Below are the 12 most recent journal entries recorded in Leather Family Chronicles' LiveJournal:

Friday, February 8th, 2008
6:40 am	a bit of something Living Kruel Leather---The Family Initiation Rite He sat at the table having accepted a piece of our family leather. This leather braid was made from our family head’s first pair of leather trousers. We each had something to say, whether one word “Welcome” or a small piece of advice and even the dramatic implication that the only way out of the family was in a pine box. He accepted the leather and pledged his loyalty to the family and every member in it. We are his chosen family now and he is part of ours. He would now be held to the same standards as we all hold ourselves to. He was now recognized as a family Dominant. A small piece of cigarette rolling paper with the family motto “Veritas, Respectus, Honourque en Corio” written on it was folded and put into the palm of his hand which he then held out to the centre of the table while the paper was set alight. He was to hold his hand still until there was nothing but ashes in his palm. The paper burned brightly but although the flame subsided, the paper still burned hot and smoldered. This was the hard part; to keep his hand still and stay steadfast till it all slowly burned into ash. There is obvious symbolism here. It is far easer to remain steadfast and stand tall while the bright flame is burning far from your skin and the family is there to cheer you on. However, then you are confronted with the increasing difficulty to hold your hand still when the flames that everyone cheered for are gone but the heat of the slow burn still lies on the sensitive palm of your hand burning your flesh. The cheers stop, then everyone just waits and watches the paper burn; and smiles in support. When the last of the red embers turns to ash, we all cheer and laugh and the dramatic welcome is complete. We are all now bound by the same ideals. It always leaves a tender bit of flesh, even if it doesn’t leave a mark. Within hours, the mark fades and the skin is no longer tender but if you ‘get it’, you can always feel the tenderness in you palm, remember the ideals you have accepted as your own and the pledge you made to live by the family philosophies. In parting, it was said “When the going gets tough, clench your fist as you did when you held nothing but ash and feel the same pride and strength as at that moment. See and feel the support of the people that stood around that table and called you brother and uncle, your family. They stood by you then and they will stand with you when it gets so hard that you want to jack it all in”. Integrity in our family is defined as “maintaining the same standard of behaviour when no-one is looking”. Now walk the walk. Veritas, Respectus, Honorque en Corio Truth, Respect, Honour in Leather Luisa (LeatherEagle) (Comment on this)
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
8:49 pm	Family update ~doffs cap~ Consider it a bit of a family chronicles ;-) 1. Hugh and Paloma have parted ways. Firstly it was not a mutual choice, Hugh ended it and is content that it was the right decision. After having them both over for several hours apiece, I think he made the right decision. Paloma is struggling, but Hugh is moving on. I feel he made the right choice for her, too, for the record. 2. Gemma has settled in wonderfullly into the annex with us, and we've agreed shall happily be petitioning for our the blue collar of consideration soon. I hope some of you (family only) will join us for that evening; promise to let you know as soon as I do when that'll be. 3. Aimee is still under the blue, and come March that will have been for one year. For reference, the blue usually lasts 3 to 6 months with us. She is currently working very, very hard with lots of good heart and intentions, to put right some things that have been a little awry, with our full support and help. Come March we will decide whether it's time for her to stay with us and progress to the black training collar. 4. Much has been bandied about regarding young Katy. She's a delightful creature who has set her heart and made it her aim to be with us, part of the family and to eventually earn a collar. However she is very young, currently at university, and naturally has very much to learn about how this family works and what it all really means. Despite her age she's lived full time Gor (yup, for real) and has been married (to another woman). I've given my blessing for her to spend time getting to know us all as a family and how it all works, and see where we go from there. I hope she does succeed, personally, I think she'd be a tremendous asset to the family. 5. Richard's relationship with Suzee has gone from strength to strength, with our blessing. I for one am glad that he has had suzee by his side during the past couple of difficult months. 6. Sue has her stomach bypass operation coming up very shortly. Much to our surprise (as it was meant to be April) it's on January 30th, please do keep her in your hearts. She's dieting, quit cigarettes, shedding lbs merrily and looking forward to being a skinny sue for the first time in her life! 7. Rachel's returned to Kobudo this week - huzzah! So she's a much happier bunny. Her ankle is mending, not 100% by any means as she still has little mobility, can't drive etc... but she's pottering about on it. For any who missed it (I can't believe there are any of you but just in case) she broke her ankle at Jiu Jitsu and has a steel plate and 7 pins in it! 8. sshhh, don't tell everyone, but our John's re-visiting his dominant side atm... more details as he chooses ;-) heh That's about it for now, all caught up. I'd quite like to have a family get together sometime soon... it's too long, too scatty that any of us get to spend any time together. I reckon we're due one decent family day out, all of us. What say ye folks? A good walk somewhere beautiful perhaps? Meanwhile, love to all, I'm still here, shout if you need me as always. K xxx ~doffs cap~ DK/LeatherMG http://www.leatherfamily.co.uk http://www.cmunch.co.uk Current Mood: contemplative (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007
