Master has been offered a large slew of jobs. I hope he can work hard enough to get them done in a timely manner. I worry about his commitment to work. I know there are some days he works hard and others he barely works. OH well, nothing I can say about it.

There have been storms every night for about a week. We are overfilled with water and I hate storms, the unnerve me. I just get so jumpy around storms. I’m glad Master is here for that… some comfort.

I am still working on my vanilla friendly page, it should be mostly done in 2 weeks or so. Not that anyone will be looking at it, but that’s life.

Master has finally purchased his domain for the control panel he is making for gaming servers.

–luna

You are

Buffy Summers

“I’m rash and impulsive. It’s a flaw.”

What “Buffy” Character Are You?

No, this post isn’t a long rant about following Master’s orders. I am required to post every other day, or there are consequences. Since I have nothing to say really, nothing new, nothing on my mind, absolute boredom, this is just my required post. So, here it is Master… I’m following orders.

–luna

I’ve had 3 people note today that I’m awfully quiet. I’m not sure why I’m not my normal talkative self, but I find that there has to be days where your mind is elsewhere, or your thoughts just aren’t ready for speaking. I guess it could mean that I’m overwhelmed with worry, or that I’m not worrying at all. I have a lot of things I want to do, maybe I’m just trying to get that all together in my head. I really don’t know. Ever have a time where you just don’t feel like talking? Everything going through your mind just stays there. Maybe it’s a version of depression.

Last night there were some terrible storms that knocked out our power for a few hours. It was quite a lightening display for what I stayed up to watch of it. Master told me this morning that it woke him up a few times in the middle of the night. Now THAT is a storm. Master is a heavy sleeper. So, we could have hoped for a cooler day today, but no luck. Humid and hot yet again. *sigh* I really don’t like summer weather.

I’m working on judging a poetry contest I ran on AllPoetry.com. There are only 16 entries but I’m slowly going through them so that I’m fair in my comments and I pick the best ones. Good thing is that it’s my contest so that I can allow my opinion to sway my vote. I’m not sure if I will do another contest any time soon as it is a lot of work, but we shall see.

My period has smacked me down today and I’m feeling drained and exhausted. Somehow I have to work through it and get some things done. Thankfully most of them are computer things.

You may be wondering where my ponderings on my submission are lately. It’s pretty hard to feel submissive when there are other more basic worries. Don’t fear though, cause as soon as we are comfortable in life again my submission will be brought back to the forefront.

–luna

The heat in Iowa is all I’ve been talking about for days now, but I’d like to bring something up that has been baffling me lately about the heat of summer. It is obviously warmer in the south, but for understanding purposes, let’s just stick to where I live.

It’s about 90 degrees outside, I have one really old window air conditioner and it doesn’t get that much cooler in the apartment. There is the scene. Now the dilemma…

How in the world is someone supposed to have desire to have sex when you are sweating with just the idea of pressing your bodies together, and the work that is required, fun or not is just not pleasant when you are wiping sweat from your brow that had nothing to do with the activities at hand. It has been uncomfortable to even wear clothing, which neither of us are complaining about, but when you really can’t stomach being intimate in the heat then there is just something wrong… with the weather.

So I have decided that we are going to try to be playful in the evening and maybe the morning too (if I can get Master up). My sexual desire is at high levels and I need some release soon or I will just boil over myself!

Does anyone else feel like it’s just to hot to do anything?

–luna

You Are Opium!

You like to have fun and enjoy life. Reeeeeally enjoy life. If it isn’t fast, loud, or extreme forget it. You value friendship and are loyal and will not hesiste to go off if someone crosses you.

What Naughty My Little Pony Are You?

Summer has drained my energy and desire to do anything but stay cool. I’m not complaining really as it could be worse. It could be hotter than hot and oppressive humidity. I am very thankful to not be living in the southeast.

My energy level is also affected by my period which refuses to come. I’m just sitting here in PMS land; all bloated, and achy with cramps that are extremely annoying. My hunger for carbs and chocolate are almost deadly. I just wish it would come and get over it.

