Sergio and I will be in Boston for this year’s 4th of July celebrations, but here is a quick look back at all the fun in Provincetown at last year’s 4th of July Week.
Beat the heat with a craft beer at BoMA. If I wasn’t in NYC I’d be there.
I’m irritated beyond reason that we continue to treat corporations like people.
Moreover, I can’t believe that discussions like this remain in American politics. Does anyone else find it strange that certain forms of birth control intended for women get to be determined by employers, but drugs like Viagra and Cialis are covered for Hobby Lobby employees. Seems like a misogynistic bent to a firm’s health care plan. To those who would say the employee has the option to not work at the Hobby Lobby I think you miss some pretty important points.
Seth Fornea at Boatslip in Ptown July 4, 2013
Ptown is such a fun place. One never knows who you’ll bump into when you are there. An old friend you’ve not seen in years (or perhaps you didn’t even know was gay), a new boyfriend in the making (more than a few romances have started in this tiny town), and of course handsome, gay actors, models, etc…
Yesterday was not a good day for those opposed to marriage equality. A Federal judge in the red state of Kentucky struck down the state’s 2004 marriage ban – making this the 23rd pro-marriage ruling in the past year. Read more here.
Additionally, six same-sex couples from Colorado filed a federal lawsuit challenging their state’s ban on the freedom to marry yesterday. Based on the Kentucky ruling (not to mention the 22 other states that have ruled the same over the past 12 months) it would seem likely that the increasingly purple state of Colorado may be on it’s way to saying “I do” to marriage equality as well.
On Tuesday our State Senate approved an economic development bill that had a provision in it that gives cities and towns more control over liquor licenses. Massachusetts currently caps the number of licenses allowed in a city or town, mandating that any requests for additional licenses must be brought before the State Legislature.
The Senate’s vote runs counter to The House which did not include the liquor license proposal is its version of the same bill. That means the next step is to bring the bill to a committee tasked with writing a compromise; lets hope that they maintain the liquor license plan in the final bill. If you feel strongly about this, I suggest you contact your state representative.
Don’t know your representative or how to reach them? Link Here.
The Boston Globe reported that celebrity chef Mario Batali will open an 8,700 square foot restaurant at 11 Fan Pier in the Seaport District by the end of this year. The restaurant will be called Babbo Pizzeria and will include three bars – one each for cocktails, pizza and antipasti. Plan designs also include a large patio and private dining space. While the Seaport has seen many restaurant openings in recent years, this is one of among a handful that I’m excited about. I have high hopes and expectations for Babbo Pizzeria’s wood-fired pizzas and pastas.
This past weekend Sergio and I packed our bags and joined friends for a fun weekend in Ogunquit, Maine. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, Ogunquit is another popular beach town for the LGBT community. It is a much smaller, less busy option to the craziness that defines Provincetown during the summer months.
I really love going to the beach in Ogunquit but if that isn’t your thing, the nearly 1.5 mile Marginal Way walk is a great alternative, as is spending time in the tiny village shopping, eating or walking down to the more quiet and picturesque – Perkins Cove. Below are some photos from this past weekend’s fun in Ogunquit.
If you have any questions about planning a day trip or longer stay in Ogunquit, Maine – feel free to reach out to me with your questions.
View of the dunes as you walk to the beach
A different kind of view – equally as engaging
Front Porch piano bar afternoon sing-along
Love the second floor deck at Maine Street Bar
Ogunquit is picture perfect no matter where you turn
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. (CSC) will host their19th season of Free Shakespeare on the Boston Common, starting later this month on July 23rd. This year CSC will perform one of Shakespeare’s more popular comedies, Twelfth Night. The comedy follows the journey of Viola and Sebastian, twins separated by a shipwreck, as they encounter loss and love in their new homeland – the mythical and magical land of Illyria.
The CSC will host free performances by the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common July 23 – August 10. Performances run from Tuesday – Saturday at 8PM and Sundays at 7PM with a matinee performance at 3PM on July 26th.
The Boston Globe reported today that proponents for allowing bars and restaurants to stay open later was dealt a setback today when the provision that would have allowed establishments to stay open until 4:00 AM was not included in the State’s budget.
Although the Mayor voiced support for the provision the Globe said the Mayor “did not strenuously lobby House lawmakers to agree” and without that support it appears local lawmakers who opposed the measure won the day. I do hope this is brought up again because I do believe later hours in parts of the city make a tremendous amount of sense and would add to the quality of life in Boston. You can read the Boston Globe article here.
Essential lift of the week: Barbell front squat
The barbell front squat serves as one of the best exercise to train and challenge your core strength, while simultaneously building up your glute and quads.
The barbell front squat works the following muscles: Glute, Hamstrings, Quads, Lats/rhomboids, Anterior shoulder and Core. Key points to remember:
Keep your core braced Keep your knees out (not forward or bowing in) Feet flat Elbows up Chest up
While performing this or any other movement always listen to your body and do not work through pain. Seek the help of a local personal trainer or do more research and practice with friend. It’s always helpful to have someone watching you and “seeing” faults that you might not be able to feel.
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.
Last week the website, Jezebel, had an article that was brought to my attention called Men’s sports uniforms ranked.
Perhaps the author wrote it best, “The World Cup has presented us with lots of excuses to gaze upon Thighlights, but are soccer uniforms really the most awesome uniforms in the sporting world?”
Check out Dodai’s compilation of the best men’s sports uniforms here.
Fortunately, this is a short work week for most here in the U.S. so this Monday isn’t as bad as most.
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