7:46 am	exerpt from Jack Rinella's column this week---Gifts </i></font> Too often we fail to see the importance of 'giving' in what we do, that BDSM is not only a mindless act of desire, but that rather it is more correctly  a gift of self. The best of what we do is the gift of both selves. It is not only bottoms who are called to give. Tops, too, must give of themselves by freely being who they are. It is a strange idea that I can best please Patrick only by being the selfish, sadistic, and demanding son of a bitch that I am. It is only by taking what I want, Patrick on the cross as an example, that gives him what he truly wants. Odd but true is that the worst thing that can happen is that aTop/Master/Mistress goes 'soft' on their bottom/submissive/slave.  Love is a beautiful thing but it can be deadly when it upsets the balance. Love enough to continue to hurt and take.  Luisa (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, December 30th, 2006
11:19 am	Thought of the day "I don't know what I have done to deserve this but I hope that I can prove that it was a great decision" An unexpected gift can only be honoured by earning the privilege of keeping it. Trust is one of those gifts. Most people are of the opinion that trust must be earned before it is extended. It is only a fair few that dare to trust from the onset. We all have the ability to be one of those people. I'm taking a chance today. Ironic really because most of what outlines our leather family philosophy is based on earning first. We earn our leathers, our hankies, our standing within the family heirarchy, even the privilege of performing certain services. However, also at the foundation of our family values is trust and integrity. A gift of unearned trust is an opportunity to be guided by your integrity. Luisa (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
2:04 am	Gloria Brame on submissive males and their search Once again, the wonderful Gloria Brame hits the nail on the head. Male submissives, wondering why you're not succeeding in hooking thefemale dominant of your dreams? Read on, it might be useful to you. http://gloriabrame.typepad.com/inside_the_mind_o... ~quietly applauds~ Kat (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, December 18th, 2006
10:06 pm	A thought to share It has been proven that a habit or behaviour can be established or broken with 3 weeks of continuous repitition. I prefer to make use of this research with creation in mind. If you can keep a person tantilised continually throughout the day for three weeks, they will have unconsiously made changes to their life to include that contact with you and have become somewhat in need of the rush/attention given by your hand. It isn't as easy as it sounds, it can be learned but for some it is natural. I call it the piped piper effect. Luisa (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, December 1st, 2006
9:00 pm	KRueL Advent Calendar 2006 Kat and I have devised something very special for all the sluts this year... In fact, Kat and I have handwritten each one, and Sue crafted the actual calendar. KRueL Advent Calendar 2006 Today is Day 1 of the KRueL (Leather Family) Advent Calendar Each one given a calendar will open a window and carry out the instruction at 10pm. Sorry, no chocolates in this calendar, but I am sure I can manage a few treats now and again. If you would like to participate, email me your mobile number and I will text you each evening near 10pm. You are on the honour system, so don't ask if you question your honour or integrity. You must be willing to at least give it an honest try. I will be watching and thinking of each of you ....~smiles knowingly~ I can indeed see you from here The Trainer xxx (Comment on this)
Sunday, June 4th, 2006
11:44 pm	Sometimes the journey through the darkness sets us free What would you have seen? You would have seen loads. Even if you don't have an eye to see beyond the obvious you still would have been impressed with a very heavy SM scene where the cool down was the shoulder cutting of a 2"x7" peacock feather.  It was all there: floggers; canes; quirts; punches; sweat, tears and blood to name a few.  It was an almighty beating by the end of it; with a truly bloody feather earned and me knelt at her feet in appreciation. If you want to understand what is possible beyond the obvious then read on. Technically I bottomed, but actually we took a journey together. Kat started warming me up with the horsehair floggers and my skin began to come alive as she picked up the pace and intensity, wow, those sting.  The endorphins were flowing and I could feel the energy pump through me with every lung full of air.  