BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on February 17, 2017 | 13 comments

riddle, exercise for your brainEach 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: Name three consecutive days in a row without using the words, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday (saying these words in another language doesn’t count).

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

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Fly to the Azores for just $568 from Boston

Posted on February 16, 2017 | 2 comments

travelFollowing my post on the CMI LGBT travel and tourism survey, I thought it would be fitting to share news about Azore Airlines sale which starts today and runs through February 28th. Their promotion which is valid for trips booked between March 27 – June 19 offer roundtrip flights from Boston to the Azores for $568 (including tax). Passengers can upgrade to Business Class for just a few hundred dollars more each way. Restrictions/blackout may dates apply in some cases. Capacity controlled and subject to availability.

Madeira Island in the Azores is approximately 750 miles southwest of Lisbon off the coast of Africa. Red volcanic cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea characterize Madeira’s fascinating landscape. The islands steep rise creates six unique climate zones, each with its own beautiful flora and fauna that contribute to the comparison of Madeira with Hawaii.

Azores Airlines, part of the SATA Group. For more information about booking flights visit azoresairlines.pt.

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CMIs LGBT travel and tourism survey 2016

Posted on February 16, 2017 | 1 comment

travel tipsEach year Community Marketing Inc. (CMI) share the results of their annual LGBT travel and tourism survey. This past December findings from their 2016 survey were shared after collecting and analyzing responses from more than 4,700 people. The survey focuses on travel in the United States and is of interest to those in the travel industry as well as people like yours truly who is curious to see how LGBT travelers differ from the industry-at-large.

In CMI’s survey they found that LGBT travelers want many of the same things, for example survey respondents indicated rest and relaxation was the most important aspect of their travel but people “relax” differently. In the case of travelers who identify as gay, visiting large cities, LGBT-popular destinations and nightlife were more important than lesbian travelers. More lesbians preferred visiting nature and remaining active outdoors; not much of a surprise.

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Source: CMI’s 21st Annual LGBT Travel Survey Report

The most popular destinations in the US for LGBT travelers (this includes for work and leisure) was New York City followed by San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago. It was noted on CMI’s webcast (where they explained a lot of their findings) that Boston slipped for the first time out of the top 10, ranking 11th. It was also noted that interest in Seattle has increased and they tied for 8th most visited destination along with San Diego and Fort Lauderdale.

The survey provides more information about demographics, how the LGBT community spend their time and money when they travel. If this is of interest to you check out the link below that I’ve included or Google the survey to download and read all the findings from their 2016 survey.

About Survey Respondents: The majority of respondents identified as single gay men who earn less than $100,000. You can see the full breakdown of the demographics if you download their report if you find this sort of thing interesting: CMI LGBT Travel & Tourism Survey 2016.

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Vintage gay

Posted on February 16, 2017 | 1 comment
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Origin / Date: Unknown

I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

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Bad behavior

Posted on February 15, 2017 | 3 comments

My friend Robert writes the blog Etiquetteer, and although I know he is no supporter of Donald Trump and his administration, I sorely wish he would be hired by them to offer some basic lessons in civility and manners.

Last week President Trump made disparaging remarks about Federal Justices who ruled against his temporary immigration ban and proceeded to attack them via social media, knowing that by law judges cannot respond. These actions are now becoming business as usual, and it makes me wonder how long it will take before this becomes how everyone in Washington, D.C. deals with each other. Common decency is no longer all that common, but we seem to have entered a new phase in American politics where the rude are championed – even admired – as long as you agree with their politics.

I do realize that some of my blog posts are guilty of the same rude behavior I’m decrying, but it is extremely disheartening to think that this is being encouraged by our President. I naively thought once sworn into office that President Trump might actually start to act presidential, but that hasn’t been the case. Quite the opposite seems to have happened in my opinion. It seems as if rude behavior is rewarded and this makes me wonder how this will influence society?  To quote the snooty maitre d’ from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, “I weep for the future.”

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This week on Instagram: jaradrc

Posted on February 15, 2017 | 1 comment

I can’t help but laugh when I watch this video of Jarad dancing at his softball Championship game. Jarad is from New Hampshire but we met here in Boston. He’s as friendly as he is handsome which is saying something. Beware, you may be smitten if you check out his account but he is definitely worth following.

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Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.

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Caption this photo

Posted on February 15, 2017 | 9 comments

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Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption.  Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.

Support the troops

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Adam and Andy: Valentine’s Day edition

Posted on February 14, 2017 | 1 comment

James Asal Jr.Click 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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Poetry for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 | 3 comments

loveWild Nights – Wild Nights!
Were I with thee
Wild Nights should be
Our luxury!

Futile – the winds –
To a heart in port –
Done with the compass –
Done with the chart!

Rowing in Eden –
Ah, the sea!
Might I moor – Tonight –
In thee!

