I don’t want to go into last month’s drama regarding Facebook’s threats to deactivate my account, but I would like to thank those of you who have a Facebook account and “liked” my FB blog page, facebook.com/BosGuyblog.
I’d also like to ask if you would help me by sharing the posts you like with your network of friends on Facebook. I would like to see my blog page double the amount of likes it has over the next few months, and that can only happen through your help – so thank you in advance.
Caption this photo Similar to last month’s “Caption this photo” post, I feel like this image offers you many opportunities to impress so fire away and share with me a funny caption for this rather ‘hands on’ photo.
Celebrate, more than half of the work week is now behind you.
Friend and fellow blogger, Etiquetteer, has asked me to help promote the Repeal Day Celebration at the Gibson House Museum in Boston, on Wednesday, December 3, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Space at this event is limited, so I would encourage you to reserve tickets today ($125 patron; $200 sponsor) by contacting the Gibson House at info@thegibsonhouse.org.
The Gibson House Museum is located at 137 Beacon Street, between Arlington and Berkeley streets, in the Back Bay. There is more information about the event on etiquetteer.com.
Well Strung will perform with SFGMC December 12-13th
New York City based (and Provincetown favorites), Well Strung, are heading west to team up with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus where they will perform December 12-13 at the Nourse Theater (at 275 Hayes Street in San Francisco).
For all my friends and readers who live in San Francisco, I would suggest you check out the show. Performances are Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m and Saturday, December 13 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $25 – $65 and are available now by visiting www.SFGMC.org or by calling City Box Office at 415.392.4400.
I know that this story broke yesterday but I was busy with work and had no time to share my congratulations to Michael Sam for being one of those honored with a GQ cover for their Men of the Year issue. I don’t know Michael Sam and I don’t follow football but he is a profile in courage who deserves to be honored and recognized. Congratulations Michael Sam and best of luck to you in 2015.
Located above Louis Boston, Sam’s might have one of the nicest waterfront views, making it a great place for a date night. However, the casual vibe and friendly staff also make it a good place to try for an after work drink or bite if you are in the neighborhood.
Sam’s at Louis Boston decor can best be described as minimalist and modern. Large glass windows overlooking their equally large deck and Boston’s waterfront is framed by the steel panes and furnishings giving the restaurant an open and modern vibe. Indoors only can seat about 40 (plus approximately 10 at the bar), but in the warmer weather their second floor patio more than doubles their capacity and is available on a first come first serve basis.
Roasted Beets $9
Sam’s dinner menu includes snacks and starters that range from $7-$17 and main plates from $16-$35. I would describe the menu as modern American. I started dinner with Sam’s roasted beets that had goat cheese (they call goat butter) and nuts. It came out piping hot in an individual skillet that hissed and crackled like a fajita, and was delicious from start to finish. I chose a great Spanish red wine that really enhanced flavor of the warm beets and made me even more hungry for dinner.
Herb Roasted Chicken $27
Our handsome server timed our meals beautifully and a few minutes after he cleared our plates my herb roasted chicken arrived on a bed of baby brussels sprouts with apple-chestnut stuffing and Madeira jus. The chicken was tender and flavorful and I’m happy to say I managed to eat every last bite.
I can’t believe it took me so long to try Sam’s but I will be back. I’d recommend trying it on a weeknight when it is easier to get a table or encourage you to make a reservation to avoid a long wait. Sam’s is located above Louis Boston at 60 Northern Avenue (behind the Vertex Pharmaceuticals building).
Community Servings Pie Day is today. The purpose of this day is to host events and raise awareness that Pie in the Sky 2014 season is now in full swing and you are encouraged to buy one of Community Servings’ Pies in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
In honor of Pie Day, you can grab a delicious slice of pie and a cup of coffee at the Prudential Center from 11 – 1PM. Follow @communityserv on Twitter, and all day they will be Tweeting trivia and photos. Those who respond to their Tweets and use #pieinthesky can win a pie.
If you are unfamiliar with Community Servings, I’d encourage you to check out their website. It has information about how you can order, donate and or help them sell their delicious pies, pieinthesky.org/event/pies.
November 18th, 2013 the Massachusetts State Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a ban on gay marriage is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Opponents made doomsday predictions about how this would destroy traditional marriage. History has proven those arguments were nothing more than thinly veiled homophobic rantings.
I would imagine the fact that the very, very gay friendly state of Massachusetts having the lowest divorce rate per capita in the United States is a very inconvenient truth for those who continue to oppose same sex marriage on the basis that it harms the institution of marriage.
Much thanks to my friend Marco for sharing this funny, vintage advert.
The Hotel Express workout
Too busy with family or do you happen to travel a lot and don’t have time to get a decent workout in? I’ve designed this workout so that you can do it ANYWHERE at ANYTIME with minimal time commitment, and just like all the finer things in life- all you need for this is a bed.
Here is the breakdown – perform each movement in the order listed, starting at 12 reps per set and countdown all the way to 1 rep. So 12 reps the first round, 11 reps the second round, 10 reps the third round etc. Don’t rest; keep cycling through until you are done!
12 squat jumps
12 push up
12 bulgarian split squats (One leg on bed or chair)
12 v-ups
12 split jumps (per side)
*These are advance movements, not recommended for beginners.
Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.
The South End’s newest apartment complex, Troy Boston, is offering two months free rent if you move-in starting this January. The new development located at 276 Albany Street has two towers and when fully open will include 376 apartments, rooftop terraces, rooftop lounge, outdoor swimming pool, fitness facilities, and outdoor pet-friendly space.
You can find out more if interested by visiting their website, troyboston.com.
Image by China Daily / Reuters
What the quack? Apparently traffic comes in all different forms in China. I hope your morning commute is less chaotic.
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