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Wrong Direction’s “Disclosure”

Posted on August 27, 2012 | 1 comment

Wrong Direction videoThis video started to go viral on many gay blogs last week when it was released, but I thought I’d hold off and share it with you today; the first day of the Republican Party’s National Convention.  This catchy song from Wrong Direction called “Disclosure” is a parody based on One Direction’s hit song, “What Makes You Beautiful”.

My favorite line is when they croon, Romney you lie to voters like nobody else. I have a unique perspective on this since I’ve been watching this man campaign in Massachusetts in nearly every election cycle since the early 1990s – even though he continues to maintain he’s not a “career politician”. Like what you see? Subscribe to their YouTube channel here.

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BosGuy hanging with Taylor at ITEM in Ptown

Posted on August 26, 2012 | 4 comments

Here is a photograph of me with Taylor on Saturday night in Provincetown.  This is what we would look like if either of us could grow a mustache.  After donning the faux-stache I had an overwhelming desire to speak with a Spanish accent and order a bottle of rioja.

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Boston needs more taxis

Posted on August 26, 2012 | 3 comments

A recent Boston Globe story about the rising cost of Taxi Medallions (which is essentially a license that allows drivers to operate taxi cabs), caught my attention when it shared this little tid bit – Boston has capped the number of taxis at 1,825.

Although I’m the first to clamor for more oversight and regulation, I am also more than willing to admit that not all regulation makes sense.  For example, having less than 2,000 cabs in a city like Boston seems asinine.  The result of these limitations has two immediate consequences for consumers.

1) The ratio of cabs to consumers in Boston is 1 to 340 (in D.C. it is 1 to 90).  This makes it virtually impossible to get a cab if there is a large convention, bad weather or if you don’t live on a busy downtown street.

2) The industry is increasingly less profitable for new businesses.  A Medallion license in Boston now runs $400,000 (you need one medallion for each taxi cab).  So now the system really only serves to protect the interests of a few taxi companies rather than the citizens those taxis were intended to  serve.

I wish Boston would shun this system and find a better way to regulate taxis in the city or at a minimum help the city and its residents by doubling the number of taxi medallions to bring down the cost and add more cabs to the streets of Boston.

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This is him (re-post)

Posted on August 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Last summer I wrote This is him and while visiting Ptown this past weekend a reader I met mentioned how much they enjoyed the story so I thought I’d re-post.

Dan Savage poignant “It Gets Better Campaign” came about because of a grim reality regarding how marginalized gay and lesbian kids feel and the bullying that further isolates them. This past weekend, I was reminded of the happier side of Dan Savage’s campaign – the part that addresses “The Better”…

There is a young man (18 years old to be exact) who lives in my complex. At first glance he looks like a tough city kid. His Boston accent, stocky build which mimics his gigantic father and cigarette permanently hanging from his lips makes him look anything like his friendly, easy-going personality. This kid (let’s call him Adam), comes from a solid blue collar, take no crap kind of family. We’ve been neighbors for a few years now and while I don’t know his whole story, I do know that he’s gay.

As far as I was aware, he was closeted (maybe he still is). However, the other day he told me with quite a bit of pride that his boyfriend was coming to visit him. I was happy for him and told him so, but it wasn’t until I saw him later this weekend that I realized how happy. On Sunday afternoon as my partner and I were driving through the courtyard we looked up and saw Adam with a friend. When Adam recognized us he lit up and started shouting as loud as he could pointing to the other young man. “This is Him!” I think he must have said it 2-3 more times at the top of his lungs. He was so excited and proud. And seeing this young, tough-kid from Boston all excited to be with his boyfriend and be shouting it for all the world to hear made me think you know what Dan Savage is right, it does get better. And if you’re lucky like Adam – you don’t have to wait that long to realize it.

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Ryan Gosling pillow

Posted on August 26, 2012 | 1 comment

Wouldn’t it be great to snuggle up next to Ryan Gosling in bed this morning? I love the red print below that says “easy clean up: just hose him off“.  Should someone ever create this, I’m afraid to think about how many might actually sell.