Kat selected a CD Rachel made for us back in 2001 and it had all the classics. Oh yeah, I really needed this. I think we all did. By the time Castles in the Sky came on, I was full of it and happily fighting to take what I was given. Kat was working up a sweat as she worked me up higher and higher. Rachel joined in with her canes and I could feel her dancing behind me. She even used her new soft fluffy zebra flogger which wasn't very fluffy with weights sewn into the ends of the tails..lol  I remember feeling what can onlybe described as RAHHHful. Every time they hit me harder, I just wanted more even though I was grunting and groaning from the pain. She knows what I'm like, I get mad because I feel the pain but try to work through it. She knows how to get me over the hump, she keeps at me, changing things up, reads my body till I catch the wave.  It is like the feeling of an exhausting work out till you can barely move. If she wanted to, she could make me yellow (a safeword to change the pace) but this night she didn't want to, she wanted to push me and in doing so she comes along with me.   My head was turned and I could see slightly behind me (I was laid down on our coffee table). Through lazy hazy eyes I could see her raise her arm with the long braided flogger and then the quirt and then I could feel the impact of the strike on myback. It was like an out of sync film, I could see it all happen and feel the soothing burn a split second later. With that vision in my mind, I closed my eyes and my body became completely relaxed. Kat kept at me with that determined look in her eye and then I found myself there, in the dark place - Dead space. Peaceful, relaxing and dark, the strikes keep coming, but my body doesn't tense, it just absorbs. The pain I fought to process now washes through me without the need to fight. As a compliment, I know in Kat's eyes I see the Killer space she occupies. Truly compliments for that moment but that is the topic of yet another entry.  I closed my eyes again expecting to go back into the peaceful darkness but instead I saw the shadow of firelit torches. I saw a circle of people stood on dusty ground with what I interpreted as tribal music playing. There was a dark stone lean-to just behind the circle of people, I don't know if  I came from there or I should have been going there. There was a person dancing around a smaller stone circle within the larger torch lit circle of people. She was dancing with all her heart, arms and feet moving rhythmically and the smile on her face made me smile and laugh-----She was so obviously free.  She is me. I know this because each time her feet touch the floor, I feel Kat's strike on my back.  Every time her arms sweep, I feel the blade create another barb in the feather. I don't think I have ever felt that free.  WOW....... I'm still high....lol  RAHHHHH</font></p> (Comment on this)
Monday, March 20th, 2006
6:37 pm	D/s is also about nurturing Dominants have a responsibility to look after and look ahead with submissives’ needs in mind. They take care of us; make our lives easier and more pleasurable and share themselves and their lives. We should not fall into the complacent position that a bit of sensation now and again is all that is necessary. Submission is a gift to be cherished and a submissive is human being to treasure. If we accept submission without considering his/her future and what we would be able to offer down the road, we would be doing him/her a disservice and not taking care of our family. We never know what the future holds, but we have no business accepting submission especially on a 24/7 basis (even though they may not actually reside fulltime with us) if at anytime they would be disadvantaged for having been with us. That isn’t the romantic side but it is the caring and practical side. Sue has been given an ankle bracelet (6 medium sized bells thread by a thin leather thong to make an anklet) of bells. Those bells remind sue of where her heart is. They serve as a reminder that she is possessed. The bells are not only a reminder of her submission but her own personal growth. There are 6 bells and each is meant to signify an aspect of personal growth, a reflection. Each reflection will then been translated into a symbol which we will all select and a symbol will be engraved on each of the six bells. Sue polished each bell carefully before they were threaded together. As each bell was thread, we talked about what they would mean and we talked about sue and her submission. Each moment spent putting it together and discussing it meaning including those moments when Jackie (sweetsurrender) teased her by singing “Slaves bells ring, are you listening”, were positive and loving. Bright and positive energy was imbibed from all us. However, because I’m a sadistic bitch, I have also devised a pleasurable way to remind Sue that we love her and want help her grow as a person...~EG~ Sue has been given the task of being able to distinguish each personal growth reflection based on the tone of each bell. I ring a bell and Sue identifies the reflection engraved on it. I might add that the bells sound similar, but I bet you would have guessed that. The mere mention of the bells has already begun to evoke the desired effects; she recalls the areas of herself she wants to learn more about and gets hot as hell because she knows I (or Kat or Rach) will be watching her, studying her while she tries to distinguish which bell is which. We are determined to help her to succeed at this task…~g~ utilising teasing and tantalising ways to help her practice. Perhaps one night we will use fire and ice to reward the correct answers and identify the wrong ones; another night stingy and thuddy and possibly even a stretch to pleasure and pain. We are dedicated to the cause….~s~ Admittedly, I will take great pleasure watching her level of anxiety build, her body flush with the warmth of anticipation and her eyes twinkle as she reluctantly delights in feeling the fear blank her mind. If it isn’t fun stop doing it and move on. Your comments are welcome here or by email: LeatherEagle@gmail.com (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006
