Yearly Archives: 2012

My apology to Syria

Posted on May 29, 2012 | 2 comments

If you are not aware of the situation in Syria, skip this post. Similar to my post in March 2011, Libya: will Obama lead or follow, I am disappointed in both the U.S. and the U.N.

For more than a year, every atrocity in this civil war has been meticulously documented on the internet.  It is shameful that the massacres in Syria are being ignored by neighboring Arabic nations (proof that the idea of a Pan-Arab or Arabic brotherhood is crap). It is shameful that the U.S. has not done more and it is an indictment on  the irrelevance of the U.N. that this continues.

Should anyone from Syria see this post, I want you to know I’m ashamed that my nation has not done more and struggling to understand why the U.N. matters.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Ptown bound

Posted on May 29, 2012 | 2 comments

Later this week I’ll be heading to Provincetown for the first time this summer. People who have read my blog for awhile know I have a torrid love affair with this tiny town at the tip of the Cape (Cape Cod).  Each summer I spend as much time as I can escaping to this community.

Never been to Provincetown? I found this video from here tv which was featuring gay and lesbian travel destinations a few years ago. The video does a decent job showing all that Provincetown has to offer.

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Boston AIDS walk and 5k run: June 3rd

Posted on May 29, 2012 | 1 comment

AIDS Action CommitteeThis Sunday The AIDS Action Committee (AAC) will host Boston’s 26th AIDS Walk.  This event which draws thousands has been held the first Sunday of June since 1986 and it serves a dual purpose; first it raises large sums of unrestricted money to allow AAC to better serve its mission; second it raises awareness within our community.

AIDSWalkBoston.org

Unfortunately, this year I will not be able to  attend the event, but I will be sending a donation to the AAC. I would ask you to consider doing the same if you will not be attending this event.

Why is it important to keep walking?  

Every 9.5 minutes someone in the US is infected with HIV.

AAC makes participating in the walk very easy.  You can log online at AIDSWalkBoston.org and sponsor yourself then join everyone down at the DCR Hatch Shell along the Esplanade.

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Check out these Boston theater performances

Posted on May 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

SpeakEasy Stage, Lyric Stage, Huntington TheaterHere are a few worthwhile theater performances from some of Boston’s local theater companies. Support your community’s local theater scene and plan an evening with friends to see a show.  Select the links below to learn more about each performance and to purchase tickets.

Support Boston’s Local Theater Companies

Xanadu – SpeakEasy Stage Co. – This  fun performance elevates “camp” and will leave you humming familiar Olivia Newton John songs from the early 80s all the while laughing heartily with friends.  In my opinion its the surprise show of the summer, which I give “two glow sticks up.”  See the show and you’ll understand my reference. Xanadu closes on June 9th.

Private Lives – Huntington Theater Co – Can you imagine bumping into your former spouse while away on your second honeymoon? Neither can I but that’s the premise of this hilarious production which will run through June 24th

Avenue Q – Lyric Stage Co. of Boston – Have you never seen this popular Broadway musical, best described as Seasame Street for adults?  This show has fantastically funny songs like The Internet is for Porn, and will leave you laughing out loud. Due to demand, this show has been extended and will run through July 1st.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on May 29, 2012 | 4 comments

Tuesday TemptationI have no idea who this guy is, but I’d like to thank @SaulCanchola for sharing this photo. I think he’s incredibly tempting and does justice to the post’s name. For those returning, after a long holiday weekend in the US, I hope this gives you that jolt you need to start your day.

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Memorial Day in the US

Posted on May 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

With most in the United States enjoying the long holiday weekend I’m temporarily suspending the Men of Twitter posting and taking a bit of a break from blogging.

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Book review: Spade and Archer

Posted on May 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

detective literatureLooking for summer reading to pass your time at the beach or pool?  I’d suggest checking your local library or inquire at your favorite bookstore for Joe Gores 2009 novel Spade & Archer. Published by Knopf the hard cover is 337 pages but it’s a quick read thanks to Gores’ easy writing style and short chapters.

This prequel to Dashiell Hammett’s most famous novel, The Maltese Falcon, tells the story of Sam Spade and his detective agency in San Francisco. I do love mysteries and detective novels and Gores does a great job bringing Hammett’s fictional character, Sam Spade, to life.  In addition to detective literature fans, the book will appeal to those who live in San Francisco since the book traces Spade’s every movement through the city’s streets.

A little about the book that inspired Gores’ novel, The Maltese Falcon is a famous American detective novel penned by Dashiell Hammett in 1930 that was made into a movie by the same name in 1941, which starred Humphrey Bogart.

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75th Anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on May 27, 2012 | 1 comment

75 years ago today on May 27, 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge which spans 1.7 miles (nearly 3 km) and links San Francisco to Marin County opened.  The bridge is even more beautiful in person, although this photograph from the web does the bridge justice.

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Gostoso

Posted on May 26, 2012 | 1 comment

GostosoIs it any wonder I love visiting Brazil?

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Time for another tasting

Posted on May 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Best cookie in BostonRecently sent from a reader. Thanks Ben

This past October, with the help of a few friends, I hosted a chocolate chip cookie tasting to determine which cafe and bakery in my neighborhood makes the tastiest cookie.  If you’re a chocolate chip cookie fan, you can read the ranking on my blog post, South End chocolate chip cookie tasting.

Posted above, is a print out of the blog post, which you can see if you visit The Appleton Bakery. I’m thinking its time to do another tasting…

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Red Sox fans are sexy

Posted on May 25, 2012 | 1 comment

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Memorial Day Weekend in the US

Posted on May 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

If you live in the United States, no doubt you have the forthcoming holiday weekend on your mind.  Enjoy the long weekend if you can.

Most here will head to the coast and the islands, Cape Cod (where Provincetown is located), the coast of Maine and Rhode Island.  Wherever you go – have a great time.

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Judge Judy speaks out in favor of gay marriage

Posted on May 25, 2012 | 4 comments

NoH8Last week while on The View Judge Judy spoke out in support of same sex marriage.  As wonderful as it is to have this conversation on network television, my experience is personal conversations have even more impact.

Do people know how you feel about the Republican Party’s continued attempts to legally prohibit gay and lesbians from having equal protection and rights under the law?  It would be a wonderful thing to have the Republican Party make their homophobic rhetoric and evangelical ties a thing of the past, but I’m not holding my breathe and I’ll be using this blog as my bullhorn to express my frustration. I’d like to ask you to speak up as well. It wasn’t by remaining silent that the LGBT community and its allies were able to convince President Obama to support same sex marriage.

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International Mr. Leather

Posted on May 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Gay leatherHave fun guys

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Furry Friday

Posted on May 25, 2012 | 4 comments

Gay menIML Chicago officially opens today so I thought I’d post a leather-themed Furry Friday. I’ve never been to Chicago for IML, but I’m intrigued.  Once upon a time I had a great friend who was very much into the leather scene and had all these accessories and more.

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