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Cocktails with Alan

Posted on March 26, 2011 | 6 comments

Last night I was able to finally meet Alan Ilagan. I first started reading Alan’s blog about a year ago when I stumbled upon it quite by accident. At the time he was fixated on planning his wedding to his partner, Andy. I enjoyed reading about his dashes from Albany (where he and Andy live) to his pied-a-terre in Boston to tend to the endless list of details pertaining to the pending nuptials.

It is a strange thing when you meet someone who you know so much about but have never met in person. I’ve had the opportunity to meet a few bloggers since starting BosGuy and without fail it has always been a great experience. However, when you meet someone for the first time after reading about their life for a year, inevitably you end up referencing or inquiring about events blogged about from the past. While much of the conversation revolved around past posts, more time was spent chatting about the ridiculous ranging from urban myths to funny trips. I look forward to having cocktails with Alan in the near future again since he regularly makes visits to Boston.

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2011 Boston Bacon and Beer Festival

Posted on March 25, 2011 | 3 comments

Saturday, April 30th from 1 PM to 3:30 PM the Bowery Boston (located in the Theater District) will host Boston’s 2nd Bacon & Beer Festival.

The event costs $35.00 w/ proceeds going to benefit the local hunger relief organizations Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Community Servings, and Share our Strength. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1st. More information about the event is available here.

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Penis size world map

Posted on March 24, 2011 | 14 comments

No comment, but I’d like to hear yours (click on map to enlarge).Source: GlobalPost Blog

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Liberal media? Not in most of the country

Posted on March 24, 2011 | 5 comments

Its true that there is a liberal bias that exists in Massachusetts and through much of the northeast but it seems to me with very few exceptions there is conservative media bias that runs through most of the rest of the United States. Can you imagine this same exact advertisement running in the southwest, midwest, bible-belt or south?

Massachusetts is about to celebrate the 7 year anniversary of legalizing same-sex marriage. In a large part Massachusetts was the first to step into the 21st century because of the progressive attitudes which the local media here represent. So the next time there is a cry about the “liberal media” look around and ask yourself if all of the media is so terribly liberal or is the media just representing and articulating the views that are of interest and important to their constituents. Nobody seems to raise a ruckus when the Manchester, NH, Tulsa, OK or the Birmingham, AL paper skewers President Obama so if the NYT or the Boston Globe ticks you off then read whatever it is that Sarah Palin reads… Of course don’t be vulgar enough to spring that surprise question on her because she just may accuse you of being a part of the “Liberal Media”… (a la Katie Couric).

I can assure you I don’t stay in Massachusetts because of its gorgeous weather. The liberal values, which are embraced here and seem to be such an anathema to the majority of the country, is a distinction that is not lost on me and something I cherish.

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Dreaming of summer

Posted on March 22, 2011 | 4 comments

The Boatslip is a popular alternative to the beach in Ptown
Despite the recent rash of cold weather in Boston, I firmly maintain it is spring and warmer weather is (eventually) coming. Temperatures in New England regularly climb into the 80s and 90s so I stay firmly planted the months of June, July and August; only going as far as Provincetown, MA and Ogunquit, ME if I can help it.

I’ve not booked anything for the summer season, but I do hope to get down to Provincetown for 4th of July and Carnival Weeks. I also hope to impose upon friends who have a beautiful home in Ogunquit, ME. All told, I have high hopes for a summer as fun and beautiful as last year.

Tea Dance Carnival WeekI still have to get through spring, which may be the most frustrating of all four seasons. Spring in New England is filled with tempting days of sun and warmth inevitably followed by cold and rain. I suppose I’ll have to settle for “summer dreaming” to get me through the next few weeks.

Should travel plans bring you to the Boston area this summer, let me know and if possible we can meet for a cocktail or coffee – whatever your poison.

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Favorite Tweet of the Day: Apologies

Posted on March 22, 2011 | 1 comment


I thought this tweet from Adam on Twitter, @GayCurious, was so funny I’d retweet and share on my blog. I’ll have to circle back later and find out if Adam ever got the chance to socialize.

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Men of Twitter

Posted on March 21, 2011 | 3 comments

I’m a fan of Twitter. I love how quick and easy it is to use and connect with people. Another perk is what I’ll refer to as the “Men of Twitter” since there are so many handsome guys using Twitter. Adding to that attraction is the fact that they only talk in 140 characters 🙂

As always, suggestions for profiles to feature in the future are welcome and if you’d like to follow me on Twitter you can find me at @BosGuy. Below are a few more #MenOfTwitter.
FLHotty1 – When he isn’t tweeting about songs he’s listening to or chatting with other guys via Twitter, he’s making me green with envy by talking about the beautiful weather. I think FLHotty1 has the perfect name. He’s got a sexy body, handsome face and a joie de vivre that transcends his tweets. If I was living in Southern Florida, I’d be doing my best to track this guy down.

AussieBrenton – Photographer, blogger and nudist he resides in Sydney Australia. Brenton is the man behind the very popular gay blog, Aussielicious. If you follow B- you’ll be driven to distraction by all the man-candy he posts on his Tumblr account (I know I am). But the truth of the matter is this guy is there equal; he’s got it all, a brain, a body and a heart of gold.

TheWhitePup – A.K.A. “Chris” lives in San Diego and his Twitter profile describes him as the next up & coming fashion & graphic designer. This pup is all bark and no bite – easy to chat with and very friendly. Little did he know (til now) I think he has the most beautiful eyes I’ve seen in a long time.

