{"id":34,"date":"2026-10-29T00:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T00:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2026-10-29T01:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T01:22:21","slug":"the-crossroads-current-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/?page_id=34","title":{"rendered":"The Crossroads  Current  Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ec1e7a1e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex 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Crossroads  Current  Staff<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/?page_id=48\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Our Angels<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#1de7e1\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>Ms Bonnie <\/em>(she\/her)<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bonnie-and-M-Dennis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bonnie-and-M-Dennis.png 951w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bonnie-and-M-Dennis-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bonnie-and-M-Dennis-768x707.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Master Dennis and slave bonnie met through the internet while He lived in San Diego and she lived in Phoenix. Master Dennis collared Ms. Bonnie many years ago and in, 2002, they were married.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Later in their relationship Master Dennis realized that slave Bonnie needed an outlet for her own dominance, so Master Dennis allowed her to explore this aspect of herself, while maintaining their own Master\/slave dynamic. They have had several slaves together; one was ten years within their home, slave Kia. Master Dennis gave His slave the name of Ms. Bonnie for Master\/slave Bonnie, Ms Bonnie is a Master to others yet she is always primarily and without a doubt, Master Dennis\u2019 slave. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Together Master Dennis and slave bonnie have an extensive extended family, the Dragon Clan, a large national family of those that hold a heart of service. The Dragon Clan credo is \u201cLeather, Family, Service, and Spirit\u201d! The Dragon Clan strives to assist, educate and serve their communities. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They are very active in their local community past and present including; Arizona Power Exchange, Butchmanns Experience, MAsT Pheonix and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, spreading joy and education within the LGBTQ community. They have presented at APEX, Desert Dominion, Southwest Leather Conference, Sin in the City, Behind Closed Doors, Mensa and many more, both nationally and internationally. Also, for the last 15+ years, they spend time at local colleges with human sexuality, sociology and psychology classes to demystify who and what BDSM, Leather and Master\/slave really are.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They both believe strongly in sharing the truths of their M\/s lifestyle to others that are just learning or already on their paths. They model who and what they are in M\/s and BDSM and desire to share that though the path can be rocky at times \u2013 it is possible with work to succeed. Their philosophy is that everyone is unique unto themselves and there is no \u201cONE TRU WAY\u201d to do things; there is being safe as possible, consensual with all actions, and being mindful in one\u2019s intent.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They are looking forward to learning more and sharing with others as they progress on their journey! &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#1de7e1\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong><em>xiaoyi <\/em><\/strong> (they\/her)<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lady-and-hound.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lady-and-hound.jpg 540w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lady-and-hound-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lady-and-hound-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">xiaoyi (they\/her) is a queer leather woman, folklorist and bootblack among many other things. She is an educator and speaker on topics including Queer culture and history, Leather culture and history,  disabilities and inclusion, living with invisible illnesses\/disabilities, sexual identities, gender, and BDSM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They love leather, stories.  costuming, protocols and cats. They have been teaching since 2012.&nbsp; She is the Southwest Bootblack 2016. They are also known as Sister Cheyenne d\u2019Muir, of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They have the honor of being a Caretaker for the Crossroads Annex of the Carter Johnson Library and Collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">xiaoyi\u2019s mission is to help create understanding and acceptance among people for each to learn and grow and be as they are.&nbsp; They serve their community before themselves.&nbsp; She is a coach and speaker who openly shares her journey in hopes that she might help others who face similar challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seldom shy or at a loss for words, xiaoyi enjoys deep philosophical, spiritual, and religious discussions.&nbsp; She does not retreat from difficult topics or hesitate to admit she doesn\u2019t know something.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They live  with 6 cats, the husbdragon, 3 baby dragons, and roommates. Her favorite color is rainbow and her favorite flower is tulips.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#1de7e1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Jako (he\/him) -Library&#8217;s Sherpa<\/mark>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https:\/\/crossroadsannexcjlc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250908_204748967-scaled.jpg 1928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jako decreed himself our Sherpa when the Crossroads first became an Annex. Since then he&#8217;s become the loading and unloading expert, fitting more into the car and trailer than might seem possible and helps guide set up and tear down.&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You will often find him sitting in the introverts resting pose, his crossed feet kicked out, arms across his chest but that doesn&#8217;t mean he isn&#8217;t happy to chat with you at all. He is most noticeable in his spiked orange bowler hat.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ms Bonnie (she\/her) Master Dennis and slave bonnie met through the internet while He lived in San Diego and she lived in Phoenix. 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