I wrote this simple poem the very first year that Aaron and I lived together and observed Nude Recreation Week as a serious bare practitioner couple. At that time, marriage equality wasn’t even available in the USA. Why celebrate the “land of the free?”
We let the Shoneye twins represent us in the verse.
The Shoneye Twins: a false sense of modesty!
My Naked Life
I am naked and I am me.
I am the man I want to be.
When I am naked, I am nude,
Living life with a positive attitude.
I am naked and I am me.
I am the man I want to be.
When I am nude, I am also proud.
Whether alone or among a crowd.
I am naked and I am me.
I am the man I want to be.
When I am nude, I am living free,
I know that clothes are not for me.
I am naked and I am me.
I am the man I want to be.
When I am nude, I clear my mind,
Gone are the clothes that hide and bind.
Roger Poladopoulos, July 5, 2011
The Shoneye Twins, proudly bare!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, July 31, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! July, 2023”
Captured in a game on the beach, our hostage offers no resistance to his victor! This is a product of the beach, the season and, of course, all the “fun-in-the-sun!” Of course, we don’t really see the conditions of his captivity. It could very well involve more fun than torture – or a balanced combination of both! A legitimate capture doesn’t mandate the infliction of pain!
Captured bare!
Or the opposite extreme of the spectrum, captured textile (wearing clothes). As the person holding the light and aiming, we’re very uncertain as to the message trying to be sent. Clearly proof that on a beautiful summer day, confined and inside is not the best place to be! For many of us, outdoor freedom (like clothes freedom) is preferable!
Captured engrossed!
The siblings above have been captured engrossed in reading. There is nothing wrong with allowing one to be mentally captured – there exists an adage that addresses this very though: a mind is a terrible thing to waste!
For those of us who are bare practitioners, another “terrible” thing to waste is the time involved in putting on clothing. Why bother to try to conceal what we don’t really need to hide? That is a true waste! Proudly go bare with nothing to disguise you!
Capturing on film!
Capturing and retaining the image preserves it for quite awhile and allows it to be shared with others. Some photographers enjoy being “captured” themselves while creating pictures of others. Enjoying his own hobby while letting permitting the public and others to fully appreciate himself! Perhaps that gesture includes “giving back into the community!”
Oceanic infinity!
Captured in a wide open space! It makes no difference if it is landscape or oceanic. The boundary is endless and beyond vision. The limitless opportunity is as far as we can only imagine. An unrestricted field of adventures and dreams that is all ours to explore and determine.
Captivity isn’t always a confining situation. The imagination gives it a limitless and timeless feature that we can take ourselves on a journey to indulge!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, July 28, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “My Naked Life!”
My spouse, Aaron, and I are unable to find a compromise as to precisely when “mid-summer” occurs. Trust me, we aren’t the only two who are clueless as to the date. None of our acquaintances or friends offer any solutions. Somehow, it seems that this the existence of a “mid-summer” date is actually is a myth created to confuse us all or to make chaos for everyone.
But no matter if it is imagined or real, it does serve as an inspiration for this post entry and as a name for this photographic series, “Mid-Summer Dream” – so christened by my spouse. The reasoning for his naming? It’s a bromantic skinny-dipping fantasy! Also, the pictures themselves have a somewhat vague, dream-like quality. Besides, the very concept of something as being so very mid-summer is itself appealing and mysterious!
Artistic posing!
A vague time and date but quite a very soothing and tranquil setting: a body of water with both of the subjects confidently and conveniently bare and relaxed. The aqua serves as a reflective tool for what we observe shared between the interracial couple: intimacy and trust.
Intensity together!
The duo transpire the message of “equal partners.” Neither one offers any suggestion of the notion of dominance or superiority. They seem very comfortable and on equal footing in every posing.
Their nakedness is unashamed!
An integral aspect of their relationship is their acceptance of one another and the absence of any concern in their being clothes free and open for all to see.
Calm and collected as one!
There’s no denying their affection and devotion to one another as they together experience a skinny-dip to refresh themselves from the summer heat. The message conveyed through their body language is one of contented relaxation!
Eye-to-eye contact!
Once they’re free from the stress of wearing clothing, it’s indeed amazing at how free the body responds in really tranquil situations. We can finally focus on simply being together with one another!
Together as one!
Side-by-side and hip-to-hip are ideal ways to pose to convey the message of togetherness. Of unity and complete commitment: a couple!
