Running Home

What a great weekend at the International LeatherSir / Leatherboy / Community Bootblack in San Francisco! Fraternizing with old friends and connecting with new ones renewed my resolve to serve the Northwest Community.

As in years past, I return home with mixed feelings. I am always sad when a Leather run comes to a close and with it, that feeling of Tribe. I always find it hard to describe that feeling of solidarity and power that one feels at a run.

On the other side of the coin, I return to Seattle invigorated and confident as your titleholder.

I was so proud of our Northwest titleholders during the weekend. Thom's amazing stage presence. Dominic's disciplined yet natural protocols 24/7. Diamond Jack's moving speech on Saturday night that brought the audience to its feet. These are the memories I bring back along with a new sense of pride at being from the Northwest.

For those of you who have not shared in the excitement of a run, I recommend it highly. Runs reinforce our bonds as Leatherfolk. And they renew our souls so that we can better serve our community back home.