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WOW airlines comes to Boston

Posted on October 30, 2014 | 1 comment

travel, icelandWOW air, an Icelandic discount carrier announced its first flights to the US earlier this week.  WOW air’s decision to fly to Boston starting March 27th means that Iceland Air which has owned this route for years now has competition.

WOW air will start with five weekly trips in the spring, and I’m itching to go. Iceland Air introduced Bostonians to this cool European destination years ago and I’ve never heard a bad word about the this tiny little (gay friendly) country.

Boston – Iceland fares start at less than $250

WOW air also has connections through Iceland to more than a dozen European cities including Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Paris and Warsaw – so look for more competitive fares to these and other cities once they start flying in the spring of 2015.  More details about WOW air here.

 

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Apple CEO, Tim Cook, comes out

Posted on October 30, 2014 | 1 comment

gay, coming out, closetThe gay community has known that Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is gay for a very long time.  Despite that fact news of Tim Cook coming out today is a HUGE deal.

“Being gay has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the minority and provided a window into the challenges that people in other minority groups deal with every day. It’s made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It’s been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry. It’s also given me the skin of a rhinoceros, which comes in handy when you’re the CEO of Apple.”

You can read more about Tim Cook’s statement here.

 

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Masquerade fundraiser: Foreplay tonight

Posted on October 30, 2014 | Leave a comment

The Theater Offensive, Masquerade, Manhunt, Maverick MenJoin  Cole and Hunter (a.k.a. The Maverick Men) and Manhunt as they throw a special Halloween party to help raise funds for The Theater Offensive at the Manhunt Mansion tonight.

Tickets to this party also include delicious food from Boston Chops / dBar as well as beer and wine and great music from my friend, DJ Jim “Gay Jim” Clerkin from KISS 108FM.

Buy Tickets Here

 

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Boston Ballet’s Swan Lake opens Thursday

Posted on October 29, 2014 | Leave a comment

Boston BalletTomorrow (October 30th), The Boston Ballet will present the world premiere of Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake, featuring magnificent new costumes and sets.

For fans of classic ballet, Swan Lake is a must see. Get your tickets and plan an evening out with a friend or someone special. If you need tips on where to grab a dinner or drinks after the performance, I’m happy to provide suggestions.

Get Your Tickets Here

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Boston we have a problem

Posted on October 29, 2014 | Leave a comment

Boston cost of living While there doesn’t appear to be any shortage of real estate websites talking about the many residential projects underway in Boston, this chart by Jumpshell  makes me wonder if we are developing a city anyone will like in the future.  Part of any city’s appeal is its vibrancy and diversity.  If every building is “luxury apartments” then perhaps we should just decide to create a “luxury city” and kick out anyone who doesn’t fit the right socio-economic-status.

I don’t mean to infer that I’m opposed to these projects nor do I mean to infer that the city isn’t trying to make Boston a home for everyone.  My friend Julian just today Tweeted out an article in The Atlantic Why Middle-Class Americans Can’t Afford to Live in Liberal Cities; clearly Boston isn’t alone with this troubling trend.  For more detail about Boston’s skyrocketing rent explore Jumpshell’s infographic to see median rent prices for studios, 1-4 BR apartments as well as the average rent per person by linking here.

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Acai Brothers appealing advertising

Posted on October 29, 2014 | Leave a comment

Last week my friend Brenton who writes the NSFW blog Aussielicious shared this post, Some sexy advertising, about the Acai Brothers who are opening a raw & organic smoothies and juice bar in Australia.

The advertising certainly grabbed my attention.  Maybe they will open a second location here in Boston. 🙂

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Latest obsession: my French Press

Posted on October 29, 2014 | 6 comments

French PressEarlier this month my coffee maker died and I had a bit of a meltdown.

I started to look at replacements and stumbled upon this French Press.  Initially I thought, I love coffee from a French Press, but I’m too clueless in the morning to fuss with the contraption.  However, once I threw out my coffee maker I realized how much space it took up in my tiny kitchen and so I thought I’d give the French Press a go.  If you are a coffee fiend, and looking to get a new coffee maker, I’d say ditch the filtered coffees and try the French Press.  It really doesn’t take much time and it is so much better tasting.

