Sunday, April 11, 2010

Why a House?

In the leather traditions there are all sorts of labels and methods for organizing ones D/s or M/s relationships. Why do We call ourselves a House?

A House in the leather community is defined as a group or collective of people who practice a formal protocol.

I enjoy the practice of having protocol, it takes away much of the confusion of life. It creates a safe place for Our s-types and really who has not enjoyed coffee service by a person in nothing but panties/ underwear and a collar and cuffs? I enjoy much of the training, much of the refinement that goes with Having a House. Sure it is hard work, but it is hard work that pays dividends.

Our girls know how to approach Us, they know how to talk to Us. They know how to serve and what We enjoy. Plus I not believe that anything has ever been achieved and maintained by consensus. Ultimately there is one person that is responsible for the actions of the House and the actions of the members of the House. That would be the Head of the Household. I may consult other members of the House at my discretion but ultimately I am responsible, which means that in order to be a member of this House, people have to conduct themselves to the level of my expectation. Not society, not theirs...but mine.

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