Money is still tight. Master has a few jobs in the works or awaiting payment and that’s always a good thing. I have admitted to not doing a really good job looking for a part time job myself, but as soon as he have a bit of free cash to spend on gas money that will change. I have scanned the papers and there are a couple of places that interest me. If my printer had ink, I’d be able to print off resumes and mail them to places.

I got the information from school that my financial aid problem has been resolved and I will be getting the aid I need for next school year. The date for the checks to be mailed is like August 23 I think. So we still have 2 months to get through before we have some bit of money ahead of the game (but temporary).

Master and I had a big fight over our financial situation and it was very tense there for a few. It’s a major issue and both of use had valid points, but we also acted very immature and said some things that weren’t nice. Hopefully we will be able to work through this and be more stable on our feet.

–luna

So, it’s supposed to be warm for the next few days, and I’m not looking forward to the noise this old air conditioner will be producing while we suffer in heat. I want a new window unit someday, but priorities are kinda jumbled right now. Master is working hard this weekend to try and get some of the jobs done that were handed to him last week. I know he wants to get as much work done while it’s here as possible, and I won’t stop him. It’s better to feel comfortable than struggle.

I have a feeling my period will be miserable this month. I’m already developing strong symptoms to a nasty time; bloating, cramps, back ache, head ache, body restlessness. Grr, these are the times I hate being a woman.

–luna

Well, after such informative posts previous and questions of who and what I am, how the relationship is going and so on, I really have nothing to say today.

I have spent most of the day laying around. I’m not feeling my best today, more of an exhaustion that only good sleep will solve. I hope to sleep in a bit tomorrow morning. In fact I’m ready to go to bed now, and will probably do so after I make sure I’ve done everything I’m supposed to today.

Anyone watch Iron Chef, both the old Japanese version and the America version? I love it, so interesting and worth checking out. It’s like a reality cooking show. Master is a bit addicted too, we have watched it every night for awhile.

So, here I am very very bored, exhausted but not sure why and really just needing to recover from not feeling well.

–luna

Hello everyone. It is with happy news that I announce the addition of another Featured Writer to The Reading Bench. His name is VampyricMage and he writes vampire erotica. Come read his first addition titled, Her Master’s Return. Let me know what you think, and I will pass it on to him!

Her Master’s Return
© VampyricMage

My love; my lover: who has waited so long for her Master’s return; rejoice, for He that created you returns to reclaim that which is His. Thou art and have always been His most perfect creation. You are strong, yet submissive to Him; powerful, yet incomplete without Him, and the most beautiful, sensuous creature to have ever found favour in His sight. Embrace now the Darkness that He has graciously bestowed you with, and let His energy flow through you—complete you. Drink deeply of the light of the full moon under which you were created and from which you draw your power, for you shall need your strength when your Master comes.

Now wait in silence while Darkness falls, and the bright light of the moon is drowned in a crimson hue. All sounds of the night shall fade into the distance, as Death walks with Him. The rhythmic beating of your heart shall draw Him closer, closer; until at last He appears from the darkness, looking upon His creation—drawing in each detail. Without a word, you shall kneel before Him, offering yourself for His pleasure. You shall feel His energy flowing through you as He drinks you in, His dark eyes piercing through your soul. With a gentle touch upon your chin, you shall rise to meet Him, and in His eyes, you will find the comfort that you have been seeking for so long.

He shall draw you close and your crimson lips shall part, bidding Him to drink of you. His lips shall meet yours, and His eyes shall finally close, as he tastes of your sweet breath, drawing you into Himself with passionate fervor. Ceasing momentarily, and looking deep into your eyes, He will smile at you as you turn your head gently to the side, offering your neck to Him. Hearing the rhythmic pounding of your heart, He shall place His lips gently upon your neck, tasting of you with His tongue before slowly sinking sharp, ivory fangs into your willing skin, and drinking deeply of your life—your soul.

