The past couple of weeks I’ve been sharing a few virtual events / programs but this week I thought I’d try a more inspirational post.
Be well
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Monday morning mancandy
Scruffy Sunday
What do you suppose is going on here? Watching a program? Chatting on an app? Checking how many likes he got from last nights photo? On Tik Tok?
Saturday morning coffee
Time to rise and shine. Enjoy that morning cup of joe and have a great day.
Saturday morning comics
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about Adam and Andy and purchase a copy of “the definitive collection of Adam and Andy” by visiting, adamandandy.com.
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Click here if you would like to see the previous Adam & Andy
Bear Hunt
Here is an interesting story: People in and around Boston are placing stuffed bears in their windows and front yards for children and adults to look for and find during walks or drives. The movement is loosely based on a book called, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”.
How does it work? Simple – put a teddy or other any kind stuffed animal in your window, on a porch, tie them to a tree, mailbox or pole. The creativity is endless.
While this is based on the children’s book mentioned above, I do have a certain leather teddy who may start to make an appearance with some creative comments that are decidedly not for children to read.
Vintage gay
I love this week’s photo. Based on their dress, I’m assuming this was taken somewhere in the west but I really have no clue as to when or where this may have been taken. Anyone care to take a guess?
I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.
This week on Instagram: michael.herbertson
Michael Herbertson is a bit of an enigma on Instagram in that I’m unsure if he appears in any of the photos on his account which has more than 100,000 followers. The photographer’s account focuses on street photography, candid, and candid portraits. He does include photos from model shoots as well.
Photos are mostly of men on or near the beach in Southern California. I do like his photos and it is refreshing to see an account showing how handsome men are appear without excessive styling or posing. It makes his photos seem much more accessible and interesting – and quite different from most other photos you see.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FZ8x5lC6R/
You can follow this account on Instagram here, instagram.com/michael.herbertson.
Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.
Caption this photo
Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own. Leave a witty or funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.
“How do you like them apples? “
BYEDON 2020
This November, you have the opportunity to tell Donald Trump, “Goodbye”. For more information about voting and to check your registration, visit vote.org and make a plan to ensure this is Donald Trump’s last year in office.
The logo is based on original artwork by political cartoonist Mike Luckovich and can be purchased on everything from t-shirts to bumper stickers to coffee mugs to buttons like the one shown above at, byedon.store.
#BYEDON2020
Temptation Tuesday
Oh the direction my mind wanders as I make up stories in my head about this week’s Temptation Tuesday.
What to this week: April 13 – 19
I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely stir crazy and missing the opportunity to casually hang out with friends. I’d love to be able to connect with friends like the picture above shows, but with public events cancelled in MA for at least the next few weeks (if not longer), I thought I’d share share a few virtual events that you may find interesting. It is my understanding that all of these programs are free so they can accommodate everyone’s budget.
If you know of virtual programs that may be of interest, please email me or leave the information as a comment on this post.
VIRTUAL EXERCISE & MINDFULNESS “MEET UPS”
NOVEMBER PROJECT MORNING WORKOUTS: During COVID-19 pandemic, Boston’S November Project is hosting online workouts Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:29 AM. NOTE: they are using the free version of Zoom video conference, which only allows up to 100 users at the same time.
STRESS FREE MEDITATION: This Thursday and Friday from 12:30 – 1:oo PM and 5:30 – 6:00 PM enjoy meditation commentary offered for free on Zoom.
YOGA HUB VIRTUAL MAT PRACTICE: Each Monday, starting at 5:15 PM join Ali Singer. Sign up (it’s free) through their website to receive the meeting link. Set up your yoga mat with your computer or phone visible nearby. Ali invites you to record your video and send it to her after practice for personalized corrections and opportunities for advancement.
VIRTUAL BEER YOGA: Each Sunday from 10-11 AM Andrea will guide participants through an energetic Power Flow practice — accessible by all ages and skill levels.
ENTERTAINMENT
24 HOUR PLAYS – VIRAL MONOLOGUES: Theater companies – from Broadway to semi-professional to student-run – host this creative exercise for both playwrights and actors to develop an original piece to be written and performed within a 24-hour time limit. Check out these new monologues written and performed by a litany of famous actors. More details here.
BOSTON THEATER MARATHON Available through May 17th, features readings of ten-minute plays by New England playwrights in collaboration with New England theatres, via Zoom. Audiences are encouraged to lend their support to area theatre companies and to the Theatre Community Benevolent Fund, which provides financial support to theatres and artists in times of need.
BSO AT HOME: Over the next six weeks, enjoy great performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, drawn from the amazing archive of recordings of concerts at Symphony Hall and at the orchestra’s summer home, Tanglewood.
CITYSIDE COMEDY: Every Monday at 8:30 PM CitySide Comedy is hosting free comedy shows, featuring some of the best standup comics working today. For more information visit their eventbrite site, CitySide Comedy.
UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL: The Boston Underground Film Festival (a.k.a. BUFF) postponed their annual festival due to COVID-19 but are featuring collection of films from previous editions of BUFF, from BUFF alumni, and/or films in the spirit of BUFF through April 30th. Many of these films are available on Shudder which offers a free 30-day trial with code SHUTIN.
COOKING CLASSES
FREE MILK STREET ONLINE COOKING SCHOOL: Milk Street is making our entire line of online cooking classes available for free through April 30th.
THE PANDEMIC PANTRY WITH CELESTE ROGERS: Join ‘Chopped’ champion Celeste Rogers for daily dinner deets & fantastic eats every Monday through Friday at 5PM through Friday, May 8th as she shares recipes live on her Instagram account.
WHAT’S COOKING WITH YOU: This weekly, crowd sourced Instagram TV show helps tell each other’s stories, while showcasing our community’s cooking prowess. Share your recipes and favorite plates. Not only do we want to see how imaginative you can get with your pantry, but we want to get to know you. Submit your video by Friday to be eligible for the following week. Each week the most popular recipe will be voted upon and the winner will have the chance to have a personal Zoom call with Kate Sidell (Saltie Girl, Met Back Bay, Stephanie’s on Newbury, The Met Natick).
AND EVERY FRIDAY @ 7PM TAKE A MOMENT TO 
Quarantine cocktails to get through your week
After 3+ weeks of practicing some form of social distancing and self-quarantining, many of us have turned to video chat to try and stay connected with friends and family. Last week I joined my first virtual cocktail meet up and it was more fun than I would’ve expected.
My liquor cabinet doesn’t include most of the ingredients necessary for the six suggested cocktails but fortunately, the handsome bartender makes my favorite, a gin & tonic. My preferred gin for a G&T is Bar Hill Gin. I like it so much I wrote about it here in 2015, Classic take on Gin & Tonic with Barr Hill Gin. What is your drink of choice these days?
BosGuy 
