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2012 Fenway Health Men’s Event

Posted on March 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

One of the largest GLBT events in Boston is this evening. The black tie event which will draw more than 1,300 from the Boston gay community helps raise funds for The Fenway Health Clinic – one of the largest GLBT-focused research and healthcare centers in the country.

This year’s recipient of the Gerry E. Studds Award is Congressman Barney Frank.  I can only imagine what he’ll have to say about the recently failed Blunt Amendment which focused on restricting birth control access for women or the current debate regarding same sex marriage to this group of 1,300 men only too willing to open their check books and send a message to D.C. to stay out of our bedrooms and stop trying to legislate religious teachings.

Here is a quick video from all the fun that was had at the 2011 Men’s Event. 

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Calvin Klein sells sex better than clothes

Posted on March 2, 2012 | 2 comments

I had to remind myself this was an advertisement when I first saw this picture.  Calvin Klein has always been brilliant at using sex to sell their merchandise.  I’ll admit I’ve never been a fan of the clothing, but I’ve always had a deep appreciation for their marketing.

Want more? Here’s Calvin Klein’s 2012 Spring underwear campaign.

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GLBT adults twice as likely to smoke

Posted on February 27, 2012 | 1 comment

Hollywood actors from the 30s, 40s and 50s were so glamorous. Images of leading men and women from this era are almost always with a cigarette, and those movies in some ways contributed to the perception that smoking was glamorous or cool.

However, the days of when cigarettes were perceived glamorous or cool are a thing of the past.  Many cities and states in the US have banned smoking, making it difficult (not to mention expensive), so I was surprised to read GLBT adults are twice as likely to smoke.  The same study from Nicotine & Tobacco Research said GLBT adults are half as likely to have plans to quit smoking.

If you are a smoker won’t you consider quitting? If you know someone who is still smoking have you given thought to letting them know how you feel and your concern for their health? Let’s make smoking history.

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Men of Twitter

Posted on February 27, 2012 | 2 comments

Each Monday I blog about profiles of men on Twitter who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions for profiles to feature are welcome. If you’d like to follow me on twitter, you can find me @BosGuy. You can find me talking about these men on Twitter by searching the #MenOfTwitter hash mark.

This week’s Men of Twitter has a New York City theme – enjoy.

AndrewRannells – Originally from the cornfields of Nebraska, Andrew  may not be a household name but this talented Broadway actor currently starring in The Book of Mormon, is worth the follow. Aside from his obvious talents he’s quite funny. In a recent Tweet Andrew lamented “American Apparel must be stopped. They are selling COSTUMES as legitimate clothing and making assholes of millions of young women.” Couldn’t agree with you more Andrew.

Sicilian40 – A.K.A. Jim is a native New Yorker. This Twitter addict can rattle off a string of naughty Tweets in a New York minute. Though we’ve yet to meet, we both love Provincetown, and we hope to connect this summer. Aside from his summers in Ptown, musical theater is a passion and escape for Jim. Keep Jim in your thoughts. He’s an only child coming to terms with the fact that his parents are aging and his father has significant health issues.

*Note: not sure why Jim’s link may not connect but you can find Jim on Twitter by typing in his handle. He has a locked profile which may be why some of you may have trouble connecting initially.

If so inclined, leave these guys a nice comment and start following on Twitter.

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All politics is local

Posted on February 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Tip O’Neill was an outspoken liberal politician from Massachusetts who is attributed with the quote “all politics is local“.  So when I read The Advocate’s article, “A most-wanted list: Mayors not for marriage”, I started thinking about how important it is to have the support of a sitting mayor. Not only can they be a huge advocate, but more importantly they have a strong network of volunteers and community leaders within the city they represent.

Mayors from some of our largest cities have already pledged their support for same sex marriage.  Mayors from cities like New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston have proven to be staunch supporters.  However it is in states where same sex marriage remains illegal that mayors can make a huge difference.

The Wikipedia page Supporters of Same-Sex Marriage lists elected officials who support the right to marry.  Using that list and the Advocate article, I’ve compiled a list of mayors who have not pledged their support.  Take a moment to share this with friends and if you live in one of these cities reach out to your mayor.  If any of this information is incorrect or if I’m missing a mayor you would like added, please leave a comment.

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dbar Snowball Beach Party Tea Dance

Posted on February 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

It was just a few months ago that I posted photos from dbar’s Harvest Tea Dance. Tomorrow, Sunday – February 26th, dbar will host their winter Tea Dance.  Although temperatures are chilly in Boston this weekend, there will be no snowballs to worry about, and with a speedo contest encouraging people to arrive in beach attire, this could be an interesting way to spend your Sunday afternoon. Will you be going?

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How to make a Mormon gay

Posted on February 24, 2012 | 1 comment

Earlier this month leaders of the Mormon Church (an organization I freely admit I have no love for)  apologized to the family of Holocaust survivor and Jewish rights advocate Simon Wiesenthal after his parents were posthumously baptized, a controversial ritual that Mormons believe allows deceased people a way to the afterlife but offends members of many other religions.