Hand-in-hand!
Holding onto one another is another example of body language that represents “joined” to the rest of the world. It suggests a union that is unable to be destroyed!
Together!
Their devotion and intimacy not only resounds through their poses together but also in the figures they convey through the positioning of their bodies. It is obvious to everyone viewing these images that something comforting, relaxing, peaceful and passionate exists between these two men. This, essentially, is the ultimate dream of the majority of us. Our foundation – together!
Aaron and I appreciate the subtle messages shared in these images here. Our upcoming anniversary next month is on display through this posting.
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, July 24, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “July Captivity!”
That does not mean that we need to get dressed now!
Our clothes freedom is not limited or restricted to just this one week of the entire year! Our nakedness is welcome throughout all the year! Often, Aaron (my spouse) and I have used the final day of Nude Recreation Week as a day to rejuvenate ourselves from the week-long event! A week of fun can sometimes be very tiring!
Floatation recuperation #1!
Which definitely doesn’t eliminate floatation as a legitimate method of recuperation! It is obviously designed as a viable tool for Nude Recreation Week!
Floatation recuperation #2!
It is both refreshing and relaxing and is a very comfortable method of spending our leisure time – especially while skinny-dipping!
Floatation recuperation #3!
All bare practitioners instantly qualify for this method of hanging out the summer afternoons without the stress of finding something appropriate and creative to wear!
I hope everyone had a terrific Nude Recreation Week! Remember: no clothing required!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, July 21, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Mid-Summer Dream!”
Reign: Unashamed on Bare Practitioner’s Day, 2023!
TODAY IS BARE PRACTITIONER’S DAY, 2023!
July 14, annually
A day for us to celebrate, honour and salute us for being ourselves!
We’ve just completed the entire month of June as GLBTQ+ Pride Month. We’re now observing Nude Recreation Week. Do we really need a Bare Practitioner’s Day to supplement the festivities? Is our ultimate goal an entire year of commemorations and/or occasions? A thoughtless retort to such a ridiculous suggestion is: Yes!
Is it necessary to question our every reason to enjoy being us? Are we all in danger of having such unfulfillment in our lives that we need to exploit opportunities to extol our characteristics that have created us in the uniqueness that we all enjoy? Unfortunately, in today’s world, the possibilities of our being denied give us little alternative.
A bare practitioner is a person who openly (without reservation or shame) accepts and acknowledges being same gender loving (bisexual or gay) and a naturist/nudist. Confident and proud, a bare practitioner endorses the community and culture shared by all, free from judgment and prejudice. Bare Practitioner’s Day is our day to celebrate, commemorate and dedicate to all of us being ourselves! We respect this for everyone and expect the same in return!
Gio Dell, oceanside bare practitioner!
The majority of us bare practitioners (same gender loving naturists/nudists) openly acknowledge that our way of life – freedom from embarrassment, guilt, humiliation or shame for being same gender loving and body and clothes free advocates – is nothing that any of us need to conceal. It is what and who we basically are. It is our right to be ourselves. Throughout history, society has deemed us as being perverse. We have been ridiculed, punished, denied equality and even attacked and beaten because of who we are. Therefore, culturally we have all earned the right to be and celebrate ourselves!
Equality for all!
For all of those persons who find discomfort in being bare around others, we all accept their level of comfort and their need for clothing. We may not understand – yet we concede their right to be different. For all of those persons who are unable to comprehend our affection and attraction for our same gender, it is our reality. We don’t share the same feelings but that’s fine. All of us have the right to be different!
Varying levels of physical exposure!
What is of primary importance is that we tolerate and understand these variations in our levels of comfort and respect everyone’s right to be who they truly are. If an aspect of someone else’s life makes us uncomfortable, we can choose to avoid that person or that situation.
Felipe Ferreira and his Pride tattoo!
There are various ways of expressing ourselves and conveying our beliefs and ideals to others. The degrees that we select to expose ourselves vary from person to person. Each person has the right to determine their own level of comfort in sharing their nakedness and sexuality with others.
How can love be a basis for hate?
We may not approve the message but we must recognize the variety that others employ to demonstrate themselves. The public displays of affection have many followers all at odds with one another.
Happy Bare Practitioner’s day, 2023!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Saturday, July 15, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Nude Recreation Week: Weekend!”
