Os Gemos mural in Boston

Posted on December 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This year Boston’s museum, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), invited two Brazilian street artists to Boston to feature their work  in their first showing in the US. They also commissioned this public art installation in downtown near my office. This was originally posted in September 2012.

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boston public artMy enthusiasm for public art and funding these initiatives is not always shared, but I think commissioning public art installations is essential to any city and community.  So I was thrilled to see the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA-Boston) have two famous street artists from Brazil create larger than life murals in the city of Boston.

boston public artOs Gemos – identical twin brothers and street artists from Brazil – are currently hosting their first museum show in the United States at the ICA-Boston. While the show is here in Boston this large temporary mural will dominate Dewey Square in Boston’s financial district.

You may read more about the installation and view a slide show of the creation of the mural as well as the show at the ICA-Boston here.

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Boston No Pants Subway Ride

Posted on December 30, 2012 | 3 comments

2012 No Pants Subway RideThe 2013 No Pants Subway Ride in Boston is in two weeks on Sunday, January 13th.

If you would like to participate, “Like” their facebook event page The No Pants Subway Ride or visit, BostonSoS.org to register.

I started doing this with my other half a few years ago and each year its a great time.  Last year Sergio and I opted for a superhero theme. I’ll write a bit more about this as the event date approaches, but I’d encourage you to register if this sounds like something you’d enjoy.

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Congratulations Tim and Ashley

Posted on December 30, 2012 | 1 comment

Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012

In August my brother was married on Cape Cod. It was a fantastic ceremony and although this photo isn’t from their wedding (its actually at Fenway Park – how appropriate), this was the image I had at the time I wrote the post.

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I’m down on Cape Cod to attend my little brother’s wedding, which is actually tomorrow afternoon.  I couldn’t be happier for them, and I’m looking forward to the celebration.  I love them both dearly.

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My crazy partner

Posted on December 29, 2012 | 3 comments

Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012

This was one of those “gotcha” moments. Sergio totally surprised me with this quick video message that he sent me in June.

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Work brought me into New York City for a couple of days.  My lunatic boyfriend emailed me this video of himself to make me laugh and remember to call.  I thought I’d upload it to YouTube so everyone could see my crazy partner; and by the way  I called him – definitely.

The Harvard Baseball team video that inspired his cute message

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Just a hint of color

Posted on December 29, 2012 | 1 comment

Sexy And They Show ItPhoto Source: Sexy And They Show It

Winter in Boston can be tough.  Aside from the cold and early setting sun, there is virtually no color  and the city can seem  shrouded in shades of white, grey (and if lucky) blue.

So this post is dedicated to readers in colder climates to help fend off the winter blues.  I think you’ll agree that inserting this bit of color brightens your day.

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Meeting President Clinton

Posted on December 29, 2012 | 2 comments

Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012

This year I was able to meet President Clinton who spoke at a work event I helped organize. Interestingly, his predictions regarding how the Supreme Court would rule (including how Justice Roberts would vote) and the Presidential elections turned out to be correct.

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Boston GuyThis spring I was part of a small team to organize a program for senior executives that was hosted here in Boston.  Fortunately, the nine months of planning and countless meetings paid off since the program was a great success.

The event concluded with our keynote presenter, Bill Clinton.  Because of my role, I interacted quite a bit with the Secret Service and had the chance to meet Clinton.  Its mostly for that reason, I wanted to show offshare this picture of me with Bill Clinton. I actually dislike the photo. I think I look uncomfortable, but in fact I was just exhausted.

Below are a few more photos from the program including a picture of the Boston Public Library where we hosted a dinner / cocktail reception.  If you are looking for a restful oasis in the middle of Back Bay the Italian courtyard which you see lit up in one of the photos is a perfect sanctuary to relax, have a coffee with a friend or just think.BosGuy

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Obama’s support for same sex marriage is a game changer

Posted on December 28, 2012 | 1 comment

Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012

In May, Obama made history as the first sitting US President to voice his support for marriage equality; for me it solidified my flagging support.  I immediately inserted his quote to this photograph and watched proudly as the image went viral on a number of national blogs.

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Obama Marriage EqualityPresident Obama “came out” in support of same sex marriage yesterday.  Why he chose now and how he got to this point is irrelevant to me. What does matter is a sitting President is on record supporting marriage equality, and that is a game changer for three crucial reasons.