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Halloween Trick or Treat infographic

Posted on October 28, 2014 | Leave a comment

Trick or Treating in Boston via BostonBoston.com shared this infographic on the best places to trick or treat in the US and which Boston neighborhoods are rated the best.

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Boots No7 Men sent me some cool SWAG

Posted on October 28, 2014 | Leave a comment

Boots No7 MenI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love SWAG – so I was pleasantly surprised when a package of free products from Boots No7 Men arrived at my place last week.  I’m really feeling the love from Boots No7 Men, because this is the second surprise package sent my way.  Earlier this fall I wrote about Boots No7 Men surprise delivery in my post, “gym essentials gift box“.

This package included Boots No7 Men Anti-Friction Shave Gel, Post Shave Recovery Balm, Men Energising Face Wash and Boots 3 Blade Razor.  All these products, which I’m currently enjoying, are available for a limited time at Walgreens and Walgreens.com starting today.  Although I’m not much of one for using product, I have to admit I enjoy Boots No7 Men.  Thanks Boots No7 Men.

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Goya Order and Disorder at MFA Boston

Posted on October 28, 2014 | 1 comment
Goya Order and Disorder

Goya Portrait: Antonia Zarate y Aguirre

Goya Order and Disorder

on view through January 19, 2015

The Goya exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is a large and impressive collection that includes: portraiture, sport and allegory themed paintings, sketchings, print and tapestries.  The exhibit starts very light and almost joyful showcasing some of Goya’s most prominent portraits of Spanish nobility. The portrait above of Antonia Zarate y Aguirre dates back to approximately 1805 and was one of my favorites in the exhibit.

However, as  you walk through the eight room exhibit the family portraits give way to some darker subject matter. I’ve highlighted some of my favorites; the violence of sport (Bulls of Bordeaux), madness (Yard with Madmen), war (Attack on a Military Camp) and finally death (Garroted Man).  The exhibit officially concludes with  The Giant (also known as The Colossus) a smaller piece depicting a pensive giant looking over his shoulder.

Never too heavy handed, the exhibit really drew me in and gave me a greater
appreciation for Goya’s talent, the mediums he used and the external
influences that inevitably shaped his subject matter.

With colder weather on its way, this exhibit provides you with the perfect excuse to head to the MFA and check out this 170 piece collection.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on October 28, 2014 | 3 comments

Handsome, shirtless manPast Temptation Tuesday Posts

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Postmodern Jukebox: All About That Bass

Posted on October 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

I’ve posted various clips of Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox in the past and with him currently on tour in the US I thought I’d share yet another recent release he posted this past September on YouTube.

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Realm health and fitness tips from Kyle

Posted on October 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

Realm health and fitness tips from KyleBottoms up kettlebell press

This is just like a kettlebell overhead press, but with the mass of the kettlebell pointing toward the ceiling, and it is a killer workout that helps to build shoulder strength and stability.

Give it a shot next time you’re in the gym.

Kettlebell press tips:

  • Always try to “crush” the handle by squeezing as hard as you possibly can.
  • Make sure to start with a light weight to feel the exercise better and avoid injury.
  • Keep your elbows in front of your torso and close to your body.
  • Keep the elbow under your grip at all times.”PUSH” the kettlebell to the ceiling and slowly “pull” it in.

Kyle at Realm FitnessKyle 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.

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Opus Affair at Liberty Hotel tonight 6-9PM

Posted on October 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

Opus Affair, Alibi BarJoin the arts loving social group, Opus Affair, tonight for their monthly cocktails and conversations at the Alibi bar at the Liberty Hotel.   This month’s Punch Bowl Fund will raise money for one of these three arts charities: Emmanuel Music, the Fifth Floor Collective, and Grand Harmonie!

RSVP – No Cost (and lots of fun) – Alibi Bar 6-9PM

What is Opus Affair’s Punch Bowl Fund? Think of it as a charitable drinking game where you are invited to contribute $5 (cash) to the fund. In return you recieve a drink ticket for a glass of punch and a ballot to vote for one of the three featured arts organizations. At the end of the night, the organization with the most votes will collect the total amount raised that night.

Who is Opus Affair?  They are a community of artists and friends who love the arts who get together for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene.  If you’ve never been come and check them out.

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Monday blues

Posted on October 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

Monday bluesCan anyone relate?

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