Earlier this year Rob Wilson from Boston was selected to be the first male model for the Price is Right. I like to refer to this handsome Bostonian as “the other Rob Wilson from Boston”. Recently BuzzFeed included several outtakes from an earlier underwear photo shoot for Men’s Underwear Store.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of text messaging. Can you believe it? Although I predate text messaging (by a lot) it is hard for me to imagine life without the ability to text.
I have come to use text messaging as one of my primary ways to communicate with friends. I’m far more inclined to text a friend to see if they are busy than call.
Without this technology, one of my favorite sites Texts From Last Night would never have been created. Are you a texting-fiend or do you barely ever text?
While I was away, Blink, a light and sound show started a six week run in Faneuil Hall.
Blink includes music from the Boston Pops, 350,ooo LED lights and an 85′ high Christmas tree. It looks quite beautiful, and I hope to see it firsthand but until then I have BMadden from YouTube to thank for sharing this taping when they were testing it one evening.
Blink occurs between 4:30 to 10:00pm each half hour through December 31st.
One week from today Boston will host the 13th annual Santa Speedo Run through the Back Bay; spectators, mark your calendars; runners take note of the forecast and pray for warm temperatures.
Earlier this month I post my video from the 2011 run, below is a video from the Santa Speedo Run from 2010. Can’t make it to Boylston Street next Saturday? No worries, I’ll be there snapping photographs and chatting with runners to tell you all about it.
I’m still traveling, but I wanted to remind everyone that today is World AIDS Day.
The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is the largest AIDS Service Organization in New England and they are always looking for volunteers and donations. Interested? You may learn more about how to get involved or to make a donation by visiting here.
If you live in Boston, look to the Prudential this evening. The top of the building will be alight in red in honor of World AIDS Day. If you would like to learn more about World AIDS Day you may visit here.
Posted in AIDS Action Committee, Philanthropy
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, World AIDS Day
Apparently perusing the random posts of friends on Facebook can be fun if your friends have the same twisted sense of humor. This advertisement is both funny and depressing, but perhaps the best part / most horrifying part is the product’s actual website. Be sure to read the “How to” instructions page and the happy customer testimonials.
The website is full of humorous / horrifying bits such as this helpful tip…
Of the women surveyed, 65% said that grey pubic hair turned them off completely.
Anyone being forced to participate in an holiday gift swap? I’d suggest adding this for your next Yankee Swap.
This is a bit different from the Advent calendar I recall having as a kid growing up. Perhaps my parents had this discretely tucked away somewhere. Believe it or not, this is a legitimate gift that may be purchased for approximately $240.00. More information here.
Photo by Baron Michael Von Redlich w/ Grace Carney and MvR Photography
Last week I wrote about Ryan Landry’s troupe rehearsing for their new show, Rudolph the Red Necked Reindeer, which opens tonight at the Ramrod Performing Arts Center (otherwise known as Ramrod / Machine) at 1254 Boylston Street in Boston.
About the show: Based on the Rankin/Bass Christmas special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the Orphan’s Rudolph is one sexy redneck with a southern drawl to boot! Along with special guest star Drew Barrymore, (her dogsled pulled by E.T.) Rudy and his trusty friend Herbie are out to save Christmas by any means necessary! But only if they can manage to escape the evil clutches of The Abominable Icicle Snow Monster Lady!
Tickets to this show are certain to sell out so be sure to purchase your tickets today. Rudolph the Red Necked Reindeer opens tonight and runs through Sunday, December 23rd.
Posted in Theater
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Gold Dust Orphans, Ryan Landry, Theater
While I recognize that nearly none of my readership will ever visit Brazil’s third largest city, Belo Horizonte (B.H.), it is my partner’s home city and a place we’ve traveled to over the years. B.H. or Belo for short, is a sprawling metropolis of more than 5 million. While this publishes, I am currently in Florianopolis, but thought I’d share a bit about where I was last week.
When we visit family in B.H. we make it a point to come to Lourdes for dinner. Depicted immediately below is the trendy o Dadiva Restaurant, Oak Restaurant and Wine Bar and one of the desserts we tried at Oak (yes, I said “one of”…)
There are many dining options here and in the surrounding blocks, which means there is plenty of pedestrian traffic and great people watching. Main plates range between $25 – $35.
If one does find themselves visiting Belo Horizonte or has friends who live there, I would suggest dinner in Lourdes followed by a night out at the gay clubs / bars in neighboring Savassi.
How do you like the weekly Kransky’s Korner post? I hope it serves as a encouragement to help you eat healthier and get into shape. Think of it as a jump-start on your New Year’s resolutions.
With five weeks until the end of the year it’s time to ask yourself what are your fitness goals? The week prior to Thanksgiving we addressed weight loss so this week we’re focusing on building mass.
To Build Size or Mass
Focus on lifting 8-12 reps
Lift 2-4 sets for each exercise and 3-4 exercises per muscle group
Focus on 1-2 (3 if you’re adventurous) muscle groups
Allow yourelf to rest 1.5 – 3 minutes between your sets
Hypertrophy or size comes through repairing and building broken down and torn muscle fibers. You should choose weights that are heavy enough that you struggle (nearly fail) to complete 8-12 repetitions. Focus on 1-2 muscle groups per workout so the proper attention is given, allowing the break down of fibers to occur to the maximum extent. Focus on working slowly through the eccentric part of the muscle contraction or the “lengthening phase” to really get a good break down. Your rest should be longer at this point to ensure your muscle are completely replenished before the next set so you can focus on the breakdown of muscle fibers with each set.
About Kranzky’s Korner: Kris is a Master Trainer at the Boston Sports Club in Boston, MA and Kyle is a Top Tier Trainer at Equinox in Pasadena, CA. The brothers have teamed up together to start a Fitness Consulting Group called Realm Fitness to inspire and educate others to reach there full potential.
According to Adam’s Hospitality & Tourism Industry Blog, renowned Boston novelist and BPL Trustee, Dennis Lehane, will speak on his newest book Live by Night on Thursday November 29th at 6pm at the Rabb Lecture Hall in Copley Square. Make an evening of it by listening to Dennis then check out the Oak Long Bar + Kitchen in the Fairmont Copley for a drink or a bite.
You may also recognize Dennis Lehane as the author of many books that have been made into movies like Shutter Island, Mystic River, and Gone, Baby, Gone.
Toys for Joys Boston is one of my favorite (and one of the most social) holiday parties held each December. Thanks to the organizers, sponsors and the community this party donates thousands of dollars of gifts for children, but to attend this party you must register. To tempt you into coming, I’ve included photographs from the 2011 Toys for Joys party in Boston, here.
Use the link below to register if you are planning to join. This party always sells out so share the registration link with your friends. Note that this year there is a $10 donation at the door in addition to the gifts.
More about Toys for Joys – a volunteer group made up mostly of members of the GLBT community who care about children and their basic desire to have something to make them smile for the holidays.
Posted in Boston, Christmas, Gay, Philanthropy
Tagged BosGuy, Boston, Boston Guy, Toys for Joys
These were two of my favorite “funny protest signs” from a recent Huffington Post write up by the same name. I love the hypocrisy of those who quote random passages in Leviticus but ignore the majority of the text that are inconvenient like this handsome protester points out. However, it is the idiotic couple below protesting euthanasia who truly concern me; I’m sure they vote.
More funny protest signs here.
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