Today is Columbus Day and many of my friends have the day off. However, I’m back to the grind so this image suits my mood perfectly.
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CBS to premiere The McCarthy’s: Boston family with gay son
Photo By Sonja Fleming (CBS)
The McCarthy’s is a new sitcom on CBS that takes place in Boston later this month. The lead role stars former NKOTB singer, Joey McIntyre. I hadn’t heard of the show until I read Out.com’s review, which by the way panned it.
Out.com reviewer, Daniel D’Addario, wrote, “The problem is that Ronny [played by Joey McIntyre] is the kind of walking cliché that savvy viewers would think disappeared sometime between Will & Grace and Happy Endings.” (outch!)
D’Addario describes the portrayal of the gay character played by Joey McIntyre as something that would have been in vogue 10-15 years ago. While I’ve never been one to put too much credence on reviews, some of the critiques make me cringe. Hopefully a more interesting storyline will emerge following the pilot. Do you plan to watch The McCarthy’s?
You can read the full review here.
Zoning issue plagues 46 Wareham residential project
Source: Boston Redevelopment Authority
This summer I wrote about a new residential project proposed by The Holland Companies that would convert the underutilized and decrepit 46 Wareham Street building into a residential space with The Society of Arts and Crafts (currently on Newbury Street) on the ground floor.
However the plan to redevelop this space has hit a snag according to Zack Huffman’s article in the most recent Boston Courant. The building is zoned for light industrial work (not residential). It is unclear if this means the original plans need to be scrapped or if a middle ground will be found, but the developers are now working on a new plan that would not violate the zoning restrictions. I have no idea what that means, but I do know that the building as it currently stands is an eye-sore and is not serving either the business community nor residents and this neighborhood needs more usable space for both small businesses and residents. I snapped a photo of how 46 Wareham currently looks; we can do better.
46 Wareham Street South End
MFA Boston free on Columbus Day
Monday, October 13th The Museum of Fine Arts Boston will be open and free to the public.
The MFA would like to invite you to spend Columbus Day visiting their exhibit “Goya: Order and Disorder” or checking out their eye popping, “Hollywood Glamour” exhibit that includes glittering gems and gowns. More information about the MFA Free Fall Open House, here.
Americans’ (misplaced) concern about Ebola
The Sacramento Bee published this cartoon last week and I think it perfectly sums up the hysteria that seems to be perpetuated by many of the 24-hour cable news networks.
Miss Alaska Tastee Freeze performs ‘Frozen’!
Miss Alaska Tastee Freeze knows how to put on a show. Check out this video. I guarantee she’ll have you laughing and cheering her on. #Fabulous
Claude Riffault Sancerre La Noue
I was feeling inspired by the Amisfield Pinot Gris 2012, New Zealand wine tasting and review I participated in with my friend and fellow blogger, Tracey so I opened a bottle of La Noue, a red wine Sancerre from the Claude Riffault winery. I love wines from Sancerre, but I had never had a red wine Sancerre – until today.
The wine is made from the Pinot noir grape. According to the winery, it is best served with seared or smoked plates of pork or beef. I opted to skip the cooking and try it solo – just me and the bottle.
The wine’s color is beautiful but not so dark as you cannot see through it when held up to the light and its nose is heady, making me think it would be delicious with a soft goat or aged Parmesan cheese. The wine packs a punch with some strong fruity overtones but has a soft finish with a hint of the minerality (is that even a word?) I associate with the finish of Sancerre white wines.
While the price point is a bit higher than I typically spend (Brix Wine Shop South End sells it for $33), I think it is really delicious. The wine would make for a great host gift for a dinner party or to share with another who appreciates and enjoys talking about wine.
Modern day hero: Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize
Congratulations to Malala Yousafzai on becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner. I couldn’t be happier for this brave young woman.
Yesterday the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to India’s Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai for their struggles against the suppression of children and for young people’s rights, including the right to education.
Malala Yousafzai came to global attention after she was shot in the head by the Taliban — two years ago this past week — for her efforts to promote education for girls in Pakistan.
Well done and congratulations Malala.
Saturday morning comic
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. Below are the past week’s comic from James Asal.
Click on the comic strip stories below to enlarge. 
You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
Bonus fur
It has been awhile since I last posted a photo of my friend Dirk. I think he makes for an ideal bonus fur post – don’t you?
It’s Friday… I’m outta here
This pretty much sums up my feelings today. Much thanks to MAC who writes the blog Yummy of the Day whom I swiped this from last month.
Marriage equality comes to West Virginia
You know when West Virginia says “I do” to same sex marriage that marriage equality will quickly become the law of the land. Hat tip to one of my good friend and bloggah, Dr. J who writes, You Think You Know, for bringing it to my attention in his most recent post.
After W.VA’s Attorney General announced that his office will no longer fight a court challenge on the state’s ban on same-sex marriages, the current governor, Earl Ray, had this to add,
“I do not plan to take any actions that would seek to overturn the courts’ decisions. West Virginia will uphold the law according to these rulings, and I have directed state agencies to take appropriate action to make that possible. Our state is known for its kindness and hospitality to residents and visitors alike. I encourage all West Virginians—regardless of their personal beliefs—to uphold our statewide tradition of treating one another with dignity and respect.”
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