I'm watching Castaway right now and in order to beat the loneliness that this movie inspires, I'm going to recognize two good friends today on their birthdays.

The first is dear scopo. I can't tell you how long he has been on my list or when he first arrived. I can't remember the first flirtations, the first signs of intelligent discourse he had to ( Read more... )

I caught my journal just in time to see that Mr. libertango is having a birthday today. On a hot, muggy day in Tampa, I remember what I experienced in Seattle last week and what enchantments that city provides. He is one of the main reasons I even started considering traveling out there, all his beautiful descriptions of the area, the photos, the ( Read more... )

Today I have two great couples on my list celebrating their anniversaries. Both are poly, both are kinky, both are great parents. I can't stress enough how much these two couples serve as an inspiration for people like me who work hard each day to make our relationships work. I remember watching them post about their woes, their problems, their ( Read more... )

Take this as your opportunity to say what is on your mind ( Read more... )

I'm involved in a discussion on alternparents about religion. Specifically, it's about what do you say to your child when he asks you "Is God real?" The problem is compounded when 1) you personally don't believe in god and 2) your child is being raised with some very heavy Christian influences ( Read more... )