Since the Mormon Church has a rather foul record for trying to ‘convert’ gay men and women, one website has applied the religion’s small minded teachings and insensitive practices so you may posthumously ‘convert’ Mormons into a gay person.  You can check out the site and convert a deceased Mormon into something truly fabulous by visiting, AllDeadMormonsAreNowGay.com

Beware! Once converted there are no take backs!

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Taye Diggs

Posted on February 23, 2012 | 3 comments

Ever since seeing Idina Menzel perform on the Atlantis Cruise earlier this month I’ve found myself thinking about her very handsome husband, Taye Diggs.

I remember the first time I ever saw him in the late 90s movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back where he played the role of the young, Jamaican lover of the much older Stella Payne played by Angela Bassett.  His career has spanned television, movies and Broadway. It was his role in a little off Broadway musical called Rent where he met his wife, Idina.  Taye has recently added the role of father when his son was born a few years ago.  His new role as Dad has done nothing to diminish his sex appeal and he continues to distract me.

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Anne Hathaway on gay rights

Posted on February 21, 2012 | 3 comments

I couldn’t have said it better myself Anne. Thanks for being a decent human being. Now if we can just get a few more decent people together to end all this indecency.

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Meet me at the intersection of…

Posted on February 20, 2012 | 2 comments

Insert joke here.  I hope this helps brighten your Monday.

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Men of Twitter

Posted on February 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

Each Monday I post #MenOfTwitter profiles of men who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions for profiles to feature are welcome. If you’d like to follow me on twitter, you can find me @BosGuy. Below are this week’s #MenOfTwitter.

If so inclined, leave these guys a nice comment and start following on Twitter.

JustinUtley – Justin is a Utah native who was raised as a Mormon and is out & proud. I first noticed Justin earlier this year after a few bloggers I follow gave him props, DanNation, Nice to See StevieB and BoyCulture (to name a few). After that I was intrigued and wanted to feature him.  His life story is too interesting to do it much justice in my profile write up but I’d encourage you to follow Justin on Twitter and check him out online by visiting his website justinutley.com.

awilce – Alun (the Welsh spelling of Alan) currently lives in Cardiff, Wales. He recently returned from a year in New Zealand where his family emigrated and is currently making plans to move to London where he hopes to be an Air Traffic Controller.  When this Twitter-fan isn’t Tweeting you might be able to catch him volunteering to teach disabled children how to horse ride. Sweet right? Oh yeah, one more bit of info about this handsome Welshman – his birthday next week (2/27) so wish him happy birthday.

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Mitt Romney brags about discriminating

Posted on February 19, 2012 | 2 comments

Would Romney supporters think as highly of this man if his quote below was addressing interracial marriage?  After all, this is our generations version of that same issue.  How satisfying it must be to support a man who proudly proclaims his discriminatory beliefs and is cheered along the way.

“When I am president, I will defend the Defense of Marriage Act. And I will fight for an amendment to our constitution that defines marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman”

– Mitt Romney, Republican Primary Presidential Candidate speaking to Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) on February 10, 2012

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Mr Dick’s Night @Bijou

Posted on February 17, 2012 | 2 comments

Bijou, the sleek night club on Stuart Street is launching a new gay night called Mr. Dick’s Night each Friday starting tonight. You can check out the handsome bar staff and find out more by visiting their facebook page, MrDicksNight.

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It’s Time

Posted on February 14, 2012 | 4 comments

When the Australian video It’s Time was released in late November 2011, it made a powerful statement and many news outlets broadcast it. But when I saw this touching video about love and commitment I knew I’d be saving this one for Valentine’s Day. 

Special thanks to the Australian Parliament for introducing bills on February 14th that would lift the Same Sex Marriage ban. #ItsTime

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Same Sex Marriage is inevitable so get over it

Posted on February 14, 2012 | 3 comments

The past few weeks have been heady for same sex marriage advocates and since today, Valentine’s Day, is all about expressing love with someone you care about the thought of addressing some of these recent “wins” seems appropriate to me.

Aside from the increasingly vile rhetoric from conservative elements of the Republican Party generally verbalized through Romney, Gingrich and Santorum, most of the news with regards to same sex marriage in 2012 has been overwhelmingly positive.

The cultural shift of the general population accepting same sex marriage tilted a few years ago and while it may not be apparent depending on where you live, national polls in the US show an undeniable trend that makes social bigots conservatives tremble with both fury and fear.Without dwelling on that lovely thought for too long, let’s review what has happened in the new year.

  • February 7th US 9th District Court of Appeals declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional
  • February 13th Gov. Gregoire signed a bill into law making Washington the 7th state to legalize marriage (effective June 7, 2012)
  • February 13th NJ State Senate passed a bill to recognize same sex marriage 24-16; picking up 8 votes from 2010 when the same body rejected same sex marriage 20-14
  • MD, NC, MN and ME are also considering initiatives addressing same sex marriage

Surveys show the more visible the GLBT community has become the more Americans support GLBT equality. For everyone who had the conviction to step into the light and leave the closet this must be sweet news.

So I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day, but for those GLBT couples, I’d like to let you know there is a special place in my heart for you and I wish you much love and happiness.

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