I’m not sure I’ve said everything in this 75-second video but it certainly made me chuckle. I think this might be more of a “West coast” gay vernacular.
I think I could come up with some pretty funny phrases guys in Boston and the Northeast are more prone to say. Words that come to mind “Provincetown” and “Boatslip“.
Phrases you might hear locally, “He lives on the Red Line, I live on the Green Line; it wasn’t going to work.” and “Dorchester isn’t that far away.”
What might you add to the list?
I can’t say that I’m enamored with either political party at the moment, but I’ve never been ashamed to identify as a Liberal. This image has been making the rounds on the internet so I thought I’d add my two cents and hop on the bandwagon.
BosGuy on being a Liberal: I believe issues pertaining social justice trump the wallet; I believe that morality is best left to parents and out of our laws; and I believe the rights that Mr. O’Donnell references above are badges of honor that have also gone on to influence the world and make it a better place for everyone.
Tomorrow afternoon, Clare Danes will receive the prestigious pudding pot and be named the 2012 Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the year. Those outside of the Boston area and not in theater may not be aware of this award which each year draws famous actors to Cambridge where they are teased (all in good fun) about bad roles then paraded down through Harvard Square.
Hasty Pudding Theatricals have presented their unique brand of student-written theater every year since 1844, the only exceptions being for World Wars I and II. This long running theater group of Harvard University has a distinguished list of male and female actors who have received the prestigious pudding pot.
Past female actors who have received this award include: 2011 – Julianne Moore, 2010 – Anne Hathaway, 2009 – Rene Zellweger, 2008 – Charlize Theron, 2007 Scarlett Johansson and many more. You can see the full list here.
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I live just a couple of blocks from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross which is the heart of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. Walking home this evening I snapped a few photographs of this church which according to Wikipedia is Gothic Revival Architecture.
The church which first opened its doors in 1875 is not significant, but it does inspire architecture enthusiasts to give pause, and I think it provides a lot of personality to the neighborhood.
I guess he misunderstood the phrase “He has his head up his…”
Above from left to right: my father, my brother Tim, my partner Sergio, me, and my brother-in-law Travis.
This past Saturday I went to see the UNH / Merrimack College hockey game. The evening out and hockey tickets were a Christmas gift from my father. In lieu of buying us things for Christmas, he has started planning things we can do together, and I have to admit I far prefer having these “dates”. Each year its a guaranteed great evening.
Ri Ra is located in the historic New Hampshire Bank building which dates back to 1803 and is in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. Despite the classical revival architecture that includes a giant stained glass dome some 30′ above, the place feels very cozy and is a comfortable place to grab a drink or dinner.
The menu is divided into starters and salads that range from $6-$12; main dishes from $14-$19; bar fare which is comprised of options like chips, wings and nachos that cost $7-$11; and simple fare (sandwiches and burgers) $10-$11. In addition there are great happy hour specials that are available weekdays from 4:00-7:00pm.
Depicted below is Ri Ra’s Baked Mac & Cheese with grilled chicken ($18). The dinner came out hot on a skillet with so much food a food coma was all but guaranteed. Below that is the Haddock & Chips ($17) which was very lightly battered and very satisfying with a dash of vinegar for additional flavoring.
Dining at Ri Ra is definitely more informal and relaxed and probably best for groups and friends rather than dates or special occasions. Our meals all arrived together, promptly and thumbs up were immediately provided by everyone as our group simultaneously devoured dinner.
Ri Ra has 11 other locations. You can where at, rira.com.
Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “bad banana”
Each Monday I post #MenOfTwitter profiles of men who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions for profiles to feature are welcome. If you’d like to follow me on twitter, you can find me @BosGuy. Below are this week’s #MenOfTwitter.
If so inclined, leave them a nice comment and start following on Twitter.
landrethneel (formerly BostonMuscle) This handsome guy had to change his profile on Twitter this week so if you like, switch to his new account.
