Shakespeare on the Common starts Wed., July 25th

Posted on July 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

Boston GuyThe Commonwealth Shakespeare Company returns to the Boston Common with their 17th production of Shakespeare on the Common, on Wednesday, July 25th.  Performances will run through Sunday, August 12th.

This year the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company production is Coriolanus. Not familiar with this play written between 1605 – 1608? Neither am I but the play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader, Caius Marcius Coriolanus.

Typical of Shakespearean plays, Coriolanus includes themes of betrayal and vengeance.  Interestingly, Hollywood has recently produced a modern interpretation of the 400+ year story and the movie includes acting heavyweights Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes (who also directs the movie), Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox.

Check out the trailer for the movie to get a feel for the storyline then plan an evening to come down and enjoy this free gift The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company so generously gives to the city. It is an excellent way to spend an evening with friends and support Boston’s local theater scene.  More information can be found here. 

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Second Amendment

Posted on July 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Thank you for sharing WickedGayBlog.

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Azealia Banks: 212 featuring Lazy Jay

Posted on July 21, 2012 | 1 comment

Everywhere I turn, I feel as if I hear people talking about Azealia Banks.  She definitely has a catchy delivery and I can’t get the shouting / rapping style unique to her out of my head.

Are you a fan of Azealia Banks?  If you’re not familiar with her, be warned the lyrics aren’t appropriate for children or in a place of business.

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Calvin Klein lies

Posted on July 21, 2012 | 4 comments

Michael A DownsI have this very same pair of underwear and they look nothing like this when I wear them! Thanks David for sharing this photo on your blog, H.A.F.  Now I need to get busy planning my frivolous legal case against Mr. Calvin Klein.

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Margaret Cho in Provincetown

Posted on July 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Margaret Cho ProvincetownFour weeks from today Margaret Cho will kick off a one-week run at the Art House in Provincetown.  If you’ve never seen Margaret Cho perform on stage and will be in Ptown during Carnival Week this is one show I’d highly recommend you go see.

Margaret Cho is a regular here, spending part of each summer in Provincetown.  Although she’s a San Franciscan through and through there is no doubt her heart has room for two homes and she considers Ptown a second home.  Her performances here tend to be more raw and her audiences more adoring.

Margaret Cho will be peforming from Saturday, August 11th through Saturday, August 18th.  You may purchase tickets online here.

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Smile pretty

Posted on July 20, 2012 | 2 comments

cheyenne jacksonIt is Friday. If that’s not reason enough then how about because Cheyenne Jackson is just so damn handsome.

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Tweet of the day: Making my day

Posted on July 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

Funny TweetsAre my followers more humorous than I realize or am I simply able to read more Tweets and in a better mood because I’m out here on Cape Cod? Tough to say, but this Tweet by Ratty from earlier in the week gave me a good chuckle.  I’ve been told that Bostonians have a cruel sense of humor – I suppose it must be true.

Ratty lives in the South End and he mostly Tweets about food and life with his fiancee.  If you’re on Twitter and you’d like to follow Michael, you can find him @HeyRatty.

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Furry Friday

Posted on July 20, 2012 | 2 comments

Arm PitsThis week I’ve gone for an “artsy” take on Furry Friday.  Its not the typical full body shot (although I assure you there will be more of those in the future too.)  This guy has an amazing profile but I really love the sensuality the picture oozes.

Maybe you’ll disagree, but I loved the picture when it was sent to me.

Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on July 20, 2012 | 10 comments

ponderEach Friday I pose a riddle or what I like to think of as a “brain teaser” for those who like that sort of thing.

I freely admit, I’m often stumped, but perhaps you’ll figure out this week’s riddle.

This Weeks Riddle:

What is greater than God,
more evil than the devil,
the poor have it,
the rich need it,
and if you eat it, you’ll die?

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What Americans earn

Posted on July 19, 2012 | 2 comments

I’ve swiped the title from an interesting article on NPR’s website.  If you are like me you love charts that show information rather than listing content simply in text.  The chart just below provides an interesting look at what American households earn.  Just to be clear, a “household” consists of all the people who live in one house or apartment; including families, roommates, etc…American Household EarningsThese numbers come from the more than 114 million households in the 2010 Census. What this shows us is that the median household in the US makes approximately $50,000 in income and benefits per year; meaning 50% made more and 50% made less.

The article overlays that information with geographical data.  This is where I know I’m a marketing geek, because I just loved this bit. You’ll see that many of the wealthiest states are ironically what would be classified as “blue” states (more progressive) or in the case of states like Colorado, New Hampshire and Virginia trending that way. American household incomeRead into this what you will.  If you like you may read the article on the NPR website by linking here.

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No drama

Posted on July 19, 2012 | 1 comment

I loved this sign at a Provincetown shop.

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Clueless – 17th Anniversary

Posted on July 19, 2012 | 2 comments

Alicia SilverstoneEarlier this week I read July 19th marks the 17th anniversary of the release of the movie Clueless, which stared Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd (among others).  The movie also included a cameo by Boston musician and lead singer of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dicky Barrett.

It could be a sign of how shallow or perhaps how “clueless” I am that I love this movie.  Looking at the cast, I can’t believe Brittany Murphy has passed. She was brilliant as the East Coast transplant just trying to fit in with the cool kids and crushing on Elton.

One of my favorite lines of all time was when the uptight Amber says to the gym instructor, “My plastic surgeon doesn’t want me doing any activity where balls fly at my nose.”  And Cher’s BFF, Amber, says without missing a beat, “Well, there goes your social life.“

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Big Daddy’s in Provincetown

Posted on July 19, 2012 | 2 comments

provincetown-cheap-eatsProvincetown is an expensive place and it can seem like you are opening your wallet every five minutes.

However, there are a lot of great places to grab an affordable meal. One of my favorite places to visit is Big Daddy’s Burritos at 205 Commercial Street in the Aquarium Marketplace.  Big Daddy’s serves up delicious take out that is ready in minutes.  When I visit Provincetown I grab more than a few meals here.  After you pick up your take-out, bring your food out to the Aqua Bar where you may order a cocktail and eat overlooking Ptown Harbor.

Below is a photo of the “Catch of the Day” burrito in a bowl ($8.50).  The portions are plentiful enough and the lime-cilantro yogurt sauce with the cucumber salsa makes this one of the best deals in town. Its even better accompanied by a cold beer at the Aqua bar.

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The view from the Aqua Bar is free of charge and never gets old. Ptown

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Returning to Provincetown

Posted on July 19, 2012 | 4 comments

Entering-ProvincetownLater today we take the high speed ferry back to Cape Cod; specifically Ptown.  Each year very good friends rent a house for a week and my partner and I make sure to go down for part of that week.  This has been a tradition that has been going on for several years now and is one of those annual vacations that we don’t even question.  There is something so relaxing about being in Provincetown with this particular group of friends that makes the trip unique from our other jaunts here during the summer.  Boston Guy

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Thunderstorm rolling into Boston

Posted on July 18, 2012 | 3 comments

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Amazing photo of Boston’s waterfront as an afternoon thunderstorm wreacks havoc. The view is from the North End looking out at Boston’s airport and East Boston.

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