By Emily Dickinson

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Valentine’s Day personal

Posted on February 14, 2017 | 2 comments

valentine's dayJust adding a bit of Valentine’s Day humor to your day. Have a good one and thank you for stopping by to check out my blog.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on February 14, 2017 | 2 comments
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Photo Credit: Patrick Lentz Photography

Whether you plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day or not, I figured nobody would mind this playful photo from Patrick Lentz Photography which I first posted last February in a similar nod to the holiday.

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

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My Valentine’s Day wish for you

Posted on February 13, 2017 | 5 comments

love, gay, gay men kissingI know this isn’t the reality for everyone – even for some of you who are in a relationship – but if I could make a wish it would be for everyone to feel this way about someone and for that person to return those feelings.

Happy Valentine’s Day (tomorrow)

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Men in kilts

Posted on February 13, 2017 | 5 comments

men in kilts, men's fashion, handsome man in kiltI’m unsure what it is about the kilt but gay men have an affinity for this article of clothing so I’m creating a new weekly post showcasing men in kilts.

Let me know what you think. Do you have a photo in a kilt that you’d like me to share? Forward it to me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

Previous Men in Kilts Posts

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What to do this week: February 13-20

Posted on February 13, 2017 | Leave a comment
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Boston Wine Expo is February 18-19, 2017 – Get your tickets.

What to do this week: February 13th – 20th

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Beantown Soft-Tip Dart league spring season is every Monday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Taco Tuesday is a free for all – first come, first serve – hosted every Tuesday at Tremont 647 in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

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Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with Rob Botelho and  Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

3rd Thursdays at The Gardner: Madonna music and drinks at this iconic museum paying tribute to two Madonnas starts at 5:30PM on Thursday, February 16 at the Isabella Gardner Museum in Boston

Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence

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Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, February 17 in Somerville

Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

42nd Boston Science Fiction Film Festival and Marathon  is an 11-day cinematic event hosted at the Somerville Theatre from Friday, February 10th to Monday, February 20th in Somerville

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Boyfriends is Friday, February 17 in JP

Boyfriends is a monthly gay dance party at the Milky Way Lounge starting at 10PM Friday, February 17 in JP

Controversy is a weekly LGBT Hip-Hop & Reggae party starting at 10PM upstairs at Machine with DJs Begbick & FrenchY in Boston

Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence

The Coolidge After Midnight: The Crow shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday, February 17 in Brookline

Boston Wine Expo is a two day event that is not to be missed if you love wine starting Saturday, February 18 and running through Sunday, February 19 at the World Trade Center and Seaport Hotel in Boston

Cupid’s Undie Run is a fun charity run through Boston to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation that takes place on Saturday, February 18 starting at the House of Blues at 12PM in Boston

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Winter Wood Tea Dance is at Mainestreet starting at 5PM on Saturday, February 18 in Ogunquit

Queen Night – Effie Killjoy at the Donkey Show is back with a glittery world of freaks, fairies, flesh and fantasy as this week they go drag at the Oberon on Saturday, starting at 7:30PM  February 18 in Cambridge

UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston

SLEAZE: Let’s Get Physical ed. is hosted by Sham Payne and DJ Brian Derrick starting at 10PM at the Alley in Boston

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Magnum Saturdays: Get Lei’d is the gay dance party theme this week at dbar on Saturday, February 18 in Dorchester

So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday, Febraury 18 is at Paradise in Cambridge

The Coolidge After Midnight: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Saturday, February 18 in Brookline

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Glam Brunch Bingo includes DJ Ian Diver, drag queens, bingo and booze – who can ask for anything more so come down to the Trophy Room all the fun starts at 12:30 on Sunday, February 19 in Boston

Boston Gay Basketball League Lip Sync Throwdown is at Club Cafe starting at 1PM on Sunday, February 19 in Boston

Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

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The perfect Valentine’s Day gift: A night with The Boston Ballet

Posted on February 12, 2017 | 2 comments

William Forsythe, danceLater this month Artifact, opens at the Boston Opera House.  The ballet is the result of a fortunate five year relationship between The Boston Ballet and choreographer, William Forsythe.  For those unfamiliar with William Forsythe, he has been compared to Balanchine and Graham and is recognized for the way he integrates ballet and visual arts.

In this ballet from Forsythe more than 30 dancers will dance in large groups to pas de deux, transforming classical forms of ballet into post-modern structures. Forsythe has also designed the sets, costumes and lighting, ensuring that the four-act ballet will be something very special to see. Get tickets before it sells out.

Artifact
Boston Opera House
February 23 – March 5
Learn more – Purchase tickets

For those of you still trying to think of a memorable Valentine’s Day gift, I suggest skipping the flowers and candy this year and plan a special date night with the Boston Ballet at the gorgeous Boston Opera House.

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