Landy is a native Bostonian who moved to FTL to find his biological mother, and recently had success in locating her. He says he has plans to move back home to Boston but my advice would be to wait for winter to end first. Such a handsome and friendly guy would be a welcome addition back to the Boston gay community. Before any of that happens though Landy will run his first half-marathon in Miami later on January 29th so wish him well. #BostonHunk
BradleyTraynor – This native of Chicago now calls Minneapolis home and has lived there nearly 20 years. Bradley is a lot more than just a handsome face (although that is tough to ignore). Don’t believe me? You can check him out online and on the radio waves. He’s a contributor for Minnesota’s Lavendar Magazine and a regular radio host on myTalk 107.1 FM as well as co-host of Weekend Dirt on Saturday mornings. For those wondering… yes, he’s in a relationship. #HandsomeMidwesternerBTW if you like this post, retweet it. If you love this post, follow me, @BosGuy. Link here to see past #MenOfTwitter postings.
The total cooking time (including prep) for this dinner is 15-20 minutes. The cost of the ingredients less the wine, butter and seasoning is $7.00 to $9.00.
Start by sautéing carrots and leeks over medium heat in 1tbs of butter, 1/3 cup of white wine and a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes. This will soften the vegetables and create a base to place your filet. Just prior to adding the salmon in the pan, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lemon and let it sit for a minute then add with the lemon juice skin-side down in the pan. Place 1/2 a tbs of butter on the top of the filet and cover the pan. After approximately 3 minutes flip the salmon so the skin is facing up and cover.
After 2 minutes uncover the pan, remove it from the burner and let it rest for 3-4 minutes. The fish will continue to cook in its own heat and absorb the flavors of the lemon wine and butter. The meal below was also accompanied by couscous and steamed broccoli, but use whatever you like.
Note: I was not able to figure out how to effectively remove the bones from the filet so next time I will ask if my grocer will do this for me or show me how.
The winter months are my favorite time of year to visit local museums. They provide a respite from the cold and snow as well as a great way to interact with friends. According to the Boston Magazine daily blog, several of Boston’s leading cultural institutions have raised and spent significant amounts of money to upgrade their collections and infrastructure in the past 10 yrs.
Institute of Contemporary Art (Photo via ThinkStock)
Some of these projects have made national headlines such as the opening of the new Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) museum on Boston’s south waterfront in 2006. This was the first new art museum to be built in the city in nearly 100 years and the iconic building has drawn 1,000,000 visitors.
Museum of Fine Arts New America’s Wing (Photo via NBMAA)
At the same time, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) embarked on an audacious expansion, raising more than $500 million to build the New America’s wing; a four story building that has 51,000 square feet and houses 53 new galleries. The new wing opened November 2010.
Isabella Gardner Museum (Photo via WBUR)
Last week, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum completed a $114 million expansion, opening a very modern looking new glass building that adds 70,000 square feet of exhibit space. The new space is a stark contrast to the original building which is a replica of a Venetian palace.
Across the river in Cambridge, Harvard University is re-building the school’s three art museums to bring together the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum into one state-of-the-art facility. Construction is expected to be completed in 2013.
If you are visiting the Boston area or if you happen to live here and have not visited one of these venerable institutions, won’t you consider checking them out? These institutions have built some world class facilities that are housing incredible works of art. Good art evokes emotion and generates dialog – you may be surprised by how much you enjoy yourself.
In honor of the South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary which happens today, I thought I’d share this humorous political Tweet from Andy Borowitz.
Company One is a local theater company I first wrote about in my post 2o11-2012 season for local theater companies. The theater company is presenting and co-producing the New England premiere of Tennessee Williams erotic drama, Green Eyes. Originally written in the 1970s, this play remained unpublished for nearly 40 years.
This production stars Erin Markey from NYC and has performances at the Ames Hotel at 1 Court Street near Government Center. The same production from The Kindness, a NYC-based company founded by Travis Chamberlain and Chris Keegan premiered in NYC last year at The Hudson Hotel which is owned by the same group that owns The Ames.
There are only 25 seats for each performance and the prices are very reasonable, ranging from $20-$35. The show runs through Sunday, Feb. 12th. Purchase your tickets online here.
This is dedicated all of you voting in the S.C. Primary tomorrow
BosGuy 