OK – so this is late – blame my life for continuing to life. I came back and hit the ground running adulting. But I couldn’t let too much time pass without saying the things.
Beyond Leather was my 1st Leather conference way back in 2018. I have attended, volunteered, taught, hosted, and been welcomed at every step. Thank you to Sir Leland Koble and Bonnie Dopler Lazarus for the space to grow, be, and BRAT!! This year, the BL team saw fit to recognize this Little Leather Girl with the 2026 Beyond Leather Community Appreciation Award. I cried, no one saw, so it was ugly – but I was, am, and will continue to be HONORED.
Thank you to my Leather sisters Thee Lady Aurora and Kōtvã Anchor for ensuring someone stood up for me, when my own legs betrayed me, and for taking such good care of me ALL weekend long. Also to my SISTERS/SIBLINGS call it what you will – Aura Embrace, Harleyycee Quinn,
Poppo Oso & Princexx , Gin Sapphire, Levitti Blacksbeautifulsacrifice, and all the others who shared time and space with me at any part of the weekend.
If you attended either of my classes, I would love to hear any feedback, GOOD, BAD, or things I could do better. You can reach me at bratty@brattybossbaby.com. If you want to partner OR learn more about Another BAD Decision – you can follow
Another BAD Decision, message the page, and keep an eye out for other events we will be at. If you missed the BIPOC social it was EPIC!!!
I didn’t get nearly enough time to PLAY, socialize, hang out, or swim. But the things I came to do, teach, fellowship, and host, got done. That is what is most important. Thanks to SirDeew Heartq and
SirDaniel Tender Strokes for making sure I didn’t hit the floor – when my body betrayed me. And to EVERYONE who helped out with doors, elevators, and picking up things for me, the entire event!! You are the real MVPs.
It was a pleasure to meet so many folks and to share space again with so many I consider friends, and others family. Here’s to us doing it again, because I know some folks wrote checks, I need to see cashed…until next year….
The Second Half
Welcome to the small piece of the world where you will get to glimpse into the vast wilderness of my BIG brain. I no longer keep ALL my thoughts to myself – therapy has been therapying….. and I will be using this Blog to share not only my random ass thoughts, but my rants on humans and earth, and me waxing philosophical about things I believe in. Join me and keep updated by visiting regularly or by signing up for email updates to be notified when new posts go up. Thanks for stopping by………#Unicorns$Glitter
I AM 50
I’M 50?!?! Don’t get used to me shouting this outloud because adulting is highly overrated. I’m really only 
– but today is my birthday!! I’m blessed, grateful, and still growing. I don’t look like what I been through, or hell even what I’m going through…. I’ve accomplished great things, I’ve failed phenomenally, and I’m no where near where I thought my life would be 25 years ago. I’ve still got friends from when I was 7/8, and I met and get adopted by new folks still. I was voted Most Congenial in HS, by college I was a raging B$!@H, I used to think that was insane, now I just realize, it’s ALL TRUE….. I’m a daughter, mother, sister, sibling, lover, friend, teacher, educator, consultant, advocate, volunteer, director, ….i have and will continue to say – I’M EVERY WOMAN. I’m imperfectly perfect, a disabled deity, chronically ill cutie, carving out a space in this world for me & mine. I’m not for everybody, I don’t want to be. But I AM!! And I pray simply that I’m blessed to continue TO BE!! #J14 #SecondHalf
Lastly, while I’m currently riding the struggle bus on an unlimited pass, I’ve got the route down to a science, I know the best bathroom stops, and I’ve learned to pack snacks. Thank you to EVERYONE who has sent items and donated. This is still a thing if you feel led and are able. http://spot.fund/wsnrz7sc
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