Yearly Archives: 2012

Judy Blume

Posted on September 9, 2012 | 1 comment

Judy Blume“I told everybody that my brother ate my turtle. They looked at me kind of funny. But nobody ever said they were sorry to hear about my turtle. Never once.”   Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

I thought of Judy Blume earlier this week when I heard that she was recovering from a mastectomy.  She had been diagnosed with breast cancer in June.  I was glad to read that she is now recovering and it made me think about how horrible cancer is. It seems that every family at some point is impacted by this terrible disease.  If you live in the US you can always volunteer or make a donation like I just did to the American Cancer Society.

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Boston’s gay beer club

Posted on September 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Gay Beer Club (GBC) is a Boston based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community who love beer and would like to enjoy new and tasty brews with friends.

GCB meets every Sunday at 7:00pm at the Cambridge Brewing Company in Kendall Square.

With many of New England’s breweries now shipping their Octoberfest brews, this might make for a great time to check out the group.  If you cannot join them later today, “like” their GayBeerClub Facebook page to stay up to date with their planned events and check them out next Sunday.

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Things that blew your mind as a kid

Posted on September 9, 2012 | 1 comment

Dog House diariesSource: DogHouse Diaries

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How do you pronounce Coke?

Posted on September 8, 2012 | 1 comment

coca cola bottleI should say I have a lot of respect for anyone who learns to speak a second language, but I can’t help but laugh at the unintentional mispronunciation of “Coke” in this video.

This well meaning Korean teacher continues to  pronounce the word “Coke” as “cock” and asks her students questions like Do you have a coke/cock? and How much is this coke/cock?  It is incredibly juvenile I know, but it is also funny.

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South End Open Studios next week

Posted on September 8, 2012 | 1 comment
South End Open Studios

Painting by: Shoshana Ernst

Not to be confused with First Friday’s, which took place last night, the South End Open Studios occurs one weekend in the spring and one weekend in the fall.

South End Open Studios September 15-16th 11-6pm 

This is a free event open to the public that showcases the works of more than 200 established and emerging artists in the South End.  While many studios in the South End participate in First Fridays, the South End Open Studios is the only time when all of the major art buildings in the South End are open.

The majority of participating studios and artists can be found in SoWa along Harrison Avenue.  Mark the date in your calendar and visit the South End Open Studios Facebook page for details, SouthEndArtists.

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Ice cream showdown from 2-4PM

Posted on September 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

ATTENTION ICE CREAM LOVAHS

The 4th annual Ice Cream Showdown will be held on the Rose Kennedy Greenway from 2-4PM today.

Some of the city’s most delicious ice cream shops will be on hand sampling their creamy treats to all who support the event.  Money raised will go to benefit Community Servings and Lovin’ Spoonfuls; two local nonprofit organizations who help feed Boston’s less fortunate. This year’s one day ice cream celebration will feature newcomers FoMu, along with JP Licks, Giovanna Gelato e Sorbet, Picco, and Toscanini’s.

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Keep calm and…

Posted on September 7, 2012 | 1 comment

Finally a “Keep Calm” saying I can relate to.

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MIXFest 2012 free concert on Saturday

Posted on September 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

MIXFestEach September after the student population returns to Boston a host of fun, free events dominate each weekend.  MIXFest, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday, September 8th is one of these great free events.

MIXFest starts at 1PM but the first act starts at 4PM

Where is this happening?  The DCR Hatch Shell

Enjoy the beautiful weather in one of Boston’s best outdoor venues to see a show.  This year MIX 104.1 free concert features headliners Train, Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer.

More information about MIXFest here.

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GQB Tonight

Posted on September 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Guerrilla Queer BarGuerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) Boston will take over another “straight” bar tonight, making it one of the largest gay bars in Boston for one night. This month’s bar is the trendy OM Lounge in Harvard Sq. With all the students back expect a large crowd. Get there at 9PM to avoid a long line to get in the door.

GQB announces the location of each take-over the day before on their Facebook page and via their parent organization’s (TWC) Twitter account. Learn more about GQB and TWC on their website here.

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Furry Friday

Posted on September 7, 2012 | 3 comments

BosGuy Furry FridayHmm…he can read too. That’s a plus.

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on September 7, 2012 | 4 comments

Each Friday morning I post a riddle or brain teaser.  The idea is to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain.  If you cannot figure this out, share it with friends or co-workers and collectively you may get the right answer.

Don’t despair if you are stumped.  Some of these riddles / brain teasers I can’t figure out either.

I do not publish correct answer in the comments section until lunch time here on the East coast to give people a chance to guess and write their answers.

If you throw me from the window,
I will leave a grieving wife.
Bring me back, but in the door, and
You’ll see someone giving life!

Past Brain Teasers

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DNC bonus post

Posted on September 6, 2012 | 1 comment

war on womenWhich party do you think will do more to end this war?

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Fashion’s Night Out Boston: Movie under the stars

Posted on September 6, 2012 | 2 comments

FNO Boston 2012The Shops at Prudential Center is participating in Fashion’s Night Out in Boston tonight by hosting a free screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s at sundown on the South Garden.

It would be easy to make this into a great date night; have dinner across the street on Huntington Avenue at Brasserie Jo then hop over to the South Garden and enjoy the show. Dinner and a movie is rarely this romantic.

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Shopping spree

Posted on September 6, 2012 | 1 comment

bo concept coffee tableMy home was in shambles through much of July as we put in new flooring and repainted our apartment in Boston.  Shortly after the construction concluded we purged our furniture, which was showing its age and started purchasing replacements.  This weekend we purchased this coffee table from Bo Concepts.

What the image doesn’t show is the glass portion of the table is on hinges so I may store a blanket there to snuggle up with on my couch.

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BosGuy and the nephews

Posted on September 6, 2012 | 5 comments

BosGuyTwo weeks ago today I was hanging with my nephews (Austin on the left and Jack on the right). Summer has only just ended, and I want it back so I can have more days like this again.

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