First, although his support does not change Federal Law, having the public support of the highest elected official in the country matters (and it matters a lot).  When Massachusetts legalized Same Sex Marriage on May 17, 2004 it was only because incremental changes  and advancements which had started years before came to fruition.  Obama’s support is more than an incremental advancement.

Obama’s standing within the African American, Black and Arabic communities here and abroad is without equal.  These communities have long been some of the most vocal opposing same sex marriage. Obama’s endorsement and framing the issue as one of equality and fairness will have significant impact on these communities. No doubt there will be some heated sermons in traditionally black churches this Sunday through out the United States.

Lastly, Obama has set a standard which all future Presidential nominees will now be found wanting if they don’t support marriage equality. While this will fire up those opposed to same sex marriage; I believe this is still a gain for the President and for states currently debating legalizing same sex marriage.  Americans love to support winners and the prejudicial arguments to oppose same sex marriage is sounding more and more like a losing argument.  Obama’s support is a game changer.

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Incredible Illusions and Science

Posted on December 28, 2012 | 1 comment

Thanks to Towleroad for sharing this very cool video.  Released on Christmas Day, this video is already making the rounds on blogs.  If you have not seen this yet, enjoy and share.

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Things that make BosGuy go hmm…

Posted on December 28, 2012 | 3 comments

Leap FrogI was perusing Matt’s blog, Giants, Cowboys, Football, Rugby and Life when I saw these guys playing leap frog. I think we should add this to the Boston Gay & Lesbian sports league.  I’d sign up.

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Furry Friday

Posted on December 28, 2012 | 4 comments

Furry FridayMaybe he’s not quite “furry” enough for some of my readers, but there is something very attractive about this guy that makes me think he’s Furry Friday worthy.  What do you think?

Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on December 28, 2012 | 8 comments

brain teaserEach 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:  Complete this word by filling in the missing letters:

P  _  _  S  _  _  R  _  T  _  _  N

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

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Daniel Garofali

Posted on December 27, 2012 | 2 comments

Daniel GarofaliIts a gloomy day here in Boston and I need something to inspire me. Ever since I first saw / met Daniel Garofali in Sydney in December 2009, I’ve been smitten.  Back then Daniel was a go-go boy at some of Sydney’s biggest gay clubs.

Here are two video clips I took of Daniel dancing back-up at Sydney’s Drag! Camp as Christmas performance back in 2009; I’ve got the music in me and Hot stuff.  There is much more of Daniel also featured on UnderwearExpert.com.

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The unexpected review: Granary Tavern

Posted on December 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Granary TavernWhile perusing Boston.com earlier this week I noticed a review of the Granary Tavern, which opened earlier this year along the Greenway.  My other half is a lighting designer, and created the lighting design for the restaurant / bar so I was pleasantly surprised to read that while the food was panned, the lighting was noted and praised repeatedly.

The restaurant reviewer opens complimenting the lighting “You cannot beat the Granary Tavern for lighting. Walk in off the Rose Kennedy Greenway and you enter a warmly glowing space, one that when it’s crowded feels mellow yet energized, full of promise.”  Later, Boston Globe writer, Anne V. Nelson, writes about how the is bar perfectly lit.  Should you be interested in reading the full review you may link here.

Since I don’t have a hard copy of the review to tape to our refrigerator, I figured I’d use this space to say congratulations.

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Suddenly it makes sense

Posted on December 27, 2012 | 1 comment

Inspire a GenerationWhile perusing the Internet, I stumbled upon this photograph from the 2012 London Olympics.  Am I the only one who finds the “Inspire a generation” message a bit of a double entendre?

Feeling inspired?

Previous Suddenly it makes sense post.

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2012 Atlantis Caribbean Cruise on the Allure

Posted on December 27, 2012 | 1 comment

Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012

To celebrate my partner’s birthday, I saved all during 2011 to surprise him with a cruise to celebrate.  Attending a gay cruise had been on his bucket list. This was first published in Feb 2012.

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I’ve recently returned from my first cruise.  There were eight of us in total who joined thousands of gay men from around the world for the Atlantis seven day cruise through the Western Caribbean.

Perhaps you’re curious to see what one of these cruises is like. It’s impossible to capture everything; there’s too much to see and do, but here is a quick video of my take on the 2012 Atlantis Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas.

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