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September 11th Tribute post
For the past few years, I’ve paid tribute to my friend, Graham Berkeley, who was on the United Airlines Flight 175, which crashed into New York’s World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. You see, without Graham there may not have been a BosGuy or at least not one you’d recognize. Graham was instrumental in my coming out and relished his role as part-time mentor / part-time Gay big brother.
Taken too soon and still missed today, Americans will mourn an attack on the nation that is for most fodder for political debate and indignation; especially this year with a Presidential election pending. For me the 11th of September is always about giving thanks that my partner was not working the United Airlines flight and about the days that followed, which included the unfortunate task of packing all of my friend’s belongings and shipping them to his parents in the U.K. who were too old to travel and too distraught to do anything. 
Weekend in Albany
Good friends of ours have a beautiful old home which they bought two years ago in Albany, NY and have spent nearly all their time renovating. Our only previous visit to the home had been shortly after its purchase before any significant work had been done. With all the construction completed earlier this year, four of us made a pilgrimage from Boston to spend a fun weekend relaxing together in their home. 
We arrived late on Friday evening around 10PM to find a feast awaiting us in their kitchen which has an island so large that 8 may dine comfortably around it. Dinner, wine and conversation were consumed and flowed in equal parts morning, afternoon and night. It was a wonderfully relaxing few days and something we’d like to repeat.
Friday night’s late night feast
Saturday evening dinner party
Candy Corn Oreos
Starting today, these golden candy corn flavored Oreos will be available exclusively at Target stores. Pick up a few bags for Halloween because they will only be available for a limited time.
And in an interestingly related post from the same blog “The Dipr” is a cookie dipping spoon for your glass of milk. This is genius.
Source: Fire Wire Blog
Molly Ringwald: When it happens to you
Tomorrow, Molly Ringwald will be in Boston (Brookline to be precise) to read from her second book When it Happens to You.
Although this is Ringwald’s second book it is her fiction debut. The story, which revolves around Greta and Phillip, a Southern California couple whose marriage dissolves amid revelations of infidelity, was recently reviewed by the NY Times.
Molly Ringwald may have been out of the spotlight since her teenage years when she ruled on the silver screen, but I still have soft spot in my heart for her.
For more information about tomorrow’s reading by Molly Ringwald contact The Bookline Booksmith.
Caption this BosGuy picture
I’m not exactly sure what the heck I was saying / doing when Richard photographed my reflection in the sun glasses tightly tucked in the shirt of someone standing across from me. Apparently what happens in Provincetown doesn’t always stay in Provincetown.
In my defense, this was at Tea Dance a few weeks ago and I may have had one or two of the Boatslip’s Planter’s Punch cocktails.
Happy Monday
Picture hits the nail on the head as the saying goes.
BosGuy’s near miss
This past Friday four of us drove from Boston to Albany, NY to spend the weekend with a couple who purchased and remodeled a beautiful home (I’ll talk more of that in a future post). While driving to Albany we nearly missed a head on collision with a car that was driving the wrong direction on Interstate-90 (The Mass Pike).
After being run off the road into the grassy median that separates the East bound and West bound highway, I frantically dialed 9-1-1 to report the incident. Unfortunately, the next day we learnt right after running us off the road, an 84-year old driving the wrong way collided head on with a 28-year-old man; both were killed. One can only assume guard rails and traffic prevented the young man from swerving like we did.
We were shaken after the incident and saddened to read about this the next day. My thoughts are with the families affected by the tragedy.
Full story here.
Judy Blume
“I told everybody that my brother ate my turtle. They looked at me kind of funny. But nobody ever said they were sorry to hear about my turtle. Never once.” Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
I thought of Judy Blume earlier this week when I heard that she was recovering from a mastectomy. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer in June. I was glad to read that she is now recovering and it made me think about how horrible cancer is. It seems that every family at some point is impacted by this terrible disease. If you live in the US you can always volunteer or make a donation like I just did to the American Cancer Society.
Boston’s gay beer club
The Gay Beer Club (GBC) is a Boston based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community who love beer and would like to enjoy new and tasty brews with friends.
GCB meets every Sunday at 7:00pm at the Cambridge Brewing Company in Kendall Square.
With many of New England’s breweries now shipping their Octoberfest brews, this might make for a great time to check out the group. If you cannot join them later today, “like” their GayBeerClub Facebook page to stay up to date with their planned events and check them out next Sunday.
How do you pronounce Coke?
I should say I have a lot of respect for anyone who learns to speak a second language, but I can’t help but laugh at the unintentional mispronunciation of “Coke” in this video.
This well meaning Korean teacher continues to pronounce the word “Coke” as “cock” and asks her students questions like Do you have a coke/cock? and How much is this coke/cock? It is incredibly juvenile I know, but it is also funny.
South End Open Studios next week
Painting by: Shoshana Ernst
Not to be confused with First Friday’s, which took place last night, the South End Open Studios occurs one weekend in the spring and one weekend in the fall.
South End Open Studios September 15-16th 11-6pm
This is a free event open to the public that showcases the works of more than 200 established and emerging artists in the South End. While many studios in the South End participate in First Fridays, the South End Open Studios is the only time when all of the major art buildings in the South End are open.
The majority of participating studios and artists can be found in SoWa along Harrison Avenue. Mark the date in your calendar and visit the South End Open Studios Facebook page for details, SouthEndArtists.
Posted in Art & Film, Free Stuff, South End
Tagged Art and Film, BosGuy, Boston Guy, South End
Ice cream showdown from 2-4PM
ATTENTION ICE CREAM LOVAHS
The 4th annual Ice Cream Showdown will be held on the Rose Kennedy Greenway from 2-4PM today.
Some of the city’s most delicious ice cream shops will be on hand sampling their creamy treats to all who support the event. Money raised will go to benefit Community Servings and Lovin’ Spoonfuls; two local nonprofit organizations who help feed Boston’s less fortunate. This year’s one day ice cream celebration will feature newcomers FoMu, along with JP Licks, Giovanna Gelato e Sorbet, Picco, and Toscanini’s.
Keep calm and…
Finally a “Keep Calm” saying I can relate to.
