Sergio-isms

Posted on August 5, 2013 | 4 comments

Sergio My partner Sergio may have been born and raised in Brazil, but he speaks better English than many Americans.  However, he does have a few rather peculiar ways to express himself that I find endearing.

One of my favorite expressions he uses regularly seems to manifest when he is scheduling client appointments. His lighting design business is quite busy these days and when he is trying to find a time to meet with a client he is quite likely to say something to the effect of, “Yes, I’m very busy, but I could squeeze you tomorrow.” Perhaps it is his soft accent, but nobody ever raises an eyebrow.

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Monday blues

Posted on August 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

AnimalsDressed and ready for work.

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Back to the future

Posted on August 4, 2013 | 4 comments

Back to the futureMy brother-in-law sent me this photograph of the car in front of him.  It was spotted north of Boston on I-93 earlier this afternoon.

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American Hustle

Posted on August 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

Bradley Cooper American HustleAmerican Hustle, which opens in December, is yet another movie filmed here in Boston.  Set in Camden, NJ, the movie is about a con artist and his partner who were forced to work with federal agents.  American Hustle stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro and Jeremy Renner.

Bostonians will recognize scenes in the trailer from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boylston Street and the Fairmont Copley Hotel.

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Matthew Ritchie to follow Os Gemeos in Dewey Square

Posted on August 4, 2013 | 1 comment

boston public artFor nearly 18 months the colorful mural shown above in Boston’s Dewey Square has been one of the most discussed pieces of public art.

The Os Gemos mural was never meant to be permanent.  Rather the Institute of Contemporary Art is using the Big Dig ventilation building in Dewey Square as a canvas of sorts to feature modern artists.  As with the Os Gemeos mural, the next artist who’s work will be featured is expected to last approximately 18-months.

According to the Boston Globe article, British artist, Matthew Ritchie, was selected and will paint a 5,000-square-foot seascape that will be installed the week of Sept. 16.  I loved the mural from Os Gemeos and will miss it but I look forward to Ritchie’s contribution to Boston’s public art.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on August 4, 2013 | 1 comment

gayI hope you don’t need to work today and can sleep in and relax.

Enjoy your Sunday.

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Condom fittings in aisle 11

Posted on August 3, 2013 | 6 comments

Attention Do Not Try on The CondomsI’m more than a little curious to see what guys are trying a fitting at their local drug store.  I’ll be hanging out by the magnums 🙂

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Boston Logan airport looks beyond Europe

Posted on August 3, 2013 | 3 comments

AirplaneAlthough I’ve not been abroad for nearly 10 months, travel remains a passion so I was happy to read about Boston Logan airport in Forbes article, Boston Logan: A Major International Airport Cannot Just Serve Europe (thank you for sharing Arnie).

Although Boston is not a major hub for legacy carriers like United, Delta, US Air, etc…, it seems like each month Logan Airport announces new carriers and destinations. Forbes article addresses how our Governor has worked with the business community to court new airlines (JAL, Copa and Turkish Airlines), filling space vacated by traditional carriers like United, Delta and American.  All the while, Boston’s decision to court Jet Blue back in 2004 seems to be paying dividends too; Jet Blue now services 30% of all passengers at Logan Airport.

Have you any travel plans coming up? Do tell.

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Ptown on the brain

Posted on August 3, 2013 | 1 comment
Boatslip bathroom sign

Boatslip bathroom sign

Last weekend I was in Provincetown with Sergio and friends.

Unfortunately, plans prevent us from heading there again this weekend so I’ve posted a few photos from last week to help keep the memories alive a bit longer. Where are you spending your weekend? You in Ptown? Ogunquit, Fire Island, Ra-Cha-Cha (pardon the local reference only gay Bostonians would know).

Provincetown Collage

Provincetown

Provincetown Collage 2

Will you be visiting Provincetown later this summer? Do you have any questions about your trip? Feel free to contact me. I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

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Flashback Friday

Posted on August 2, 2013 | 2 comments

Flashback Friday

This is an image of the construction of Boston’s Central Artery which razed and divided parts of downtown neighborhoods. This photo taken from the Custom’s Building looks out at the North End in Boston during the 1950s.

The photo is courtesy of the BPL archives.

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Senator Ed Markey’s letter to Russia

Posted on August 2, 2013 | 2 comments

Ed MarkeyEd Markey has barely been in office as Massachusetts’ junior Senator, since winning a special election to fill the seat vacated by John Kerry who became Obama’s US Secretary of State. However, that did not stop him from writing to the Russian ambassador.

Thank you Sen. Markey. I hope more of your colleagues follow your lead.

“I am especially concerned with the provision of the law that allows for the possible detention of foreign citizens for up to 14 days before they would be expelled from the country. Many members of international athletic delegations, their families, spectators, and support staff proudly identify as members of the LGBT community. I believe it is essential for them to both feel and be safe from arrest, detention, and other forms of discrimination while in Russia.”

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Guerrilla Queer Bar take over tonight

Posted on August 2, 2013 | 3 comments

TWCLooking to head out but want to try someplace different? Today is the first Friday of the month which means TWC’s Guerrilla Queer Bar is taking over a traditionally ‘straight’ bar.   Sound like fun? You betcha… This month join the fun and check out ARC Nightclub & Lounge (formerly An Tua Nua) located at 835 Beacon Street, in the Fenway. The fun starts at 9PM.

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Furry Friday

Posted on August 2, 2013 | 8 comments

Furry Friday DaddyLast week’s rough trade inspired Furry Friday post has given way to this week’s silver fox.  Please advise any friends suffering from a Daddy-complex to please be seated before viewing.

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on August 2, 2013 | 13 comments

riddleEach 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 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 be able to give everyone a chance to guess.

This weeks riddle:

Viewed in the mirror or turned on its head
The same old number is what will be read.
When flipped upside down it’s still very plain
The same four digits are what will remain.
Fat in the middle with skinny bookends
Eighteen’s the total, just add to the ends.

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

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The end of the gay bar

Posted on August 1, 2013 | 6 comments

Stefan from SNLWhile I love Boston, you’d have to be from a very small town to be impressed by the gay nightlife.  Something I’ve heard from older gay men is that in the 1970s & 80s Boston had a great gay nightlife so what led to the decline that started in the 1990s and seemed to fast forward in the first decade of the new century?

Will gay bars become as scarce as LGBT bookstores?

Some attribute the decline to the public’s acceptance of homosexuality.   Others point to online sites where guys can connect. However, I tend to believe it is society’s general acceptance.  There are many gay Bostonians who lament the closing of gay clubs and bars, but the phenomenon is hardly unique to Boston. Out Magazine’s recent post The End of the Gay Bar is more about how clubs in Philadelphia’s suburbs are closing but the story is the same throughout the US. The quick read is interesting and I’d be curious to get your thoughts.

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