Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
The photo below comes from my post, Praia Mole: Where the gays are. It is my favorite photo of Sergio and me in 2012 and precisely how I’d like to remember this year where so many good things happened.
Wishing you all the very best in 2013.
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I thought Meryl Shcenker’s photos of Randell Shepherd, 48 and Larry Duncan, 56 in Washington State getting married was one of the most touching images of 2012.
I suppose our personal bias makes us see what we want, but I can’t think of a more compelling / touching image that explains why I believe the right to marry who you love is a basic civil right.
Equally touching was the photo of the happy couple arriving at the Seattle First Baptist Church to be married in a group ceremony with 24 other couples; photo also by Meryl Schenker
President Obama’s response to Clint Eastwood’s routine at the 2012 Republication National Convention was the coolest dis I’ve seen on social media.
More about it here.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
After reading about The Seattle Times editorial team “I do” campaign to show your support for the marriage initiative on Washington State’s ballot, I asked people to be photographed with the “I do #74”. Thanks to my sister in particular who sent photos of many neighbors and friends I collected nearly 90 images through September, October and the first week of November.
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Show your support for Referendum 74 in Washington State
Yesterday I wrote about The Seattle Times editorial team’s “I do” Campaign. Washington State has a ballot initiative asking its residents to support same sex marriage. To show their support, The Seattle Times has taken the unprecedented step to create a social media campaign supporting the ballot initiative.
I may not live in Washington State, but I wanted to show my support and hope you will too. If you email me your photos holding this sign I’ll publish your photo.
The sign and directions on submitting your photo to The Seattle Times is also included in this link. Be sure to send me your name(s) and where you live (city / state and if you don’t live in the US include city / country).
Email your photos to BosGuymail@gmail.com.
According to tradition, the color underwear you choose to wear tonight signifies the change you want in 2013. For those who like the status quo, I suggest going commando.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
This year Boston’s museum, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), invited two Brazilian street artists to Boston to feature their work in their first showing in the US. They also commissioned this public art installation in downtown near my office. This was originally posted in September 2012.
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My enthusiasm for public art and funding these initiatives is not always shared, but I think commissioning public art installations is essential to any city and community. So I was thrilled to see the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA-Boston) have two famous street artists from Brazil create larger than life murals in the city of Boston.
Os Gemos – identical twin brothers and street artists from Brazil – are currently hosting their first museum show in the United States at the ICA-Boston. While the show is here in Boston this large temporary mural will dominate Dewey Square in Boston’s financial district.
You may read more about the installation and view a slide show of the creation of the mural as well as the show at the ICA-Boston here.
The 2013 No Pants Subway Ride in Boston is in two weeks on Sunday, January 13th.
If you would like to participate, “Like” their facebook event page The No Pants Subway Ride or visit, BostonSoS.org to register.
I started doing this with my other half a few years ago and each year its a great time. Last year Sergio and I opted for a superhero theme. I’ll write a bit more about this as the event date approaches, but I’d encourage you to register if this sounds like something you’d enjoy.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
In August my brother was married on Cape Cod. It was a fantastic ceremony and although this photo isn’t from their wedding (its actually at Fenway Park – how appropriate), this was the image I had at the time I wrote the post.
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I’m down on Cape Cod to attend my little brother’s wedding, which is actually tomorrow afternoon. I couldn’t be happier for them, and I’m looking forward to the celebration. I love them both dearly.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
This was one of those “gotcha” moments. Sergio totally surprised me with this quick video message that he sent me in June.
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Work brought me into New York City for a couple of days. My lunatic boyfriend emailed me this video of himself to make me laugh and remember to call. I thought I’d upload it to YouTube so everyone could see my crazy partner; and by the way I called him – definitely.
The Harvard Baseball team video that inspired his cute message
Photo Source: Sexy And They Show It
Winter in Boston can be tough. Aside from the cold and early setting sun, there is virtually no color and the city can seem shrouded in shades of white, grey (and if lucky) blue.
So this post is dedicated to readers in colder climates to help fend off the winter blues. I think you’ll agree that inserting this bit of color brightens your day.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
This year I was able to meet President Clinton who spoke at a work event I helped organize. Interestingly, his predictions regarding how the Supreme Court would rule (including how Justice Roberts would vote) and the Presidential elections turned out to be correct.
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This spring I was part of a small team to organize a program for senior executives that was hosted here in Boston. Fortunately, the nine months of planning and countless meetings paid off since the program was a great success.
The event concluded with our keynote presenter, Bill Clinton. Because of my role, I interacted quite a bit with the Secret Service and had the chance to meet Clinton. Its mostly for that reason, I wanted to show offshare this picture of me with Bill Clinton. I actually dislike the photo. I think I look uncomfortable, but in fact I was just exhausted.
Below are a few more photos from the program including a picture of the Boston Public Library where we hosted a dinner / cocktail reception. If you are looking for a restful oasis in the middle of Back Bay the Italian courtyard which you see lit up in one of the photos is a perfect sanctuary to relax, have a coffee with a friend or just think.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
In May, Obama made history as the first sitting US President to voice his support for marriage equality; for me it solidified my flagging support. I immediately inserted his quote to this photograph and watched proudly as the image went viral on a number of national blogs.
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President Obama “came out” in support of same sex marriage yesterday. Why he chose now and how he got to this point is irrelevant to me. What does matter is a sitting President is on record supporting marriage equality, and that is a game changer for three crucial reasons.
First, although his support does not change Federal Law, having the public support of the highest elected official in the country matters (and it matters a lot). When Massachusetts legalized Same Sex Marriage on May 17, 2004 it was only because incremental changes and advancements which had started years before came to fruition. Obama’s support is more than an incremental advancement.
Obama’s standing within the African American, Black and Arabic communities here and abroad is without equal. These communities have long been some of the most vocal opposing same sex marriage. Obama’s endorsement and framing the issue as one of equality and fairness will have significant impact on these communities. No doubt there will be some heated sermons in traditionally black churches this Sunday through out the United States.
Lastly, Obama has set a standard which all future Presidential nominees will now be found wanting if they don’t support marriage equality. While this will fire up those opposed to same sex marriage; I believe this is still a gain for the President and for states currently debating legalizing same sex marriage. Americans love to support winners and the prejudicial arguments to oppose same sex marriage is sounding more and more like a losing argument. Obama’s support is a game changer.
Thanks to Towleroad for sharing this very cool video. Released on Christmas Day, this video is already making the rounds on blogs. If you have not seen this yet, enjoy and share.
I was perusing Matt’s blog, Giants, Cowboys, Football, Rugby and Life when I saw these guys playing leap frog. I think we should add this to the Boston Gay & Lesbian sports league. I’d sign up.
Maybe he’s not quite “furry” enough for some of my readers, but there is something very attractive about this guy that makes me think he’s Furry Friday worthy. What do you think?
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