Mark your calendars and get your tickets (if you haven’t already) because the 23rd annual Boston Wine Expo returns next weekend (February 15-16).
Be sure to check out the cooking demonstrations and tastings from some of the city’s most well-known chefs. I’ll be at the event on Sunday, February 16th so say “hello” if you are there and see me.
You may purchase tickets to this year’s event here.
Although it will likely be summertime before any medical marijuana dispensaries in MA open their doors for business, twenty licenses were granted by the State today.
The State’s Department of Public Health approved marijuana dispensaries in: Ayer, Boston, Brockton, Brookline, Cambridge, Dennis, Fairhaven, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lowell, Mashpee, Milford, Newton, Northampton, Plymouth, Quincy, Salem, Taunton and Worcester. I couldn’t find the addresses of where these will be in those communities, but I’m sure there’ll be a lot more about this forthcoming.
I wish more black men would keep the hair on their chest.
No plans tomorrow night? Check out Flashdance at the Oberon. More details about all the fun that starts at 10 pm on Friday here.
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What are people commonly asking about your state? The @Amazing_Maps Twitter account shared this graphic earlier this week, showing the top Google auto complete suggestion for every state. I’m actually rather proud of Massachusetts auto complete.
CEO of Euro Pacific Capital Peter Schiff does not believe the US should have a minimum wage – let alone have a discussion about raising the minimum wage. I find that opinion extremely disheartening but it was his thoughtful response to Samantha Bee that makes me think, “What a dick.”
Schiff: “If we eliminated the minimum wage law then individuals would be free to accept jobs at whatever pay they’re able to get.”
Bee: “Paint me a picture of a person whose work would be worth $2 an hour.”
Schiff: “You know somebody who might be? Maybe somebody who is, uh, you know, what’s the politically correct word? Uh, you know, uh, for, uh, you know, mentally retarded?”
Want to see the Daily Show video? Link here.
I stumbled upon a couple of really nice renderings of the Ink Block – a large, mixed use development just blocks from my home in Boston’s South End. I believe this photograph is a rendering of what the corner of Harrison Avenue and Traveler Street will look like when the development is done. Below I snagged an image of the former Boston Herald building (courtesy of Google Maps) that the Ink Block is being built upon. Under the former Herald building is an aerial view of the entire project. Seeing these images makes me very excited. When done, retail and commercial space as well as a couple hundred apartments and condos will replace what had previously been under used and mostly vacant space.
I feel like this woman’s sign articulates the logic of gun control. I recognize I’m in the distinct minority of Americans who believe nobody should have a gun unless it is for hunting or you are in the military or police. Incidentally, the list below details the number of school shootings since Newtown, CT’s tragedy in Dec 2012. What a sad indictment of America. Makes me really wonder if we are truly the home of the brave if we can’t stand up to the N.R.A.
Not sure if there has actually been a school shooting since I wrote this post on 15-Jan.
Massachusetts native (turned New Yorker) and gay rapper who is responsible for such ditties as I seen Beyonce at Burger King and my personal favorite, Ice Cream Truck, is back with a new song called Helen Keller. Apparently Cazwell is taking the name of the famous American author and activist who was born deaf and blind and turning her name into a word that describes someone you completely cut out of your life.
Like the end of the song says, “We’re done. I don’t see you and I don’t hear you. We’re through… Buh-Bye.”
I think that Gretchen Wieners might have a better chance of making “fetch” work than this new use of an iconic American heroine, but I suppose time will tell. Until then, check out Cazwell’s latest video.
When you look at this picture you think, “I need to get a pedicure.”
Today is Sergio’s birthday. If you happen to see him out and about, wish him well and say happy birthday to him. He appreciates the sentiments. I’m looking forward to celebrating such an important day with him later after work, but you can leave him a note on his facebook page here.
Love this. Hope it makes you smile and laugh as well.
In the winter I really love to make grilled cheese sandwiches. They are so satisfying and easy to make; I can make this in 10-15 minutes without needing a single pan. I layer my sandwiches with tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella and mustard but you can add whatever you like.
I start by spritzing each side of bread with olive oil and putting it on foil under the broiler. Once the bread starts to toast on each side I take it out and slather on mustard, thinly sliced tomatoes, prosciutto and of course cheese. Press the bread together and place it under the broiler for just a minute or two. Then turn off the broiler and leave the sandwich there for another minute or two. Pull out the sandwich, cut it, plate it with chips and pour yourself a cold beer. It is delicious every time. I promise.
I’m not much of one for living in the past which is kind of odd considering my love of history, but every now and again a milestone anniversary sneaks up on me and it makes me pause for a moment.
Fifteen years ago on Thursday, January 28th, 1999 I met Sergio at a restaurant in Harvard Square for a date. We had exchanged numbers a couple of weeks earlier off to the side of the dance floor at Campus; a gay club that once upon a time was in Central Square. I had no expectations but was intrigued by this blue-eyed Brazilian who was different from anyone else I had ever met before.
The past 15 years have had their ups and downs, but the ride has been worth it. Together we’ve traveled the world and made more memories than my head can contain. It makes me optimistic and excited to see what the next 15 years might bring. Happy anniversary Sergio.
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