Category Archives: community

snowed in

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Kyle

Just a quick hello from my snow and ice bound, and powerless, home.  We’re pushing 80+ hours off the grid, but are doing alright due to some preparedness and the awesomeness of friends and neighbors.  We’ve got a generator, which … Continue reading →

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PSA: Why SOPA/PIPA screws the pootch for everyone

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kyle

I’m gonna let a smart guy tell you about SOPA/PIPA and why we need to make sure the House and Senate resoundingly defeat these bills. Khan Academy on SOPA/PIPA If you don’t know what Khan Academy is, it’s an excellent … Continue reading →

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Changing the World Begins *here*

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Kyle

There is a lot I’d like to change about the world, a lot that frustrates me, plenty that makes me grieve for my fellow earthlings.  It’s easy to lay blame, to say ‘someone oughta do something!’, and I’m certainly guilty … Continue reading →

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Check these out…

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Kyle

Here are some posts that caught my eye, and may interest you as well: Do you use Boy words or Girl words?  Some real life examples of how kids tend to be much more flexible about gender than adults. An … Continue reading →

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Wha? Wha? Top 100 Bloggers list for 2011

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Kyle

I saw the emails from Rori.  I noticed that Curvaceous Dee (#92) nominated me (I was trolling through my incoming links) but I really hadn’t given much thought to whether or not I’d have a place on the Between My Sheets Top … Continue reading →

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Occupy… Butch Voices?

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Kyle

No, no, I’m not suggesting people bring tents to the next Butch Voices conference.  I am suggesting there’s something to be learned from the Occupy movement that can be applied to other areas, including movements hoping to empower groups that … Continue reading →

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Three Years of Butchtastic: 10/6/2008 – 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Kyle

Today marks end of three years of Butchtastic:  blogging and beers, bromance and babes, butches and BDSM…. and a whole lot more.  If you’ve been here for most of that ride, you’ve seen me at the beginning of my poly … Continue reading →

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New blog to add to the collection: Tranarchism

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Kyle

I found this blog via Jessie Lee (Gendercast) on Facebook, who posted a link to this article on ally-ship:  You keep using that word ‘Ally’.  I do not think it means what you think it means.  It’s short and sweet … Continue reading →

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Butch Voices weekend.. wow

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kyle

Wow, what a weekend.  Community, controversy, energy, exhaustion, conversation, adrenaline, hopefulness, affirmation… I’m overwhelmed still, and might be for a few days.  The sessions were great, the socializing was awesome.  So much good food, good conversation, catching up with old … Continue reading →

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Big Tent Blues… hitting pause

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Kyle

In my last post I acknowledged that I didn’t know much about the accusations of ageism, sexism and misogyny being leveled at the Butch Voices organizers by people who have left the organization.  I asked for more information.  In response, … Continue reading →

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