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Free outdoor summer movies in Boston

Posted on June 22, 2015 | Leave a comment

Rob Reiner, River and a Movie, EF EducationWhat does Back to the Future, The Princess Bride and Batman have in common? They are all movies that you can watch outdoors for free in Boston this month.

Thrillist Boston has published their list of free outdoor movies in Boston and will continue to add to this list as new listings and shows are announced. Currently the month of July has 30 free movies published (and more will likely be added). So if you love being outside and enjoy movies this might be a great date night or fun night out with friends.  Note that the showings take place in a variety of spaces so double check the location and timing for each movie.

Thrillist Boston Free Outdoor Summer Movies Schedule

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Word of the day: Cinderfella

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Posted on June 22, 2015 in Gay, Humor

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Hourly wage required to afford a 2BR rental in each state

Posted on June 21, 2015 | 1 comment

cost of living by stateClick on the image above to enlarge image

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has calculated the hourly wage a resident would need to earn to afford a moderate, two-bedroom apartment in each state. They found that the average hourly wage needed to rent a $1,006 two-bedroom unit in the United States is $19.35 ($40,240 per year); it is $24.64 (51,250 per year) in Massachusetts.

Unsurprisingly, Massachusetts (along with pretty much the entire Northeast and Mid Atlantic states) is listed as one of the most expensive places to live. Massachusetts can do better and news earlier this year that Boston is building more affordable homes / apartments is good but we have to do better.

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Gay for Good Boston volunteers at Franklin Park Zoo

Posted on June 21, 2015 | Leave a comment

Franklin Park Zoo Gay for Good BostonGAY FOR GOOD is a volunteer organization that operates in Boston and ten other cities around the US.  The group aims to energize and mobilize the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time to various social welfare and environmental service projects.

Each month, Gay For Good Boston selects a different non-profit to donate our time for a community service project.  Next month on Saturday, July 11th GAY FOR GOOD Boston will help the Franklin Park Zoo with their park beautification for the peak of summer tourist season. There is plenty of parking, and this project is accessible by MBTA bus routes #16 or #45.  Following the volunteer work everyone is welcome to join at Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain for lunch.  RSVP before this program fills to capacity.

WHEN: July 11, 2015 at 10am
WHERE: Franklin Park Zoo / 1 Franklin Park Rd
RSVP:  Click here for more information and to RSVP
CONTACT:  Gary Fortin – gayforgood-boston@googlegroups.com

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on June 21, 2015 | 1 comment

man in bed, chest, hairy, furry, handsome, hunkPrevious Scruffy Sunday Posts

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Weird things guys do when they are alone

Posted on June 20, 2015 | 2 comments

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Boston will miss you JustGngr

Posted on June 20, 2015 | 2 comments

BosGuy and JustGngrFriend, fellow blogger and twitter buddy, justgngr leaves Boston to continue his medical training in NOLA tomorrow.  Tonight we’re going to celebrate his time here and the friendships that he made.  Sergio and I want to wish you much luck in the Big Easy and we look forward to visiting you.

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Tipping etiquette: Tipping protocol in 50 countries

Posted on June 20, 2015 | Leave a comment

travel, tipping, handsome, hunk, shirtless, abs, beardEarlier this year Condé Nast Traveler updated and re-published their 2008 article on tipping etiquette.

As the article notes, tipping rules vary by country, by region, and by scenario but fear not as this article tells you all you need to know.

Etiquette 101: Your Guide to Tipping in 50 Countries. 

The guide offers suggested guidelines for tipping for a variety of services travelers are likely to use and offers some helpful information that is unique to some countries / regions.

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Saturday morning comic: Casey At The Bat

Posted on June 20, 2015 | 1 comment

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Casey At The Bat is a comic strip follows the adventures of a young, gay man and his friends in life, love and sports!  Casey At The Bat is the work of the very talented Bob Glasscock who resides in NYC.

You can read back issues and order Casey At The Bat volume 1 from his website, caseyatb.com.

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on June 20, 2015 | Leave a comment

gay cartoon, gay comicClick on the comic strip to enlarge.

ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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Bonus fur

Posted on June 19, 2015 | 4 comments

hairy chest, pecs, beardI’d love to have a chest like this. #ChestEnvy

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Free fun Fridays starts next week

Posted on June 19, 2015 | Leave a comment

Highland Street FoundationThanks to the Highland Street Foundation, Free fun Friday’s has returned to Boston. Starting next Friday on June 26th each week a variety of museums and cultural venues will be free and open to the public.

Some of the participating venues this summer include: Tanglewood, P.E.M., Ted Kennedy Institute, JFK Library, MFA, ICA and Mass MOCA. Each week I’ll try to highlight a venue or two that I think sound interesting.

You can view the full list of participating venues through the summer by visiting Highland Street Foundation’s printable 2015 summer calendar here.

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Furry Friday

Posted on June 19, 2015 | 2 comments

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Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on June 19, 2015 | 4 comments

riddle, brain teaserEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain.

If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

I’ll confirm answers in the afternoon so don’t worry if you don’t see your comment posted right away. I want to give everyone a chance to guess.

This week’s riddle

My juicy insides hold the keys
To some of life’s great mysteries
Yet there are some who fear my name
Even though I can protect you from pain.

What am I?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

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Holy Trinity Church in the South End to be turned into luxury condos

Posted on June 18, 2015 | 1 comment

South EndLast June the Archdiocese of Boston put the Holy Trinity Church up for sale. The ne0-gothic church and rectory first opened in 1877 but has been vacant since it closed in 2011.  Last week the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved plans to transform the church and rectory into 33 new housing units.  The $47 million project will involve demolition of the existing interior space to accommodate a new 8-story building that will also include 28 basement parking spots.

The new design attempts to marry modern steel and glass elements while preserving the historic character of the existing structure and exterior masonry. Lighting features will enhance the church’s spire and highlight the classic architecture of the building.

 

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