Yearly Archives: 2012

Beth and Shelley at Union

Posted on March 31, 2012 | 1 comment

Friday night we had an early dinner at Union Bar & Grille.  As we were finishing, an older couple arrived.  Beth was perfectly coiffed and immaculately dressed.  Shelley who was only slightly larger than Beth was quite distinguished and the perfect gentleman.  It was endearing to watch Shelley pull out the chair next to me so Beth could sit down.

Although we were finishing, we ended up chatting first about Beth’s cocktail then the menu and finally about food and restaurants.   Beth dominated the conversation, but Shelley did his best to interject although he often deferred to her for details like where they ate dinner the night before and the market he likes to buy his cheese.

Romance is not just for 20-somethings

From where I was sitting, the two couldn’t be more adorable. They were the storybook image of a happily ever after couple who had built a life together.  However, that wasn’t the case  at all.  They had been dating for more than a decade and enjoyed each other’s company but they did not live together.

Always be open to love and you just might find it

Although they never used the word it was obvious they are sweethearts. I’m not sure what twists in life may have brought them together, but they were / are quite clear about their independence and how Friday is their date night.

I was enthralled and hope to meet them again soon.

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Restaurant review: Blunch

Posted on March 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

Normally I refrain from reviewing restaurants that don’t offer table service, but I like this neighborhood eatery so much I wanted to write about Blunch.  As the name would imply, the tiny little restaurant on the corner of Harrison Avenue and East Springfield Street in the South End serves breakfast and lunch. Open Monday through Saturday, Blunch has a Vegan and Gluten Free friendly menu comprised of Eggwiches & Bagelwiches ($4 – $7); Sandwiches & Salads ranging ($7 – $8); and of course Sweets and fresh Fair Trade, Organic coffee.

The Provencal ($7.50) is shown below and ingredients include: fresh Vermont goat cheese, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cashew pesto, greens, and black olive puree pressed on panini. If you live or work in this corner of the South End, definitely check out this tiny eatery.  The ingredients are all fresh and made behind the counter.  If you go be sure to check out their large chocolate chip cookies with Fluff.

Blunch – 59 E. Springfield Street – www.eatblunch.com

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Independent Film Festival of Boston

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 1 comment

Last week the Independent Film Festival of Boston announced their 2012 line up.  This festival, now entering its 10th year, shows films one might not get a chance to see anywhere else.  The festival includes a selection of American movies made outside the Hollywood studio system, as well as International films, with a mix of narrative features and documentaries, short films, including animation and experimental genres.

Are you a movie buff? You may want to check out this year’s line up. Check out the festivals website, www.iffboston.org.

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Jacoby Ellsbury on cover of Improper Bostonian

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 1 comment

Look who is on the cover of the Improper Bostonian this week. I prefer this photo to the cover. The Red Sox home opener is in 14 days.

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Furry Friday

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 5 comments

On a whim last Friday I posted a photograph of a handsome guy and entitled the post “Furry Friday”. I received more than a few emails and comments, but a fellow blogger went one step further and surprised me with a candidate for today.

Much thanks to the submission by Blobby’s Blog.

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 13 comments

Each Friday morning I post a riddle or some sort of brain teaser. This week’s challenge will require you to use your Left brain, but I’m confident you will be able to get this week’s teasah.

You are provided with a 3 gallon and 5 gallon jug. You need to measure out exactly 7 gallons of water. How would you do that?

I’ll post the answer or validate correct responses later in the day. You can respond by leaving a comment or Tweeting me at @BosGuy.

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Meet the Zoloft family

Posted on March 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Now I see the family resemblance

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Thank you, merci, obrigado, gracias, danke, grazie, toda, shukran, arigato, salamut

Posted on March 29, 2012 | 4 comments

It has been quite some time since I’ve said thank you.

I’m pleasantly surprised by how many of you bookmark my blog, subscribe to receive posts and “like” my posts on facebook.  My blog is still a mere baby by comparison to all the “big kid blogs” out there, but it provides me much satisfaction, certainly makes for an engaging hobby and has allowed me to meet a lot of really interesting people.

I wanted to once again say “thank you” to new and long-time readers alike. Hopefully your native language has not been overlooked in the title. I tried to include native languages from the countries where nearly all my readers reside.

Here’s a big virtual hug from me to you.

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LGBT Executive Networking Night in Boston

Posted on March 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Last night Boston Spirit magazine hosted their 5th annual LGBT Executive Networking Night at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.  Guest speaker, Chaz Bono, addressed more than 1,200 LGBT professionals who came together to socialize and network.

