Dot Out Tea Dance at dBar

Posted on June 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

DotOUT’s 4th Annual Summer Solstice Tea Dance at dBar in Dorchester was on Sunday, June 27th from 4pm – 8pm.

The proceeds from the Tea Dance went to DotOUT – a grassroots, member driven organization committed to the ideals of acceptance, inclusion, fairness, and equality.

Several hundred members of the GLBT community came out to enjoy the good music, tasty beverages and to mingle with friends. While I was not able to capture pictures of everyone who attended, I wanted to post a few photographs that Sergio took for me. Thank you to all for your patience if you posed for one of the pictures.

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Public Market for Boston

Posted on June 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

According to an article from the Boston Sunday Globe last week, officials plan to have a 27,500 square foot market open 7-days a week, selling products currently only available at farmers markets. Its not clear how so much space will be made available since what’s available to vendors is roughly half that (only 14,000 square feet) and the site offers little room for expansion.

Regardless, I would love to see this happen. A public food market featuring as many as 100 vendors hawking: fish, produce, wine, cheese, and other local products would be a welcome addition to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. It would also help those neighborhoods which are closest to the proposed site since there is not a legitimate market nearby.

According to the article, construction could begin in early 2012, with the facility opening in 2013.

If you are interested and want to learn more, you can read the full story here.

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NY says "I do" to same sex marriage

Posted on June 24, 2011 | 4 comments

Massachusetts recognition of same sex marriage 7+ years ago was a game changer which both inspired the GLBT movement and horrified the Christian Coalition. Since then several states have legalized gay marriage, but California’s hateful Proposition 8 and a number of State Constitutional Amendments defining marriage strictly in terms of Man and Woman have proven to be bitter reminders that progress should never be taken for granted.

New York’s recognition of same sex marriage breathes new life into the GLBT and marriage equality movement. First, the state of NY is home to more than 1 million gay men and women. Second, NY is the nation’s 3rd most populous state and home to our country’s largest city. This may not seem like a big deal, but think about the implications. By legalizing same sex marriage in NY, more gay men and women now have the right to marry than in all of MA, CT, VT, NH, IA, and DC combined. That means something and don’t discount it. Its also why New York’s vote will galvanize marriage activists and hopefully bring more money and attention back to California. I hope this will also pressure the US Supreme Court to address the issue.

How will New York’s vote impact you? I’d like to hear from you.

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Travel: My drug of choice

Posted on June 24, 2011 | 5 comments

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
– Mark Twain

I love to travel, and I’ve been very fortunate to visit many places. One of my favorite countries to visit is Brazil. Its an amazing country both exotic and familiar for American travelers. The country has the can-do, entrepreneurial spirit many Americans identify with and like the U.S. – Brazil is a giant melting pot of people, races and religions. However, its history is more closely aligned with Portugal and the Latin speaking nations of Europe providing a uniquely exotic personality that thoroughly romances you. The picture above is a breathtaking image of Rio de Janeiro; one of the most beautiful places I’ve had the advantage to visit.

What are some of your favorite destinations, and where do you dream of traveling some day?

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Tweet of the Day: Marriage Equality

Posted on June 23, 2011 | 2 comments

This is my response to the moving video from GetEqual. My hope is that in the next few hours that the state of NY will join MA, VT, NH, CT, IA and Washington DC in recognizing same sex marriage.

However, an even greater hope is for President Obama, a man I supported because of his promise of Hope and Change, will be a catalyst for the GLBT community by supporting same sex marriage. President Obama your time on the sidelines is over, its time for you to #EvolveAlready.

If you are on Twitter, perhaps you’ll consider sending a message to President Obama.

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51 year old marries 16 year old: Must be love

Posted on June 23, 2011 | 2 comments

Recently a 51 year old actor married a 16 year old girl. Anderson Cooper provides an insightful and rather humorous take on the relationship, bride and groom and parents. Its worth the watch.

I might add that currently the NY State Legislature is debating if same sex marriage should be recognized. Many opponents claim that recognizing marriage between two men or women makes a mockery of the institution and takes away from their own marriage. Hmmm… is it really the gay community that is making a mockery of the institution of marriage? I think not. I’d like to get your thoughts if you have any to share.

Thank you to Rob from VAwhere I found the video.

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Get your gay card

Posted on June 22, 2011 | 15 comments

A bunch of guys on Twitter have been chirping away about a fun and free online quiz entitled The Official Gay Card.

The online quiz asks “So you think you’re gay? Prove it!” Its free and takes all of two minutes to complete.

I’ve taken the quiz twice. The first time I took it I scored a 60. The second time I scored a 68. I can’t recall what I could’ve answered differently, but I think a 60 or 68 rating makes me sound more bisexual so for the record, I’d like to set the record straight (LOL)… I’m 100% gay.

Take the quiz and share your score with me. I’m curious to see what kind of rating you get regardless of whether you are ‘gay’ or not.

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How did you find BosGuy?

Posted on June 22, 2011 | 8 comments

Earlier this week, I revealed that a blog posting dating back to early November 2010 entitled Every gay teenagers dream: Darren Criss continues to drive a fair amount of traffic to my blog.

This got me to thinking about what other postings continue to drive visitors to my site purely based on online search terms.