The increasing popularity of “selfies” (pictures of oneself) presents us with a relatively new form of photographic art that is gaining adherents daily. The cameras accompanying portable telephones have made this feature a common and widespread reality of a majority of our lives!
It is now an option for all of us to use whatever style or type of photography we prefer to capture an image of ourselves and our buttocks to engage in history!
GIVE YOUR BUTTOCKS THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE THEY DESERVE!
During USA GLBTQ+ History Month
October, 2023
Bottoms-Up! on October 31, 2023, will feature submitted post-entries from fellow bloggers and ReNude Pride followers!
Submissions accepted only in .jpeg, .png or .gif formats only!
Totally anonymous submissions with only country of origin revealed. Submit your entry, one photograph only to: renudepride@gmail.com
Submit by October 15, 2023! Currently accepting entries!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, July 15, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Nude Recreation Week: Week-End!”
Humans are, for the most part, a very social species. We enjoy being with others with whom we identify. One of our social engagements is the sharing of meals/food. This custom is derived from the cooking and/or preparation of foods to offer/share with our guests. Cooking can be enjoyed alone (solo) or as a group activity. Whatever form of cooking/food preparation we engage in, the experience is, hopefully, satisfactory and fulfilling!
Making a feast!
Our meal time together can be alone, as a couple or as a large gathering. During the course of nude recreation week, a variety of different types of food sharing options are available to be enjoyed. The opportunities are unlimited! Food service and sharing can take many forms based on the theme or type of occasion.
Picnic!
A number of people strive for a variety of experiences to ensure that all of their guests are happy about the offering. A casual outdoor picnic is only one example of this type of sharing.
The consuming of the foods that we cook and prepare are as central to our socialization with one another as the meal itself. Having food to partake is important as the servings we create. A completely “natural” cookout (barbecue) is fun with acquaintances, family and friends!
Partaking of meals with friends, especially during the comfort of the season, is enjoyed by many and the pleasure of being bare is always welcome!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Friday, July 14, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Nude Recreation Week: Day 5!”An additional posting for the same day is “2023 Bare Practitioner’s Day!”
The are no mandatory regulations that require all of us to adhere to an established routine in observing 2023 Nude Recreation Week. I’m just offering suggestions for different ways that we may attempt in order to have a pleasure and varied experience for each and every day. A set routine is often boring and lackluster.
Personal physical development is one option available. Another is personal mental development that can be exercised by playing certain games or engaging in certain puzzles such as crossword or sudoku or word-search. The choice is entirely your own!
Training routines!
Juggling for eye-hand coordination!
An individual or group can be as creative and imaginative as needed to achieve desired results. There is no specific guideline that guarantees success. The goal is to engage and have fun while doing so. After all, it is: Nude Recreation Week!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, July 12, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Nude Recreation Week: Day 3!”
Nude Recreation Week is annually sponsored by the The Naturist Society. This year marks the 45th year of Nude Recreation Week.
Strip and recreate!
Background:
On August 7, 1976, National Nude Beach Day was first observed by the Free the Free (Clothes Free) Beach Committee. This Free the Free Beach Committee was the forerunner of The Naturist Society which was officially established in 1980. Initially it was formed to encourage the formation of clothing optional and clothes free public beaches. The observance soon expanded to include all aspects of recreation, both communal and individual.
Do it!
The first step in complying with the theme of Nude Recreation Week is to remove all clothing. So, in order to prepare to celebrate in style, let’s strip!
Smile!
Happiness = freedom!
Stripping!
Freedom = no clothes!
Stepping out!
No clothes = finally bare!
Time to celebrate!
Finally bare = without a care!
Without a care = liberation!
Nude Recreation Week equals fun for everyone so get busy, get comfortable and enjoy the time without a care in the world and without a thread on your body!
Twister!
Enjoy board games? Twister is a popular game that is amusing and confusing, especially when everyone is naked and looking for adventure! It is very popular with bare practitioners and is the source of many entanglements! One of the major advantages is that it is easy to be viewed by a large audience!
Twister: public exhibition game1
More traditional board games also are favourites of us all. These are not quite as challenging or as imaginative as the twister game but may be enjoyed by all!
Blindfolded games!
Creativity among players is encouraged in order to modify games and make them more appealing! Most board and/or card games are able to be modified to include any numbers of players.
Happiness is bare for Nude Recreation Week!
Have a great Nude Recreation Week, 2023!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, July 11, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Nude Recreation Week, Day 2!”
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! 