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South End open studios this weekend

Posted on September 15, 2014 | Leave a comment

South End Open StudiosI’ll miss this semi annual South End tradition, but I wanted to write about the fall South End Open Studios that will take place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21 from 11-6pm.

This marks the 28th anniversary of the South End Open Studios.  Over the years this event has grown and now it includes 12 major buildings and the works of more than 200 established and emerging artists who focus on a variety of mediums including multimedia, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more.

If you don’t have plans this weekend, consider coming into the South End to walk through and see some of these working artists in their studios. You can get more information about this free event that is open to the public by linking here.

 

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Monday blues

Posted on September 15, 2014 | Leave a comment

Monday bluesYup, it is definitely that time.

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NFL domestic abuse and the Rice / Goddall scandal

Posted on September 15, 2014 | Leave a comment
NFL domestic abuseThere have been 84 domestic violence arrests in the NFL since 2000 Source: USA Today
 

This morning MSNBC co-host, Mika Brzezinski, pointed out that when a private discussion between the former owner of the LA Clippers, Donald Sterling,  and his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, was made public the entire NBA quickly renounced his racist rhetoric.  His own team even played games with their jerseys inside out to protest his words.

Juxtapose that reaction with the recent Ray Rice / Roger Goddall scandal that involves a domestic abuse incident, and I’m left wondering why the NFL (and sports in general) treats domestic abuse like it is less offensive than racism?  I’ve heard a few rants from broadcasters but that is about all. Apparently athletes can’t abide the idea of racist words but violent outbursts directed at their wives or girlfriends don’t warrant the same response. At least that is how it appears to me and I think that is part of the problem; in sports Racism > Domestic Abuse.

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Heading to Texas

Posted on September 14, 2014 | 1 comment
Source: bigskyline.com

Source: bigskyline.com

Once again work has me traveling this week, but this time it is for meetings in Dallas, Texas and then some fun in Austin, Texas.

I leave on Tuesday for a two day meeting in Dallas and then will fly down to Austin to visit a friend and his family.  I have not been back to Austin for about 3 years so I am looking forward to the visit.

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Obesity in the United States

Posted on September 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

Adult Obesity Rate by StateAccording to The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Trust for America’s Health only residents of Hawaii, Colorado and Washington, D.C. have lower rates of obesity than Massachusetts. With regards to health, Massachusetts consistently ranks one of the healthiest in the US.

You can read more about the findings here.

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5th annual Boston local food festival today

Posted on September 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

Boston Local Food FestivalToday the Sustainable Business Network of Mass has transformed the Greenway into the nation’s largest local & sustainable food market.  This annual free festival showcases farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, specialty food producers, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness. The festival also features lively chef & DIY demos, and a seafood throwdown competition.

This year’s theme is “Healthy Local Food for All” and will showcase the abundance of fresh, nutritious (and delicious) local food choices available to you so come down and check out this festival that runs from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check out their event map here.  More event information is available here.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on September 14, 2014 | 3 comments

man in bed, handsome, hunkI don’t think that he understands how bed sheets work.

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Let’s have a kiki – instructional video

Posted on September 13, 2014 | 1 comment

Why not? It is a Saturday night and we’re having a few guys over. Have a great evening.

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Tonight I Can Write (The Saddest Lines) by Pablo Neruda

Posted on September 13, 2014 | 1 comment

Pablo Neruda, poetry, love

The quote comes from Neruda’s poem, Tonight I Can Write (The Saddest Lines), which you may read here.  The poem was published in Neruda’s book, Love: Ten Poems. It was this book and its poems that served as the inspiration behind the 1990s film, Il Postino, a breathtakingly beautiful Italian film.

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American Field pop-up exhibition this weekend

Posted on September 13, 2014 | 1 comment

American Field Boston Pop Up 2014The American Field pop-up exhibition and market which celebrates the best of U.S. made clothing, accessories, goods and furniture, and the people who made them is today and tomorrow. In addition to the many vendors the event will have speakers, live music, live demos, food and drinks.

The event is free and open to the public from 12:30 – 8:30 pm Saturday and Sunday in Boston’s Innovation and Design Building in the Seaport District at 21-25 Drydock Avenue. Get your directions here (a free shuttle will be running from South Station as well).

More information about the event can be found on their website, americanfield.us.

 

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on September 13, 2014 | Leave a comment

James AsalClick 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.

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Boston Freedom Rally this weekend

Posted on September 12, 2014 | Leave a comment

marijuanaThe 25th Anniversary Boston Freedom Rally is this Saturday and Sunday September 13th & 14th on the Boston Common starting at “High” Noon each day and concluding at 8PM.

Sergio and I have checked out this event in years past which is intended to raise awareness about cannabis.   This is actually one of the largest rallies / festivals hosted in all of the United States.

Here is a photo of the Boston Freedom Rally from a few years ago.  For more information about the event, including performance schedules for the two stages, visit their website, here.

Boston Freedom Rally

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Bonus fur

Posted on September 12, 2014 | 1 comment

men kissing, hairy chest, hunkDouble the bonus this week with these handsome guys canoodling.

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Lyric Stage Company: Sweeney Todd

Posted on September 12, 2014 | Leave a comment

Sweeney ToddThe Lyric Stage Company of Boston has opened their 41st season with the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

The nearly three hour production is an ambitious venture that includes one of the more elaborate stagings and costume designs I’ve seen by the Lyric Stage as well as one of the largest casts with seventeen actors (I counted).

Set in Victorian England, the musical tells the story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a. Sweeney Todd, who secretly returns to London after being exiled to Australia as a criminal on trumped-up charge from a jealous judge. Not long after returning to London he plans his revenge but is thwarted.  His need for revenge or madness (which is how I interpreted it) entirely consumes him.  While the operatic nature of many of the songs made it hard to sometimes understand, I enjoyed the cast and admired their talent. They seemed at their best with their large group numbers but all gave solid performances.

Lyric Stage Co. Producing Artistic Director said this show cannot be extended and will conclude on Saturday, October 11th so get your tickets today.

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Furry Friday

Posted on September 12, 2014 | 4 comments

Furry Friday Tom Selleck

Growing up I regularly watched Magnum P.I. each Thursday during the 1980s. By today’s standard, Tom Selleck, would not be considered particularly buff, but for me Selleck’s look epitomizes masculinity and is in part the inspiration behind my weekly Furry Friday posts.

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