{"id":17483,"date":"2026-03-12T15:01:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=17483"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:01:39","slug":"re-engagement-with-this-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=17483","title":{"rendered":"Re-Engagement with this blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"I took a long break from updating this blog. Sorry about that… I ran out of new things to say. The content about my life as a confident gay man remains pretty much evergreen.<\/p>\n

I appreciate that some men have told me that they have found the years of content on this blog helpful, interesting, and guiding to their own lives. That means a lot to me!<\/p>\n

Also since the chaos that has befallen the once-united states, I have “cut the cord” and no longer engage much on the web or watch television. (Also, I still refuse to have a smartphone, so I am even more disconnected than the average guy.)<\/p>\n

So what’s new?
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\n\"\"It’s been over five years since my beloved husband died. I can’t believe it’s been that long.<\/p>\n

I have settled into my new life, living forward. Not “moving on” as that implies leaving my husband behind. Instead, I live forward with his memory by my side. I still wear the ring he gave me when we married, which makes me feel his presence every moment. <\/p>\n

I am okay. I am not interested in dating, sex, or even socializing with other gay men. While I do not like the term “single,” that is what I am and will be for the rest of my life. <\/p>\n

\"\"My new life involves living part-time in the once-united states comfortably in my home environs where I am well-connected. My home is peaceful and comfortable — and paid for!<\/p>\n

I am actively engaged as a volunteer in my community and at an important place where I studied. I will not say more; just know that all these engagements keep me happy, cowboy booted<\/a>, and even tailored business suited<\/a> in dress shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I travel a great deal, mostly in my second country — Canada. In 2025, I traveled in eight provinces and one territory over 12,000km for photographic adventures. I have done some things I never dreamed I would, and lived to tell the story!<\/p>\n

I still update my website<\/a> — now known as “Rick’s Website aka Booted Harleydude.” The “aka” is my former self — but different since I sold my motorcycle in 2024 and will not ride again for health reasons. (Hell getting old!)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>One new leather item I am thrilled with is a custom-made full leather suit<\/a>. I had it made-to-measure by Northbound Leather<\/a> of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (my Canadian home is near there.)<\/p>\n

This suit is composed of a leather suit jacket \/ blazer with red satin lining. <\/p>\n

Dress leather pants fit comfortably and stylishly.<\/p>\n

The dress leather shirt was made longer so it always stays tucked in without puckering which drove me nuts in previous leather suit ensembles I tried to put together over the years.<\/p>\n

And, of course, a leather necktie<\/a> — usually but not always black.<\/p>\n

\"\"Footwear with the leather suit varies from black cowboy boots to quality black cap toe or wingtip dress shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As a confident man, I wear this leather suit rather often — just because I like it, it’s comfortable, warm, and is very good-looking.<\/p>\n

Come May, I ditch the cold-weather gear and head north to my second home in Canada. There, jeans, t-shirts, and hiking boots (or even sneakers some times) are the norm. I reserve the leather and business suits for my life in the once-united states.<\/p>\n

Life is short: welcome me back! Nice to be alive, leathered, booted, suited, and shoed. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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