Some of Boston’s largest firms were talking to potential job seekers including: Mintz Levin, John Hancock, Eastern Bank, Fidelity Investments, State Street Bank, The TJX companies, Partners Healthcare, and Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare to name a few.

This spring tradition has grown each year and is a great evening.  I wanted to say thank you to the staff at Boston Spirit for organizing this event.  Click to enlarge photos from last night’s networking event.

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Hotel review: Renaissance Times Square

Posted on March 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Earlier this month work brought me to NYC and due to booking last minute, I found myself staying at the Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square. Normally, I would shun such a hectic location, but it was not possible on this visit.

Despite my initial reservations about staying in Times Square, the hotel won me over by exceeding my expectations in three ways. First, located just blocks from Hell’s Kitchen was a bonus as was it’s proximity to 46th Street which has many dining options between 8th and 10th Avenue.  Second, the hotel bar provides one of the best views of Times Square and makes for a great place to grab a nightcap if you’re into that sort of thing. Lastly, the rooms are plush, comfortable and a decent size.

Although I’m still not a fan of staying in Times Square, for tourists this may be the best address in town. Its proximity to great restaurants, the hotel’s bar and the well appointed rooms make this worth considering.

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10 years ago we couldn’t get Kylie Minogue out of our head

Posted on March 28, 2012 | 2 comments

Ten years ago, March 28, 2002, Kylie Minogue’s smash hit Can’t Get You Out of My Head peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.

I’ve been looking for an excuse to post another video of Kylie for awhile now and this seemed fitting. I was lucky enough to see her in Boston last April where she kicked off the US leg of her tour.  Clearly I’ve Kylie on the brain if I’m still thinking about a show from nearly a year ago.

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Happy hump day

Posted on March 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!At the end of the day, 60% of the work week will be over or “ovah” as you’re likely to hear someone on Boston say.

I hope the work week passes quickly for you and that you have a very happy hump day. #HHD for all you on Twittah.

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Confidential NOM documents show a strategy to “drive a wedge between gays and blacks”

Posted on March 28, 2012 | 4 comments

NOM protester from anti-gay marriage rally from 2010

On Monday in Maine the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released confidential documents from the National Organization for Marriage (NOM). These documents were shared as evidence in Maine’s ongoing ethics investigation into NOM’s campaign finances.

According to the articles from TruthWinsOut.org and Human Rights Campaign these documents were part of a continuing investigation by the state of Maine.  The court-ordered disclosure shows how NOM’s strategy and tactics are racially and ethnically divisive and filled with false political calculations.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, personal opinions may vary on the morality of sexual identity / orientation, but legally everyone must be treated fairly under the law.  A law that restricts the freedoms of one group over another will eventually find itself on the wrong side of history, and those opposing same sex marriage will be remembered by history with scorn.

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Not the next diet fad: The Hunger Games

Posted on March 27, 2012 | 7 comments

As I get older it becomes increasingly obvious how much pop culture passes me by. I don’t say this with any regret, but more as a matter of fact.  I was never one to watch E television or subscribe to People magazine, but  I was always plugged in somehow.

When I started hearing about The Hunger Games about a month ago, I was surprised by how much buzz it generated. To give you an idea of how out of touch I am, I Initially thought it was a cruel new dieting fad.  Fast forward to this week and its hard not to hear this movie being mentioned.

As time passes, this movie series like those that came before it will become nostalgic topics for this generation to reminisce about over a drink with friends.  But for me, it will always give me a chuckle as I think back to wondering if The Hunger Games was a cruel diet fad.

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Jason and Randy

Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 comment

This past weekend I attended a wedding, and the justice of the peace pointed out while the tradition of marriage is not new, the two getting married were among the first generation of gay men in the US to legally wed each other.  So I wanted to take a quick moment to recognize the two grooms, Jason and Randy who invited me to bear witness to their ceremony and say, “Thank you.”

Their reasons for marrying had little to do with politics and more to do with a desire to build a life together, but their actions taken in context of a larger trend show that as more men and women come out of the closet and come together the taboo of being “gay” is disappearing.  Massachusetts would have never legalized gay marriage in 2004 had it not been for the tens of thousands of gay men and women who stepped out from the closet in the 70s, 80s, 90s and even recently.

For those living in places where being gay is still “bad” or “wrong” I hope you read this post and can see your future in the life Jason and Randy are now starting together. No matter where you live in this country, the laws are changing because the public’s perception of what it means to be gay is changing, and a lot of that is due to men like Jason and Randy who are just living the American Dream with a bit of a gay twist.

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