Scruffy Sunday

man in bed aloneDon’t you just hate it when you fall asleep in bed with your clothes still on.  Of course it looks like his are just starting to come off.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

 

Saturday night video

This previously shared video is a nod to my female viewership and their friends who have witnessed this metamorphosis. 

Thank you Michael

gay leather bearWhile I was in Provincetown last week this little guy showed up as a surprise gift from my friend Michael.  I think this little leather bear is adorable and love him.

Allston Christmas Eve

September 1For those not from the area, you may not be familiar with this rather unique Boston holiday that results from the onslaught of students moving into the area for the start of the next academic year. Don’t believe me? The holiday even is in the Urban Dictionary: allston christmas.

Allston Christmas will really begin tomorrow when renters begin to toss all their unwanted furnishings onto the street as they vacate their sublet or previous apartment and for the next 12+ hours are likely to be unable to get into their new apartment.

Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

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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Bonus fur

Gay, handsome, hunk, furry friday

Have a great weekend

happy labor day wkd.This marks the final weekend of the 2014 summer season in the United States and while millions of Americans flock to the coast for one last long weekend, Sergio and I will be here in Boston.  However you are spending the weekend – and wherever you might be – make the most of it.

Thomas Knight’s RED HOT 2015 calendar

Ginger Men, handsome, hunkGinger fans hold on to your hats and check out the RED HOT 2015 anti-bullying calendar video now on YouTube.  The RED HOT website also sells a revealing coffee table book among other items here.

 

Furry Friday

handsome guy, leatherThis week’s Furry Friday comes with a hint of leather.

Past Furry Friday Posts

BosGuy brain teaser

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

If you are stumped, feel free to get help or share it with a friend or colleague to see if you can figure it out together.

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

This week’s riddle was shared by my brother-in-law.  It stumped me but maybe you will be able to figure out the answer to this week’s riddle.

How do you talk for a minute straight without using the letter “A”?

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

Ms Coco Peru in Ogunquit this weekend

Drag performersI love Ms. Coco Peru.  She is witty, crass and a guaranteed hoot. No plans? Check out her show. She is performing all weekend at Maine Street in Ogunquit, Maine this weekend.

The ESPN / Michael Sam shower controversy

gay football playerI’m not much of a football fan so I’m a few days behind on the ESPN Michael Sam controversy.  If you are wondering what I’m talking about, I’m referring to ESPN journalist, Josina Anderson, who reported responses on Sports Center, after she inquired how Michael Sam’s teammates are reacting to having a gay player in their locker room and even more disconcerting – the shower!

This so called ‘controversy’ is reminiscent the dumb comments made by those who were opposed to letting female journalists in team locker rooms after games. Everyone quickly figured out this wasn’t a big deal, and I’m hopeful we’ve now come to the same conclusion about gay athletes in the locker room.

Chris LongHaving athletes like Michael Sam come out at the start of their career rather than after they’ve retired is a significant milestone for the LGBT community. Without a doubt there will be future controversies regarding gay athletes but one expects inane comments from athletes, coaches, owners, etc… who may be uncomfortable with the idea of having a gay teammate – not ESPN or the media.

Blogger, Viv Bernstein, writes a bit more about this controversy and the recent history of the media’s obsession with gay men showering in locker rooms in her post, Michael Sam, The Media and That Shower Question.

Sign language

No PeeingThis appeared in the Boston Globe the other day.  Apparently this Czech Republic sign ‘encourages’ people not to urinate in public.

Summah in Boston

Summer Time in Boston

Much thanks to Jack Sparacino for sharing this photo at R.C.C.

Summer 2014 is nearly over and while it passed quickly, I wanted to point out some new events and places that gave our community a few more options on ways to spend their time during the summer.

Perhaps most notable was the opening of two fun, friendly bars Trophy Room and Cathedral Station. Both seem to have found a niche and are welcome additions to the Boston gay scene.

In addition, Manhunt pool parties hosted by Jonathan Crutchley are becoming more popular as they double as fundraising events for  local LGBT charities.

Chris Tobeck put a spin on summer tea dances by organizing the popular “Big Gay Boat Ride” and bringing popular gay DJs like Jim Clerkin to spin music out in Boston Harbor.

However you may have spent your summer, I hope you had a great time.  Students move back to Boston this weekend and that can only mean one thing, the fall season is nearly upon us.  Make the most of these last few days / weeks.

Boston Tops

gay humor, tops and bottomsLast week Mike M. posted this photo on his Instagram account. No comment.