BTW – If you like this post, ReTweet. If you love it, follow @BosGuy

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NOH8 campaign comes to Boston

Posted on March 20, 2011 | 4 comments

Sunday, March 27, 2011 the NOH8 campaign comes to Boston and will set up a temporary studio at the W Hotel Boston for an open photo shoot.

Supporters of the NOH8 campaign can come RSVP here to be photographed by celebrity photographer and NOH8 co-founder, Adam Bouska.

Photo Shoot Details
Date / Time: Sunday, March 27th from 4PM – 8PM
Location: W Hotel Boston
Solo Portraits: $40.00 / Group Portraits: $25.00 per person
More Information Here

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Books everyone should read (so they say)

Posted on March 19, 2011 | 12 comments

I saw this “consensus cloud” on Iced Tea & Sarcasm and figured I would post it (click on image below to make larger). I underlined the books I remember reading. Clearly, based on this list, I have a lot of reading ahead of me. According to Information is Beautiful, the source of the “consensus cloud”, the image is based on the most mentioned titles from various book polls and top 100 lists.
I can’t help but add my two cents for books I would have liked to have seen included. I’ve focused on adding books from authors that appear to have been snubbed vs. listing a preferred book from an author who was mentioned. Here’s a short list of books I would suggest adding.

Classics: Anything from Shakespeare, Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Great Gatsby, Ivanhoe, Count of Monte Carlo (oops…) Cristo, Robinson Crusoe, Murder on the Orient Express

Modern Classics: Night, In Cold Blood, Cujo, The Godfather, Pillars of the Earth, The Bourne Identity

Gay: Tales of the City, The Men from the Boys, Giovanni’s Room, Call Me By Your Name

I’m curious, what books you would have suggested adding to this list?

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I’m f*cking Matt Damon

Posted on March 18, 2011 | 5 comments


Do you remember this Sarah Silverman / Matt Damon video? I thought this was brilliant. Jimmy Kimmel (Sarah’s boyfriend at the time) showed his wit by quickly creating his own video, I’m f*cking Ben Affleck, which was equally funny.

If you’ve never watched the video – no fears this is the edited version. If you want, you can watch the uncensored version here.

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Don’t download IE 9.0 if you use blogger

Posted on March 18, 2011 | 14 comments

I made such a HUGE mistake when I downloaded IE 9.0 today. Although the look and feel is familiar, there are several drawbacks that have left me pulling out my hair so if you use blogger DO NOT DOWNLOAD IE 9.0.

The two issues I noticed immediately are I can’t leave a comment on other people’s blogs. ARRGH!, and I can’t access the “Stats” page on blogger. Earlier today I fired off repeated tweets to IE and Blogger but to no avail. Adding insult to injury, I can’t seem to uninstall IE 9.0 so I’m sort of stuck until this bug is fixed. Until then, I’ll be using FireFox… probably not what Microsoft had intended when they launched IE 9.0.

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Spring is in the air

Posted on March 18, 2011 | 5 comments

Recently there have been hints of spring after an unbelievably snowy January followed by a bitterly cold February. The first weekend of March was the first sustained warming trend. Since then the weather has been best described as two-steps forward, followed by one-step back. March has had its fill of cold, raw days with enough rain to make a Londoner feel right at home. However these days have been interspersed with just enough sun and warmth that buds are now appearing on the trees and the air is filled with the sound of birds chirping.

Walking to get coffee this morning I could smell spring in the air. Perhaps that sounds odd – I’ll chalk it up to living in NH for years where the air is cleaner and you can literally smell the change of seasons. Each season has its own distinct smell and its only noticeable to me when one is releasing its grip to give way to the next season. There will be cold days ahead of us (after all this is New England), but a mental switch has now clicked and I’m now firmly in the “Spring state of mind”; no longer wishing for it.

For those spending their first spring in Boston they will notice a distinct change in both the city and its resident’s disposition. Surly turns into smiles as people accustomed to bundling up and rushing down a street now start to actually look up, enjoy the sun and open up – much like the flowers that will be poking through the ground in a few short weeks.

The spring holds so much promise here. Its the start of a warming trend and longer days, but its so much more than that. Students (such a key element to the city’s personality) are now in their final weeks before finals then graduation ceremonies dominate each weekend in May. In April we welcome back our beloved Red Sox from spring training in Florida and the Boston Marathon takes place. For me its the home opener in Fenway and Boston Marathon run each Patriot’s Day that truly signals spring has arrived – and I can’t wait.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2011 | 5 comments

All humor aside, it is going to be a beautiful day here in Boston, which will only add to the festivities. It also gives me an excuse to post an Irish blessing, which I’m sure many have heard before, and I’ve always liked.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
For those who do regularly visit my blog, thank you for your patience. This week has been busier than I would have anticipated.

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Urban limericks

Posted on March 16, 2011 | 4 comments

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and The Boston Globe has listed popular limericks submitted by readers from last year. Limericks are typically witty poems (sometimes naughty) that follow the A-A-B-B-A rhyme pattern.

I’m sure most Americans (certainly anyone from New England) are familiar with the notorious limerick, Man from Nantucket, but I opted to share one of my favorite limerick’s submitted to the Globe last year by Christopher Russo of Boston.

From A Red Sox Fan (an optimist)
A summer we’ll spend at old Fenway,
Watching our team win both night and day.
What pitching! What defense!
It’s only commonsense–
Print the World Series tickets today!

If you feel inspired, include a favorite limerick in the comments section.

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Posted on March 14, 2011 | 9 comments

Its Monday morning on the East coast, and I’m trying to remain positive about that fact.

–UPDATE–
Its now Tuesday, and I’m still struggling to feel inspired. Here’s hoping this young barista can help.

…Found my inspiration.

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