Today I was storekeeping, which at that moment included surfing the internet. I came upon a Tweet by Cecily Walker, a Black woman I met through a technology panel back in the day. She was on her way to the market this afternoon, on this beautiful crisp and sunny day. Turns out, that in the
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Pointing out racist behaviour is actually just censoring white people.
The title, by the way, is sarcasm. I know that doesn’t always come across too well in text. Coming from here: http://elainemiller.com/blog/2013/blackface-racist-stereotyping-and-other-sophisticated-humour/ and here: http://elainemiller.com/sorting-hat-says/racism/ There’s an honest wondering that many folks have, wherein they embrace the ideal of “everyone should be able to express any view they have or else we’re on the slippery
Racism, and Up Your Ally
Coming from here: http://elainemiller.com/blog/2013/blackface-racist-stereotyping-and-other-sophisticated-humour/ and here: http://elainemiller.com/sorting-hat-says/racism/ Allies, gather round! I would wish for any of us who have not been steeped in race theory (like medical students being steeped in anatomy) to step gently away from the public discussion of race and do some solid reading on the topic. (Heck, even if we
Blackface, Racist Stereotyping and other Sophisticated Humour
Recently the Portland Eagle bar booked an act: a white cis-male drag artist who does a character called Shirley Q Liquor in blackface, with accompanying racial stereotypes. (Bonus outrage: During Black History Month.) Then a great big chunk of the community had a freaker, and the Portland Eagle cancelled the act. I’m not addressing the
Leather: Heart, Spirit & Mind (weekend D/s intensive)
I’m lending a hand on this event. Y’all signed up yet? There are a couple of seats left! – Elaine A Weekend of Leather: Heart, Spirit & Mind with Master Skip Chasey & slave Rick ~~ November 16-18, 2012 – Vancouver, BC A full three-day weekend of advanced education and exploration of consensual power dynamics and
Gotta Hand it To You
Gotta Hand it To You explores the joy of using the SM toy that’s always at hand — your own body.
The hands, fists, elbows, knees, knuckles and feet of the top are capable of an astonishing range of sensation, from sting, slap & thud,
to the fireworks of pressure points, while doing everything from face slapping to ass-kicking.
Discuss tips and tricks, or experience any of these sensations for yourself.
Sex Bondage; Simple and Playful
Bondage is fun, but bondage and sex can be even more fun, no matter what your gender or orientation! When you chose to explore the art of restraining your partner just the way they like it, all sorts of hot possibilities pop up. Whether you’re playing with trust and vulnerability, enjoy doing resistance roleplay, or
A letter from Elaine Miller to Canadian Mayhem and the leather community at large
I’ve had the great pleasure to be part of the leather event organizing team Canadian Mayhem (oft named Bride of Pride) since we gave our little continuing series of parties a name and kicked it into being back in 2006. We worked out butts off, and together with our mighty volunteers, we put on party
Bootblacking. Happening now at my store.
Dudes! Bootblacking at the store today! Drop in and say hi! http://rerides.ca/news/events/2012/04/bootblacking-at-east-side-re-rides-april-29th-2012/
Sexy Sauna & Kinky BathHouse
8th Annual Sexy Sauna & Kinky BathHouse for Women and Transfolk Saturday 7:30pm until 10:30pm THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT 8th Annual Sexy Sauna & Kinky BathHouse for Women and TransFolk (incidentally celebrating Kona and Elaine’s birthdays too) Saturday, April 21st, 2012 Hastings Steam & Sauna 766 East Hastings, Vancouver $20 at the door 2
Once Bitten… Abuse within the SM community, an incomplete conversation.
Yeek! I moved it! There were so many whole different chunks of conversations starting, plus very good comments for folks, that I figured it needed a multi-page format like a wiki (a public multi-page site that allows random strangers to type smart things into it). Go here. Be gentle with each other: Once Bitten…
Random, I’ll miss you.
I’m so sad to say that my beloved cat Random died last night, sometime before I got home from work. I found him near my desk chair, where (in one house or another) we’d spent countless hours together over the last 14 years. He’d been sick for some time, with thyroid, kidney and heart problems.
Percussive Play 101; Soft and Hard-Hitting Information
Like to make an impact on people? This demo is all about smacking, whacking, and pounding delightful people with various implements, including our own hands and feet. We’ll cover beginner’s theory and chat about safety –– and then jump right in to fun techniques, including how to paddle a newcomer, caning for accuracy, encouraging our
I bought a consignment leather store and I’m opening tomorrow.
Jeepers, eh? Come drop by. I open at 11am. East Side Re-Rides Used Leather and Consignment Motorcycle Gear 7105 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada 604-327-7433 (RIDE) (At 54th and Victoria, on the #20 bus route)
