Since it’s Father’s Day in the US today, it seemed like a great excuse to post this photo.
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Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day, Dad
I cannot think of a man I would more like to emulate than my Dad. When I was younger I loved my father but could not relate to him (he was “old” and had a job that I couldn’t comprehend). After graduating and moving out, my feelings matured and I developed a profound respect and admiration for the values my father lived / lives.
I’d also like to wish a Happy Father’s day to my brother-in-law, Travis, who is a father to three of the most adorable children I know, my cousin Chris who is now a Dad twice over as well as all my other cousins and uncles and friends who have strived to be the best parent they know how. And although its not not Father’s Day in Brazil today, Feliz dia dos pais para voces Zeluiz (pai e filho).
Hotel review: Waldorf-Astoria
On a recent business trip to New York City I stayed at Waldorf-Astoria. Although I’m not typically a fan of older hotels, one cannot help but be impressed by the old world charm this fabled New York City hotel holds, and the art deco architectural details both outside and through out the property are truly amazing.
I did not have a chance to enjoy the hotels’ amenities or visit any of the three hotel restaurants, but I did appreciate my slightly quirky but spacious corner room on the 11th floor with high ceilings, large closet and small work space.
The hotel is very convenient to Midtown attractions but beware that this iconic property means that the lobby is always busy. Hotel guests mingle with curious visitors coming to photograph the lobby and or attend one of the many events the property seems to always host.
Property hint: If you join the Hilton Membership program you will be allowed two free waters each day of your stay.
Summer in the City Entertainment Series
The Summer in the City Entertainment Series by the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf begins again this year starting on Monday, June 18th. The popular summer series will run through the summer months concluding on Friday, August 31st. With the exception of “Music and Movie Fridays”, the free entertainment is from 6:00 – 10:00PM nightly.
Beach Party Monday theme with tropical island bands performing. Soul Tuesday with R&B bands playing soulful music from icons including Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and others. Timeless Tunes Wednesday hosts musicians playing popular music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Blues Barge Thursdays will have blues bands performing on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel
Music & Movie Friday begins a bit earlier and runs from 4:30 – 10:00PM. This summer all the movies shown will be from 1987 and include: Princess Bride, Moonstruck and Dirty Dancing among others.
Pick a night, go down early with friends (or for a date) and grab a seat at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille and enjoy an evening down on the water. Check out their facebook page, or visit the event’s website here.
Thought of the day
Spread the word. Sometimes people need to be reminded of the obvious.
2012 Boston Pride Weekend (recap)
Last week at this time the gay community in Boston was ready to enjoy the final weekend of Pride 2012. After a week of rain and cool temperatures, weather was beautiful all weekend long. Here is a video of some of the events and parties we attended last weekend.
Come down to Sister Sorel Saturday at 2pm
Come over to Sister Sorel for a fundraiser to help Tiago a.k.a. Tiaginho. Sadly, one of my favorite bar tenders and a very sweet guy is facing deportation back to Brazil and needs help to pay for his legal fees.
Come to Sister Sorel Saturday, June 16 at 2PM
Bring your friends and come down to Sister Sorel to show your support. The Sister Sorel family is suggesting a $20 donation and will be donating all the tips made to a “Save Tiago” fund to help defray the cost of Tiago’s lawyer fees. Tiago is an incredibly sweet guy and can really use your help. There is more information on facebook here.
Furry Friday
This week’s Furry Friday post features the very sexy retired rugby player, Ben Cohen. After retiring in 2011, he started The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, which is dedicated to ending bullying. The foundation places a special emphasis on helping LGBT kids. Ben’s good looks combined with his good works makes him one of the sexiest Furry Friday’s I’ve posted.
Cazwell “Rice and Beans”
Massachusetts native, Cazwell, is back with another outrageous music video full of innuendo and barely clothed men writhing suggestively. Its proven to be a potent combination for this gay singer who first caught my attention in the summer of 2010 with a very similar gay club hit, Meet Me at the Ice Cream Truck.
This video is probably not appropriate to play if at work.
ILGA: Gay rights around the world
Each year The ILGA produces maps on Gay and Lesbian rights in the world as well as its State Sponsored Homophobia report.
Share this with friends, most of their materials are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. This year the world map as shown above has been also produced in Chinese, German, Hindi and Turkish.
The organization also provides maps that focus on specific regions of the world including Asia, Africa, Latin America and The Caribbean. You can learn more about this organization and download a copy of the map and report by visiting their website www.ilga.org.
ILGA – Video to end homophobia
Tweet of the day: Four skins
Yesterday I posted an image of “Four Skins” wine in my Things that make BosGuy go hmm… As usual, I Tweeted the post. Shortly thereafter I received the following Tweet from @Johnheartstype.
Restaurant review: Parc Bistro and Cafe
Stephen Starr, a Philadelphia restaurant impresario, impressed me so much on my last visit to the city of Brotherly Love in April when I ate at Talula’s Garden, I wanted to try another establishment. Earlier this month a business trip brought me back to Philadelphia and I was able to try Parc Bistro and Cafe in Rittenhouse Square.
Upon entering Parc there is no doubt you are in a large, bustling French restaurant, and I immediately felt at home walking into this brasserie. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, allowing my colleagues and me to enjoy a leisurely dinner.
The dinner menu is divided into “fruits de mer” ranging between $10-$20; hors d’oeuvres and salads $8-$20; main plates $16-$32; as well as signature “specialites du jour” $31-$34. While everyone enjoyed dinner, my colleague’s steak frites $27 seemed to be the most tempting.
Beet Salad $12 Spinach Ravioli $20
I started my dinner with the beet salad accompanied by mascarpone cheese, candied walnuts and dressed with a pomegranate vinaigrette. The rich, smooth Italian cheese combined with the beets and frisee was refreshing and I could eat it again and again. Unfortunately, the spinach ravioli, which I ordered as my main plate (this is also available as a hors d’oeuvres) was bland and a bit disappointing.
Despite the lackluster ravioli, if I lived in this part of town I’d come here often. I loved the vibe of this place and I think you will too.
Parc Brasserie 227 S. 18th Street / (215) 545-2262
Suddenly it makes sense
Normally, my Suddenly it makes sense posts are very tongue in cheek but this German football (soccer) commercial which is making the rounds on facebook was developed to raise awareness and fight homophobia in the sport. The advertisement not only gets my attention (and kudos) but definitely makes me think I should probably watch a bit more of this sport.
Wicked Gay Blog
Hanging w/ WGB blogger, David, at Boston Pride
Shown above is Marc, David, and yours truly. David over at Wicked Gay Blog (shown in the middle) has recently returned after a brief hiatus from the blogging world. I have the utmost respect for David and consider this fellow Bostonian a friend so I wanted to give him a shout out. If you are not familiar with this Boston blogger, check out his slightly naughty, definitely flirtatious blog at www.WickedGayBlog.com
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