Happy hot July everyone!
I am back home in Phoenix, AZ where the temperature outside can literally fry an egg on the sidewalk… it’s around 114F today outside, that’s somewhere around 42C for folks elsewhere in the world. It’s crazy, but I’m glad to be home curled up on my own bed and breathing in my own insence after an intense month on the road.
A little while back I had the opportunity to appear on a few great podcasts. The first was with Dan & dawn, for the Erotic Awakenings Podcast. We got together and discussed everything from faith to bondage to the Scene and everything inbetween… check out both halves the podcast:
http://eroticawakening.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=456479
http://eroticawakening.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=454407
I also appeared on the Young and Kinky podcast with Benny & Jinx, which was an absolute blast talking about age play, bondage, and more:
http://youngandkinky.blogspot.com/2009/06/episode-22.html
My new anthology, “Rope, Bondage, and Power” has hit shelves. The project was a labor of love that had me pulling together authors from 4 countries to discuss the intersections of rope bondage and power and/or power exchange. It was intense. I have decided that I really love anthology projects, and am now actually working on an art anthology of sorts. But check out the book- it turned out great!
http://astore.amazon.com/pass-20/detail/1935509020
In the rest of my life, I am madly and lovingly writing. I am working on a book at the moment (yes, a solo book by me, I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get to this next one), a few art projects, and spending quality time with friends and partners. I was under the weather for a while, but I am back on my “A” game and glad for it. I have finished moving into my desert cave, but every once in a while another box from my former storage unit trickles in and I get to figure out where to put more stuff 
I have been cooking again (I love cooking, and dream of one of my future careers being an Anthony Bordain for my generation) and have proceeded to do a happy dance when I found out that my local spanish grocery store sells really nice Horchata, because I dislike having to make my own.
I have tons more below- lots of exciting classes, performances and more… read on and stay tuned!
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July/August/September Appearances:
As always you can find complete class descriptions on my educator page at (http://www.PassionAndSoul.com/educator),
and I am available in select cities below (and nearby) for private classes, erotic life coaching work, and more:
Bellingham, Washington
July 22-26, In The Woods, http://itw2009.triskeli.org/
During this kick ass weekend long kink event up near the Canadian border, I will be teaching Rituals for D/s, Sacred Kink, Rope Sex, and Open Hearts/Open Minds (on polyamory and other relationship choices) as well as kicking back and enjoying the space.
Edison, New Jersey
August 21-24, Floating World, http://www.thefloatingworld.org/
The Floating World is one of the biggest BDSM educational events anywhere. Last year there were over 140 classes over 4 days, and it blew me away. I’m back again, this time teaching Kama Sutra Bondage, GenderQueer Bondage, Playing Between the Ears (Hypnosis and Trance) and Breath Play, plus appearing on a panel on money and kink. It should be amazing, yet again.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
August 25, 8-10pm, http://www.toolshedtoys.com
I will be teaching Rope Sex: Bondage for Lovemaking and More, at this fun sex shop in Milwaukee, just around the corner from UMW. Tickets to this hands on class run $25 each.
Northern Wisconsin
August 27-30, Spank Festival II, http://www.spankfestival.com/
I have heard nothing but rave reviews about this event, and finally have decided to go see what all the fuss is about. Probably the camping, hot play, and great venue. Oh yeah, and all the fun people! I will be teaching Rope Sex, Sacred Kink, and debuting my new roleplaying class “Be Yourself or Someone Else: Invocation and Evocation Techniques for Roleplaying.” Come join me for the mid-west’s premier kink camping event.
Northern Maryland
September 16-20, Dark Odyssey Summer Camp, http://darkodyssey.com
Dark Odyssey is one of the only events I refuse to miss internationally. It is a fantastic mix of sex, play, education, rituals, fun, relaxation, and 200 acres of space to roam. It crosses over the BDSM, swinger, queer, pagan, tantra, sacred sex, leather, fetish and other communities… and this year I will be presenting on Sacred Kink, Pain Processing, plus leading the Equinox Ritual and debuting my Sacred Consort Ritual.
Atlanta, Georgia
September 25-27, Southern Bash, http://www.southernbash.com/
Let me get this straight- an event specifically designed for the women’s *and* trans communities? With classes, parties, play spaces, drag shows, and good people? How could I say no? I will be teaching Breath Play, Rituals for D/s, Kama Sutra Bondage, and also getting my performance bug on by shaking my rump on stage… you know you want to!
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Looking beyond September!
In the next 6 months I have all kinds of other adventures, classes and intensives planned… am I coming to a city near you soon?
If not, feel free to contact me at Lee@PassionAndSoul.com to see if we can help make it happen.
For more up to date information, and for schedule details further into the future, please visit my calendar at:
http://www.PassionAndSoul.com/calendar
October
Vancouver, BC; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Austin, TX; Cleveland, OH
November
Salt Lake City, UT; W. Massachusettes; and super secret plans soon to be unveiled
December
Super secret international plans, to be revealed soon, I promise!
I also have upcoming plans for 2010 to teach in Ohio (Columbus and Cleveland), Edmonton, Mexico City … and more!
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Want more of me? Well, you can keep up with my life, adventures and art at:
Live Journal – http://passionandsoul.livejournal.com/
This is my personal journal- full of naughty images, personal exploits, emotional ups and downs, and a variety of announcements mixed in with a way to peek into my being.
FetLife – http://fetlife.com/users/24336
This amazing erotic adventurer’s networking site is an invaluable tool for me, and I have the “PassionAndSoul Student Lounge” there for people with questions or things they would like sharing from classes they have been to.
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/passionandsoul
I have totally fallen in love with facebook. I have a fan page (search for Lee Harrington) that fans built for me, plus I regularly post pictures, update via my twitter feed, and more!
…and of course my website – http://www.PassionAndSoul.com
My pride and joy- keep up on my calendar, read essays by me, find my artwork, download audio classes, enjoy my books, and so much more!
I look forward to seeing you all in person or online!
With Passion and Soul,
Lee Harrington
http://www.PassionAndSoul.com
Artist, Educator and Shaman