Most of the search terms that Blogger has identified are fairly logical. However there was one term / phrase in particular that caught my attention. Apparently when people type into Google, “Big Ass” my post from December 2010 entitled, Does this chair make my ass look big shows up at the bottom of the first page of search results. Who knew so many people were searching for “Big Ass” online? I’m pretty sure they are disappointed in the blog posting when they click through to the link.

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iPhone 5: Available late August (maybe)

Posted on June 21, 2011 | 7 comments

According to ThisIsMyNext the iPhone 5 design will change to a more tear drop shape and look more like the iPod Touch than the current iPhone 4. Note that the design in the picture is not an actual reproduction but rather due to some fancy Photoshop work from the blogger. If you’d like to read more about what they are saying click on the link at the start of this post.

Interestingly, the blog BGR is indicating they expect an announcement (and potential release) for the new iPhone 5 as early as the end of August.

My phone contract comes up the end of summer, and I’ve already decided I won’t be getting another BlackBerry. I’ve been debating whether I should go iPhone or Droid. Hmmm…decisions, decisions.

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Posted on June 21, 2011 | 5 comments

I’ve been a bit disappointed by the past few books I’ve read, but that all ended when on impulse I picked up Kathryn Stockett’s 500+ page book, The Help.

This book had me regularly reading late into the night. For those unfamiliar with the book which I understand has been made into a movie that will star, Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, it takes place in Jackson, MS during the early 1960s.

For those not familiar with modern US history, it may be shocking to realize the evil that was called segregation. The story centers around a college educated, single woman in her early 20s who’s returned home after getting her degree and is struggling to start her career as a journalist / writer as well as two maids who work for different white families in Jackson.

Comparisons with Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird are easy to make. Both authors are southern woman, both address the racism that was rampant and the social injustices that seem inconceivable to us today. Unlike Lee’s novel though, Stockett’s story balances tension with humor and I found myself regularly laughing out loud. This may go down as my favorite book of 2011.

Looking for some summer reading? Don’t be put off by the deep nature of the subject matter; this book is an absolute page turner. For those who are not of the reading variety, I’ve included the official movie trailer.

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Darren Criss

Posted on June 20, 2011 | 3 comments

I generally try to write about things that are of interest to me (although I’m not above pandering as my post Daddy Candy clearly shows). Sometimes the things I write about only resonate with me or a few others, but occasionally either my timing or point of view strikes a nerve with readers and results in a lot of attention.

Last November I posted an entry, Every (gay) teenagers dream: Darren Criss. The posting simply states that Criss is a character on the popular television show, Glee. I share some facts about Darren that I pulled from IMDB and posted a link to an earlier post I wrote called Serenading Kurt: Teenage Dream.

In my mind, its a fairly innocuous posting but every week it remains one of my most visited, and I’ve finally figured out why. If you google “Darren Criss” my little post appears near the bottom of the first page. Now how’d that happen? I’d love to have that pull with some other issues and posts. Any bloggers have any pearls of wisdom to share for this novice?

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Go the F#ck to Sleep

Posted on June 20, 2011 | 2 comments

Have you heard of Adam Mansbach’s book which was released last week?

The book’s facebook page, describes the story as a beautifully, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny book for parents new, old, and expectant.

Although I have no children, I’m familiar with the sleep deprivation that seems to go hand-in-hand with parenting and in light of this past Sunday’s celebration of Fathers, I thought it somewhat timely to share. The book can be bought online and is sold at most major bookstore retailers.

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Men of Twitter

Posted on June 20, 2011 | 6 comments

I’m a fan of Twitter. I love how quick and easy it is to use and connect with people. Another perk is what I’ll refer to as the “Men of Twitter” since there are so many handsome guys. Adding to their attraction is the fact they only talk in 140 characters.

Each Monday I post #MenOfTwitter profiles that catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions for profiles to feature are welcome and if you’d like to follow me, you can find me at @BosGuy. Below are a few more #MenOfTwitter you may want to follow.

DrewBoyTweets – For those following my weekly posts, you’ll notice I have an affinity for Aussies and Drew is no exception. A Sydney guy who now calls Melbourne home, I follow the advances (and temporary setbacks) for GLBT issues in Australia thru Drew’s tweets.

BostonMo – Need a personal concierge for Boston? Look no further, Sean (a.k.a BostonMo), is quite the man about town; always invited to trendy openings and with great advice on the very best Boston has to offer. Curious who’s having a killer sale? Keep Sean’s handle close and you’ll be among the first to know.

Nice2CStevieB – StevieB lives in Denver, CO and I follow him on twitter and read his blog, http://www.NTSSB.com. If you’re unfamiliar with this witty online personality, follow him on twitter and check out his blog.

BTW – If you like, re-tweet. If you love, follow on Twitter at BosGuy.
Link here to see past #MenOfTwitter.

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Daddy candy

Posted on June 20, 2011 | 8 comments

Yes, I’m pandering, but how can I not help myself when I’m provided such a tempting image? I’m only human after all. I think I might have to start watching more rugby games if this is the kind of visual simulation available.
Thanks to SeducedByTheNew blog for the photograph.

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 | 2 comments

I’d like to wish a Happy Father’s day to my Dad and let him know how special he is to me.

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