I have more than a few friends who would probably consider purchasing The Traveler’s Bed Bug Thwarting Sleeping Cocoon. According to the write up in the Delta Sky Mall catalog where I found this, “The durable polyester threads are impervious to bed bugs’ teeth.” Just reading that makes my skin crawl so I can’t imagine what a certified germaphobe might think.
Last week this photo of Hillary Clinton was making the rounds on Facebook, and I loved it the moment I saw it. The image has inspired a rather funny blog worth checking out called Texts from Hillary.
Apparently Madam Secretary thinks the site is Hillary-ous (sorry that’s my pun). She contacted the creators of the blog, met and posed with them recently. You can read all about it in a fun article posted on NPR earlier this week.
Posted in Humor, Pop Culture
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Hillary Clinton, Pop Culture
In 7 short weeks June will be here. June = Summer in my mind and for that reason I’ve been working out with my trainer, Kris, twice a week. He’s the maniac jumping over burning logs and covered in mud. He’s one part bad-ass; two parts great listener and fantastic motivator.
I try to schedule two one-hour sessions with with him each week. I know this is going to sound crazy, but spending this money is my way of pampering myself. I feel so much better on the weeks I get two solid work outs with Kris. I do my part too by trying to get in a decent cardio 2-3 times a week but sometimes work won’t relent and my only physical activity is with Kris.
I’ve had conversations with several guys I’ve met through my blog, and I know finding time to get in a solid work out can be tough. A lot can be accomplished in 7-weeks if you modifying your diet slightly and get a couple of workouts in each week. Let me know how you are doing and we can chat off line to keep each other motivated. God knows I need as much help as I can get.
Work brought me to “The City of Brotherly Love” more commonly known as Philadelphia. Sadly this trip was all work and absolutely no play aside from a business dinner last night. I have to admit I always enjoy when business brings me to Philly and I hope I have a chance to return soon. I’d love to check out the Gayborhood as I believe it is called. Please send positive thoughts my way that I’m able to get out of Philadelphia on time. My appreciation for this great city does not extend to their airport and the carrier US Air I’m sorry to say.
Is this a pathetic attempt to seek approval? Possibly, but I’ve been getting a fair number of “likes” on facebook so thought I’d say thank you. If you have an account on facebook, you can like me and follow me by linking here.
I absolutely fell in love with Lindsay Lohan years ago when I watched the remake of the Disney classic The Parent Trap, and I have enjoyed many of her films notably, Mean Girls. However, it appears that Lindsay’s very public issues with chemical abuse have tarnished the lens with which we all view her.
This video which chronicles some 25 years in 60 seconds is cool to watch until the final few seconds. The transformation is both startling and a caution against excessive plastic surgery.
This is a picture of West Springfield Street (looking west) from Washington Street in Boston’s South End neighborhood at dusk on Easter Sunday. In the distance you can see the dome of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, which is approximately a mile away.
All of a sudden I see the appeal of soccer / football.
If air travel worked like healthcare
Of course health reform is unnecessary. We’ve got it all figured out in the United States. Let’s keep the system we have. You know how the saying goes, “you reap what you sow”.
Equator is a family-owned and operated Thai restaurant in the South End near the corner of Washington and W. Springfield Streets that first opened in 2004 and has persevered but never prospered.
After making a few visits, I’ve concluded Equator’s misfortune is that its not remarkable, and there are better options for Thai just blocks away. The good news is that if you are ever in a jam you can always get a table and that the staff is consistently polite and helpful.
Tom Yum Soup – Thai hot and sour shrimp soup $4.95
Unfortunately the soup shown above lacked any of the heat and flavoring its name would imply and tasted more like broth with mushrooms and shrimp. Dinner (shown below) proved to be more flavorful and my plate (lower left) did have the heat as I requested.
My dinner, a house favorite, was the Cashew Nut stir fry which I asked to be made spicy and be accompanied with tofu ($11.95). Unlike the soup, this plate had a bit of heat and did not disappoint. The other plate, another house favorite, Pad Thai ($10.95) was also satisfying.
Cashew Nut Tofu Stir Fry ($11.95) Pad Thai ($10.95)
Despite serving what I’ll refer to as mediocre Thai, Equator does provide consistently friendly service and is an affordable neighborhood option.
Equator 1721 Washington Street (617) 617-6386
While flying back from NYC last week, I perused Delta Airlines’ Sky Mall catalog. You may recall on previous trips to NYC I’ve commented on some of the more bizarre items for sale. Recent posts from this year include Strolling down the Delta Sky Mall Aisle and What not to buy.
The late spring issue of Delta’s Sky Mall had a number of bizarre options. Here are a couple that caught my attention.
Cupcake Rug $29.95
I can’t imagine walking into a house decorated with sweets and candy themed carpeting. Perhaps this would work for Willy Wonka but for anyone else I would assume this level of obsession must be a precursor to obesity.
Portable Infrared Sauna $399.99
Sky Mall suggests you simply “sit back and just say ahhhh to in-home relaxation.” I’m not exactly sure what is so relaxing about being zipped inside a giant plastic box that cost me $400.
My response: You have to be kidding me.
Looking for something fun to do tonight? Are you aware of tonight’s event hosted by Opus Affair? They will be hosting their monthly cocktails reception at Back Bay’s Speakeasy / Nightclub, Storyville, located in the space previously occupied by Saint at 90 Exeter Street.
Who is Opus Affair?
Opus Affair is an informal social group mostly comprised of artists and art enthusiasts / patrons in their 20s and 30s. It is a very social and friendly group who have made me (a 40-something) feel very welcome when I’ve attended in the past.
Monday 6-9PM Storyville at 90 Exeter Street
Tonight’s program at Storyville is one part social and one part fundraiser. Opus Affair asks that you RSVP (no cost) and encourages you to vote ($10 per vote) for one of three charities. One of these three charities names will be drawn during the social and receive the amount raised by votes for tonight’s event. There is more information about these charities and to RSVP here.
Each Monday I blog about Twitter profiles which catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions are welcome. If you’d like to follow me on twitter, you can find me @BosGuy. You can find me talking about past Men of Twitter by searching #MenOfTwitter.
This week has a European theme with two handsome men that are friends and currently residing in Germany.
Felix_Barca – Felix is originally from Barcelona Spain but currently lives in Cologne Germany where he works as an assistant for an international company. However that is simply a job that pays the bills, there is more than meets the eye with this Spaniard (both literally and figuratively), who dabbles in the gay adult industry. Felix is very friendly on Twitter so be sure to check him out and say hello.
PhillipAntony1 – This handsome Englishman currently lives in Germany, but will likely move back to London this summer. Phillip was born to entertain and he’s done plenty of that as a dancer on a cruise ship as well as a performer in a number of recognizable musicals including: Chicago, Mamma Mia and most recently Dirty Dancing. If you’re a Londoner, look for this handsome young man come July.
Frightening Easter photos are common but this bunny in particular looked so creepy I couldn’t help but post it. One can’t help but sympathize with this little kid who looks terrified.
If you don’t learn to write your own life story,
someone else will write it for you.
As I mentioned previously, April is National Poetry Month so when I happened to see To be heard on PBS I was glued to my television. This documentary tracks three teenagers from the South Bronx as they tell their stories of friendship, love and struggle, and show how a radical poetry class inspires them to change. The documentary also shows how language and in particular poetry brings people together.
Check out the trailer To Be Heard
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