( Why is poly important to me? )

(yet another message composed for another forum, but probably of interest to those of you reading here)I'm aware of my gender in mixed gender spaces because of the way most people interact with me, like a woman and not like just another human being. I think that has a lot to do with appearance. I went through a phase years ago where I cut my hair ( Read more... )

(written for another forum, in response to a question about views on marriage)Long before I knew anything about the history of the institution of marriage, I had an inkling that it was probably not for me. I don't really know why. I tried to want it, but as my friends sat around talking about the kind of men they wanted to spend their lives with ( Read more... )

What a beautiful area I live in! Within a relatively short drive there are so many amazing places to go. I spent today exploring the trails and campgrounds in the Poudre Canyon area and now I look forward to actually camping there one weekend, so that I can let the soothing sounds of the river lull me to sleep. I may even have managed to burn a ( Read more... )

I just wrote this for another site but thought it captured something I've been wanting to express for a while (why monogamy doesn't work for me), so I figured I'd post it over here as well, at least until I have more time to really flesh out the ideas.I identify as poly, not because I want to have a lot of sex partners (or a lot of drama), but ( Read more... )

I wrote this for the poly-bi-girls tribe on Tribe.net, but thought I'd go ahead and post it here in case anyone on LJ has any input.I am curious to hear from women who have identified as a lesbian for a significant portion of their adult lives, and then came out as bisexual. What was the process like for you and what would you do differently, if ( Read more... )

It bothers me more than it should that if I am walking down the street, I look for all the world like the most ordinary, conventional person you ever met. OK, so I have a few discreet piercings and tattoos, but who doesn't these days? The rest of me suggests someone who is trying to "fit in with the norm," when that is so not true, at least on ( Read more... )

Lately I've really had a strong urge to get back to doing more hiking, particularly as a way to both enjoy this beautiful part of the country I now call home and also as a way to get fit and burn more calories (the more I burn, the more I can eat! That's the theory anyway... ;-) I would also like to start camping again, as I love the opportunity ( Read more... )