8:10 pm	Respect thy neighbour's submissive You may not intend to insult me but you will if you order my submissive or slave around. Please do not mistake hospitality or courteous behaviour with an invitation to command those who do not belong to you. A person may be inclined to be a submissive, have a slave’s heart or may be a switch that is in service to another but in no way does that give you the right to command or expect any service from them. Likewise, a single submissive/slave is not public property. We are a bit funny about having our slaves/submissives instructed by anyone other than ourselves. They are trained however to be courteous in their response and if appropriate excuse themselves so that they may enquire with us whether accommodating your request would be appropriate. In our house, our guests are waited on and made comfortable, their desires for comfort satisfied and most of their needs anticipated and provided for. The only thing expected in return is that they are respectful and appreciative of the special treatment they are given. S, our girl, has been trained to serve those that visit as she would serve us. She has also been trained to let us know when one of our guests is behaving poorly without creating a scene herself. It is not appropriate for her to confront a guest if they act like a jerk. The addressing of that guest is our responsibility. Any guest that doesn’t respect our submissives as we do isn’t likely to be asked back. That is common courtesy and manners. As a dominant, I am not given the divine right to command any submissive. In fact, there are protocols within our community, specifically the Leather community that tell us it is rude to touch a person’s leather or toys without permission and similarly never touch another’s property. S is voluntarily our property. She belongs to this Leather Family and takes instruction from only us. J,our boy,is in service to us and he already knows that as our property he is not to be touched by another without our consent. He is not to take orders from others and if others wish to avail themselves of his service, he is to direct them to us so that they may make a special request for his service or company. However, if it is something he would like to do for someone else, he need only ask permission to provide a service elsewhere. (No that does not include sexual favours---what's mine is mine or ours in this case..~G~) There is another area to be mindful of. It is inappropriate to correct another’s submissive/slave. If you think something is worth correcting, bring it to the attention of the Mistress/Master/Dominant. If S or J was, for instance rude, we would want to know so we may get to the bottom of it but we surely wouldn’t expect to find someone else correcting either of them. You may think that what I have said here is obvious but you would be surprised at how many people within the scene don’t realise what they are doing or are just plain ignorant and think that they have the right to instruct anyone that identifies as or appears to be a submissive. LeatherEagle xxx (10 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, February 6th, 2006
7:24 pm	It was a lovely weekend. We talk about a leather family. What is it? I think you will be able to find some loose definitions posted on the internet or in some books. I can only offer examples of our Leather Family and the examples that I think epitomise what I hope people feel when they think of what a Leather Family means. D/s and Leather isn’t just for club nights, it’s how we live everyday. Our Leather Family consists not only of Dominants, Tops, bottoms, slaves and submissives, but of people that admire our ethic for living and their children. When in our home, respect the order of things and everyone slots in accordingly helping keep the finely tuned machine running. The air is always filled with D/s and serotonin flows free and easy under our roof. People are happy and smiling. They leave the pressures of their individual lives at the door and happily adopt the simplicity of our life. And everyone stands a bit straighter knowing that they are expected to behave respectfully. The children give way for the adults to sit. The young people expect the elders to be served first and speak to them respectfully. All submissives/slaves serve together and share the duties. The Dominants/Masters/Mistresses follow protocols themselves and respect the experience and wisdom of the others in the family. Hierarchy does exist, but respect, honour and integrity is expected from everyone. • When you enter our house, you have no baggage and we have no preconceptions of you. You are respected for your integrity and honesty. You are expected to assist where needed but if you are bruised you will be amongst enough love and good spirit to feel at least a little better for being part. You are expected to