Category Archives: Philosophical Stuff

Keeping our spirits up

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Alyx

Hey there, fellow isolators! Are you going stir crazy yet? My biggest regret is not feeling like I can safely walk to the park or the beach (nevermind that all the parks and beaches have been closed…it would still be … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Philosophical Stuff, Recommendations | 29 Comments

Why I’ve Been MIA….

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Alyx

(For you non-Americans, that stands for “missing in action.”) Hey there. I know I’ve been a bit absent of late, and I apologize. Things have been very busy, but also very stressful. I’ve been going through some stuff, and some … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellany, Philosophical Stuff | 18 Comments

Who Knew?

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Alyx

First of all, let me put a disclaimer out there: I come from a generation that looked at Shane from the “L Word”: …and would think, “She’s an attractive woman…if only she would fix her hair!” 😀 Okay, maybe it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in I Am a Cultural Luddite, Laughing WITH You Not AT You, Philosophical Stuff | 29 Comments

Since we didn’t get blown up….

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Alyx

Warning: This has nothing to do with TTWD. And it might be kind of a downer. Feel free to skip it if you’d rather not read a serious post. Some of you might have heard there was an emergency alert … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Philosophical Stuff | 31 Comments

Are we just too boring?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Alyx

It’s sometimes said that spankos are the vanillas of the kink community, and if you’re a spanko you know exactly what that means. Compared to many other BDSM practices, simple OTK palm-to-bottom action seems relatively mild. And while there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophical Stuff | 19 Comments

Great post on Indy’s site

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Alyx

More about governesses, though of an intellectual bent, rather than fiction fantasy. 🙂  Indy brought up some interesting points about F/F fiction and relationships. Check it out here: More on Governesses, Dammit. What do you guys think? Do women like … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophical Stuff, Recommendations | 36 Comments

So What is Submission, Really?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Alyx

A couple of disclaimers before I get into a potentially thorny subject: First, I’m going to be making sweeping statements about human nature and ideal ways to evolve. I will also be discussing a recent RL incident, and some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brattitude, Philosophical Stuff, Topperware | 52 Comments

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Alyx

Which is “Happy New Year” in Hawaiian, of course. And I hope they were good holidays for all of you fellow kinksters out there. As it’s New Year’s Day for me, I’m feeling a bit reflective. 2012 was the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Gratitude, Philosophical Stuff, Story Stuff | 33 Comments

To Spank or Not to Spank

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alyx

This is a loaded topic, and possibly one I should be steering clear of. People tend to feel very strongly about their views, and it’s easy to offend someone unintentionally. But as it’s come up in the comment section of … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophical Stuff | 55 Comments

Nearly Frabjous Day

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Alyx

I re-watched Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” recently…marvelous film. (Yes, I know some would disagree with that. Bear with me, film snobs.  😛 )  Anyway, if you’ve seen it, perhaps you remember the scene where the Mad Hatter (played by … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophical Stuff, Procrastination is an Art | 29 Comments