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Posted on August 25, 2012 | 6 comments

Jacqueline Kennedy

“I want minimum information given with maximum politeness.” 

A friend was recently commented on the lack of “class” exhibited by everyone (present company included – I’m not one to cast aspersions) and it got me to thinking this world could use a few more Jackie O’s.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis may have died nearly a decade ago twenty years ago but she is still missed.  Well that is how I feel anyway.

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Paris air

Posted on August 25, 2012 | 4 comments

canned airDon’t laugh this off. It is only a matter of time before marketing schmucks like me convince you to spend your money on buying canned air from some of your favorite cities. Once upon a time (not so long ago) the idea of buying bottled water would have seemed equally bizarre.

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Red Bull cliff diving competition in Boston later today

Posted on August 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Source: Red Bull

The 2012 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston Harbor today.   As they did last year, Red Bull Cliff Divers will climb to the top of the Institute of Contemporary Art building on Fan Pier and dive from a 92′ platform into Boston Harbor.

Todday, August 25th from 4PM – 7PM   @ICA in the Seaport 

This is a free event that is well worth checking out. Here is a 2-minute clip from last year to show you what you can expect to see later today.

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Have a wicked good weekend

Posted on August 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Viagra advertisement

Posted on August 24, 2012 | 1 comment

I’m a fan of witty advertising so when I saw this ad from Viagra, which I believe ran during the London Olympics, I had to laugh.

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Put your graffiti on me

Posted on August 24, 2012 | 2 comments

I like the Kat Graham’s song and a catchy tune on a Friday afternoon can help time pass. Can you name the notorious designer who used this song in his risque video?

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Furry Friday

Posted on August 24, 2012 | 7 comments

Furry FridayHere is an iPhone themed Furry Friday post. Enjoy your day everyone.

Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on August 24, 2012 | 4 comments

monkeyEach Friday I pose a riddle or what I like to think of as a “brain teaser” for those who like that sort of thing. I freely admit, I’m often stumped, but perhaps you’ll figure out this week’s riddle. Share it with your colleagues or friends if you need help.

I confirm answers posted as comments in the afternoon to give people a chance to respond.

This week’s riddle: You overhear a man talking to a clerk at your hardware store. The clerk says to the customer, “One will cost you 12 cents, ten will cost your 24 cents, and one hundred will cost you 36 cents.”  What is the man buying?

Previous brain teaser posts

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Smile and say hello

Posted on August 23, 2012 | 4 comments

Last night I was out having a drink with friends and happened to meet these two lovely ladies who work together over in the Fenway.  I feel like a schmuck because no sooner did I arrive home than I realized I’d forgotten their names.

The fact that I’m a schmuck shouldn’t take away from the point of the post, which is even if you are out with friends smile and say hello to people. Despite what you think, most people are actually very nice, and these two ladies are perfect examples.  I hope I bump into them again.

Making a friend always starts with “hello”.

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Amtrak does it better

Posted on August 23, 2012 | 3 comments
Amtrak

photo via flickr sbamueller

My friend Ben pointed out a good article from Boston Magazine’s blog entitled, Why Amtrak is Better than Flying.  I regularly visit NYC and often use the high speed train, Acela, from Amtrak on my visits.

According to the post, Amtrak accounts for 54% of the air/rail trips between NYC and Boston and 75% of trips between NYC and DC.  The reasons are easy to understand, the faster service of Acela, being treated like a person, and more reliable on-time service all help.

The fact that my 6’1″ frame can comfortably sit in the seats is another perk.  I only point this out after reading The Boston Globe article from Monday about airlines reducing legroom, Airlines cut deeper into standard legroom.

Certainly, train travel could be improved – notably between Boston and NYC where the term “high speed” sometimes is more in theory than reality – but hopefully with more funding that will happen shortly.  As for air travel, there is nothing on the horizon that gives me hope that the experience will get better.

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