Your body will grow weak with pleasure as heat rises between your gently parted thighs, not to go unnoticed by His sharp senses. Gently, He will lay you upon the ground as He quenches His thirst for your blood. Removing His fangs as gently as they were inserted, He shall move again to your lips, His tongue again finding yours, and you shall taste your own life force upon His mouth. Feeling your lust, He shall rip your shirt from your body, exposing your exquisite breasts, your nipples responding immediately to the chilly night air. Slowly, He shall take them each in turn into His mouth to be nursed by his skilled tongue, while His expert hands explore your thighs.

Dragging His tongue slowly down your body, across your stomach, and down the inside of your thigh, your scent shall overcome His self-control; and pushing your skirt up with His hands, He shall press His tongue eagerly between the gentle petals of your sex, and drink deeply of the sweet nectar within. Withdrawing His tongue again, He will find your aching clit protruding from between soft folds of moist flesh. Drawing it into His mouth, caressing it gently with His lips and tongue, His eyes shall rise to meet yours, looking deep within you as your hips involuntarily rise and fall against His mouth. Bringing you close to climax, but not yet allowing you to fulfill your desire, He will again turn His attention to your tender lips, as he hastily removes His clothes.

Pressing Himself gently against your mound, He can feel the desire swelling within you, the heat growing more intense with each passing second. Feeling your body grind helplessly against Him, He shall deny your needs no more, and shall plunge His swollen manhood deep into your aching body; and in slow, steady movements, He shall fill your body again and again with His full length. Pressing His chest against yours, feeling your swollen nipples against His skin, He will increase His pace, bringing you closer—closer.

At long last, whispered words shall come from your lips, begging Him for release, to which He shall oblige; and both bodies shall shudder at the peak of pleasure, all restraint and self-control forgotten as His hot seed spills deep into your welcoming body, your hips bucking wildly against Him. Your shall muscles tighten around His cock, greedily milking every drop from within Him, until at last both collapse, locked in a tight embrace.

–luna

My favorite time of day is when I first wake up. I love mornings and becuase of this I am a morning person. I think the most clearly in the morning. I accomplish the most things (more than I do the rest of the day on occasion). Master is not up in the morning so it is time I can spend alone reflecting.

I am required to write in my journal on a regular basis and today I just don’t feel like I have a lot to say. I spent most of the morning making floggers (finished 3) and then the afternoon and evening reading and finishing the 5th Harry Potter book. It was an excellent story, and I’m glad I finally got around to reading it, as I have had it for over a year.

Master has picked up the first book, seeing that I was enjoying myself I think he wants to see what the big deal is. I hope to be able to spend more time reading this summer as it is enjoyable to me.

–luna

This is Maximus, “Max” for short. He is my other kitty. He is my shadow and momma’s baby. He is very loyal and looks forward to his time at night sleeping at my feet. Max talks to me a lot, I’ve never known a more talkative kitty.

Zeus on the other hand, is silent all the time, unless something is bothering him and to say ‘bless you’ when I sneeze. Yes, that’s right folks, that cute black kitty will get up when I sneeze and make this little growly meow at me. Quirky I know. Only animal people will understand my attachment to them. Zeus is Master’s kitty, even if he doesn’t want to admit it. Zeus’ fallen for him and loves laying next to him.

This is them together as you will find them most of the afternoon. They are not brothers, not related at all. They love each other.

–luna

One of my cats, Zeus, is a bit angry with me. He walks around in a huff, especially at night. It glares at the window air conditioner that has now blocked his view of the world and a very special lady cat.

Yes, that’s right, my black playboy kitty has a girlfriend. Master and I have both watched him at night sitting in the window talking… at first we thought at nothing. Then we saw her… a pretty calico sitting on the bit of roof overhang at the kitchen window. Practically every night since it was nice enough to have the windows open, my Zeus would sit there waiting for her and then spend minute upon precious minute talking to this calico. It’s rather cute and I do hate that the air conditioner now sits in that window, but necessity overrides my cat’s crush.