respect and honour everyone else as you wish to honoured and respected. If you don’t you are called up for it. You are responsible for your actions. If this isn’t agreeable the door works both ways. • Only one has ever passed the threshold with resentment or unrest and still we welcome them because despite what they feel at the moment, family is family and we will be here if needed. I think they know this albeit begrudgingly. As much as they try to remain staunchly independent, I suspect they still welcome the comfort of belonging when they allow themselves to appreciate it. There is enough positive energy in this house to give them a bit of time to sort it out. • Two members of our extended family recently adopted a dog but need to have a fenced area sorted before she can come and live with them. Next week, some of us will be digging and concreting at their house. Much coffee and tea will be served, food will be shared, and spankings will be dished as the work is done. • Honour and respect for ones self and others is obvious within our family. Without being “in each other’s pocket”, we know we can trust each other. If I have a problem or need to talk, anyone I speak to within our family will keep it within our family. I trust them to give me their opinion or not, but I know that no matter what I say, I needn’t apologise for how it sounds. I have already proven that I am honourable. • There is never any shortage of hugs or affection; even the young people stop for a hug during the day. It is common for there to be at least a few people in the kitchen laughing or setting the world to rights. That is one of the places that we share views on slavery, D/s, Leather or protocols. That is where everyone, even the young ones observe or learn how to serve a cup of coffee or tea. You need not be a submissive or slave to be able to serve a guest a cup of coffee in a way that is dignified and still makes them feel as though they are someone special being offered a special gift. • Anyone can learn how to use a toy or a tool in our lifestyle and practice will make them proficient, but those that can be looked upon as mentors and leaders are those that know what it feels like to serve proudly and are able to realise the beauty treasure in the gift of service. I am not saying that you must be a submissive to be a worthy Master but you must understand the treasure and know how to appreciate it. You get from being part of our family what you put in. Current Mood: content (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, January 29th, 2006
10:58 pm	27 January 2006 - first thoughts... We can not go around naked and in chains all day long in our real world. If we want to succeed long term we have to find ways to integrate everyday life with the erotica and fantasy of slavery--- 24/7 can and does work Contentment occurs when the fantasy becomes a reality that can be maintained. It is the one off fantasy fulfilment that keeps us searching for the next high in a potentially detrimental way.... potentially not satisfied with what is at hand. For example. Being a table or an object of the Mistress is a form of intimacy. There is touch, sensuality, providing of pleasure and the attention of your Mistress. The control. A slave can not be a table in the general public, but one can be placed in a position where Mistress has her feet and legs on the slave, restricting their movement and holding them in place. The slave's eyes are the only thing they have to beg with and their stillness exhibits both their devotion to her comfort and willingness to be objectified by her for her pleasure. It is possible to make the fantasy reality and sustainable. Sustainability is the key to long term success. Therefore we need to continue to take the fantasies and break them down and then recreate to stimulus/response under acceptable conditions. Here's a way to test the theory: -------- give the slave a pint of water and require them to ask permission to relieve themselves... make note of time elapsed for future. Logic dictates that this time will have been to the point where some discomfort would have been experienced... knowing that a slave's primary drive is to please. --------- the slave is instructed to drink a pint of water (under some other pretence if possible) and then in 20 minutes (or 10min less than the time recorded above) use them as a footrest or something similar---where only their eyes may beg and their mind and body will battle for primary position. I know that all sounds quite clinical, but the thoughts that go through the mind while your bladder is full and you are struggling not to move are not clinical at all. They are emotional---the feeling of being under someone else's control, the desire to please and not disappoint, the frantic feeling that you will burst before She/He moves is legs. The internal struggle of potential humiliation you may face if you make an effort to move and are met with subtle restraint and a non-verbal no. There is immense gratification for both a slave and Dominant to be able to communicate non verbally through eye contact. Seeing the "please" without hearing the words. Sometimes it is just the welling up of the eyes that screams please. Sometimes it is the body inclination, a dipped chin and slow dip of the eyes. It will be different for everyone and every dynamic has it's own personal foreplay. It is foreplay to me, it's what keeps life hot. Current Mood: contemplative (4 Comments |Comment on this)