Shakespeare lovers take note

Posted on May 11, 2014 | 1 comment

ArtsEmersonArtsEmerson: The World On Stage continues this Friday with an expanded offering of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Live from Stratford-Upon-Avon film series.  The films, produced in collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare Company and Picturehouse Cinemas, will include: Richard II, Henry IV Part I, Henry IV Part II, and Two Gentlemen of Verona.  Richard II has four shows: Friday at 7PM, Saturday at 2PM and 7PM and Sunday at 1PM.

All screenings take place at the Emerson/Paramount Center’s Bright Family Screening Room, located at 559 Washington Street in Boston’s theatre district and tickets are $18 (or $16 for ArtsEmerson Members).  You may purchase your tickets in advance at artsemerson.org or by calling the ArtsEmerson Box Office at 617‐824‐8400.

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Community Servings: LifeSavor 2014

Posted on May 11, 2014 | 1 comment

LifeSavor Boston 2014Last Thursday the local not-for-profit, Community Servings, which focuses on providing food and nutrition programs in 18 cities in MA to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses, hosted the 22nd LifeSavor fundraiser.

This posh fundraiser hosted at the Langham Hotel brings together 800 guests and Boston’s culinary community. Patrons mingle at an elegant cocktail reception and impressive silent auction then head off to enjoy dinners at some of Boston’s most impressive restaurants before meeting later in the evening back at the Langham Hotel for a fun After Party.Community ServingsI attended the cocktail reception and impressive silent auction from 5:30 – 7:00 PM with my friend and fellow blogger of a 40-Something Life. Below are some of the photographs from the reception; much thanks to everyone who agreed to pose for a picture.

If you didn’t attend Community Servings LifeSavor event and would either like to donate or learn more about volunteering, please visit their website, servings.org.

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More about this fantastic event here: lifesavor.org

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday MomI wanted to take a moment to say Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, my sister Elizabeth, my sister-in-law Ashley and all the other wonderful women I know who have taken on the toughest job I can think of, motherhood.

Fortunately, I don’t suffer from the same “mother” issues Albert Brooks does in this 1990s movie. Must be because I have a fabulous Mom.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on May 11, 2014 | 1 comment

handsome, hunkMuch thanks to my Twittah bud @onerebeldevil for sharing this photo for a Scruffy Sunday post.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

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Vintage ‘Tube

Posted on May 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

This was the first flash mob video I recall seeing.  It has accumulated more than 29,000,000 views since it was posted back in March 2009.

The flash mob comprised more than 200 dancers, performing a version of “Do Re Mi” in the Central Station of Antwerp on a busy Monday morning on March 23, 2009, enthralling nearly everyone in the station.

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Beary Poppins at The Crown in Ptown

Posted on May 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

Bear Week ProvincetownBear Week 2014 is going to be a very fun place to be.  Will you be going? You may want to check out this brand new show during Bear Week, featuring Peter C. Bisuito at The Crown. Tickets (with service fee) are a very reasonable $22.

Get Yer Tickets Here

 

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What your erection says about your health

Posted on May 10, 2014 | 1 comment

Men's HealthDr. Joel Kahn’s article Survival of the Firmest: What your erection says about your health in Mind Body Green caught my attention when I saw it on Facebook last week.

It isn’t quite as sensational as it might sound and for guys who may be suffering from erectile dysfunction, I’d encourage you to read this article.  The article cautions how E.D. can possibly be a precursor to the presence of diseased arteries and possible future heart disease.  I’m no doctor so I can’t comment, but I wanted to share it since this can often be something potentially important to talk about with your doctor.

What your erection says about your health

In a somewhat related story, a 2013 study found that Oral L-citrulline (something that is naturally found in watermelon may help men suffering from E.D.).  More about that here, here and here.

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on May 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

Adam and AndyClick 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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One more reason I love Elizabeth Warren

Posted on May 9, 2014 | 1 comment

Elizabeth WarrenI don’t care what your political preference is or if you like / dislike US Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts. I can’t understand why Sen. Warren is the only one asking these questions.

My dream ticket: Clinton-Warren 2016.

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Thrillist Boston MBTA map of bars

Posted on May 9, 2014 | 1 comment
Thrillist Boston MBTA map

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Perhaps you have seen Thrillist Boston’s “T” Bar Map.  They skipped over the Silverline 4&5 that cut through my neighborhood so I created my own version and took a bit of liberty starting at the Tufts NE Medical Center because I prefer the bar at the W Hotel over Jacob Worth’s.

You can check out Thrillist’s map (complete with close ups of each MBTA line) by linking here.  Check out my list of South End watering holes near Silver Line stops in the South End.

South End Boston bars

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Furry Friday

Posted on May 9, 2014 | 3 comments

handsome, hunkThis was one of Kenneth in the 212 Morning Wood posts from earlier this year that I really liked.  What do you think?

Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on May 9, 2014 | 15 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, 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 is a classic that you may have heard before.

This weeks riddle: At night they come without being fetched. By day they are lost without being stolen. What are they?

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

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Two years ago today Obama said…

Posted on May 9, 2014 | Leave a comment

marriage equalityAnd that was a game changer.  The LGBT community no longer had to justify their intentions to make marriage equality part of the national agenda; not just something to be discussed in a handful of progressive states.  Public opinion everywhere shifted (and quickly) within days. More importantly the African American community for the first time united behind the concept that the right to marry is a civil right (Obama’s endorsement unites black and gay communities).

After President Obama shared what was essentially a personal opinion, it changed everything (at least for me).  Obama set a standard that all future Presidential nominees will now be found wanting if they don’t support marriage equality. Thank you President Obama (President Obama support for same sex marriage is a game changer).

Don’t believe me? A 2014 Washington Post/ABC News poll shows 59% of voters nationwide support the freedom to marry and 50% or more of Americans in every region of the country support the freedom to marry.

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SpeakEasy Stage presents Carrie The Musical

Posted on May 8, 2014 | 1 comment

CARRIE the musicalThe SpeakEasy Stage Company’s next production, CARRIE The Musical opens this Saturday and Friday, May 16th is SpeakEasy Stage Co’s Out & About performance where you can join the cast following for a special post-show party.

Get your tickets here.

 

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Restaurant review: Adolfo’s Laguna Beach

Posted on May 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

Adolfo's Laguna BeachBoston has frightfully few very good, cheap Mexican restaurants, but Southern California seems to have one on every corner so the fact that Adolfo’s has been around serving the Laguna Beach community since 1985 has to be a testament of some kind.

This tiny little restaurant has parking around back which is good since it is on PCH in Laguna Beach between Thalia and Anita Street and street parking is scarce. There is no table service so walk up, place your order and take a seat in one of the booths or outside on their sunny patio to enjoy the meal.  My fish tostada, tortilla chips, side of fresh guacamole and beer was less than $15 and was as filling as it was delicious. Laguna AdolfosThis isn’t fine dining and this isn’t the cleanest place I’ve ever walked into but it was the perfect place to grab a bite after spending some time at West Beach in Laguna and one of the best cheap eats I’ve had in a while. I wouldn’t go out of my way to grab a meal at Adolfo’s but I’d be hard pressed to walk by it and look forward to returning on our next trip to Laguna Beach. I’ll leave the more fancy options for others to try.

Adolfo’s is open from 10:00 am – 11:00 pm daily and can be found at 998 S. Coast Highway or you can call (949) 497-2023.

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