I’m sure he will get over it, and perhaps when the weather cools once more this stray calico will come calling again to hear Zeus whisper sweet meows in her ears. It’s sweet how animals can share bits of their secret lives with you in this way.

–luna

Tomorrow I get to see a great friend tomorrow for lunch. She and I bonded quickly when I first entered the scene. She has one of those bubbly personalities that just draws me. She’s from the south and well, it’s been a long long time since got any quality time together. I am looking forward to lunch with her again. I have to give her a flogger I braided the handle on for her Master/Husband and I’m sure we will get a chance to shoot the breeze.

Master has been offered a few more jobs, and even though they are still in the preliminary negotiations, I feel good about them. That does mean of course that he will be working long and hard hours this month if he takes them. All I can say is the more work he has out there the better his portfolio looks, and it’s looking great!

I’ve had a lot of good comments about my website design lately in my email. Uncanny how good comments flood in after a negative comment. I do the webwork on this site myself, I write it by hand and I’m sure it shows as a personal homepage, but knowing that others pay or are gifted sites for their blog or personal usage, I am happy to be able to make mine be whatever I want it to be. I don’t intend to ever compete with professional sites, this is just my hobby and I enjoy it. Today, I was told that others do too, and that makes me feel great. Besides, I see too many black sites out there… BDSM does not have to be black, or goth, or blood dripping everywhere. I choose purple because I love purple, plain and simple. Thanks for the great comments.

I will be reformatting my Images of Submission Gallery. I have received emails from the artists of work that I would like to have in the gallery and will be adding their email permissions and the work that I enjoy from their sites, as well as making it possible for you to go to their websites and buy the originals or prints. This will be a slow process so bear with me, but I will be adding more awesome images of beautiful ladies and the idea of submission in them. The ones I have now will stay till I know more about who the real artist is, until then they will move to an “Unknown Artist” category. So stay tuned!

–luna

June’s Feature Poem has been posted. It is “What to Watch For…” by SageSpot. For those that don’t know, SageSpot is my step sister and wanted greatly to have her poetry on my website. This is what she has to say about herself and her poetry; “I have been told that I give new meaning to “drunker than a poet on payday…” You have no idea. I present, myself, Sagespot – the Poet who is wearing no tact. Should you care to be insulted, complimented, or generally well rounded, feel free to contact me through my website: http://home.earthlink.net/~sagespot/.” I love what she has donated and hope that you will too.

What to Watch For…

© Sagespot

Potential
Can be
So very
Deadly.

Hope
Springs
Eternal
In the
Vanquished
Mind.
Prayers
Seem to
Be direct

Links
To those
Who
Could save
You -
Taunt
You -
Slander
You -

–luna

I have now been flamed. Well, it’s by a famous flamer in submissive blog world so I’m not surprised. Someone felt the need to not like what I said about “submissives leaving the lifestyle” when 1. It’s a blog, not some text book or essay that someone is trying to shove down someone’s throat, 2. She chose to read it, it’s not required reading I’m not making you agree with me. 3. She enjoys the power trip.

These were my views, the point of this blog is to share with everyone what I am thinking, you are entitled to not agree, just like she did. Fine with me. It’s not going to change the fact that my thought process on the specific topic was such that would cause others to think I am ignorant or stupid. It may just be that 6 months from now I will be changing my own views on the very topic, life is a journey and it constantly changes.

I have removed her blog from my website, as I did try to read it on occasion and skip over all her anger. She has also asked me to remove images that she used on her blog from my site, which I will not do unless she presents me with a paper saying they are her sole works and she has the only rights to them. (of which I know she doesn’t, these belong to artists, and I have found their websites on the web and pulled some images from there, most likely just like she did). It’s not completely wrong, as I am not saying they are my works, they are just images I like. No harm there.

Granted, I don’t have all the answers, but more likely; she doesn’t either. So thank you for making me feel honored by your red markered presence.

–luna