Here is a photo of Matt who lived here in Boston back when this photo was taken. I lost touch with him after he finished nursing school and moved down to North Carolina but hope he is healthy and well.
I’ve been trying to get back into shape and recently I’ve turned to Lucas Rockwood, a well respected yoga trainer who offers several online training classes, including his his 21-Day Hip Opener Challenge. Each class only takes about 15 minutes but is harder than it sounds. I’m often covered in a sheen of sweat after holding these stretches for up to 5 minutes at a time.
The program is not intended to be a workout. Lucas describes it as a supplement to whatever you’re doing so I will often do this after going for a walk or run or after working out with my trainer. However, that doesn’t mean that I haven’t used the 15 minute stretching class as my “workout” for the day. I’ve noticed the class has helped my posture and my lower back feels stronger.
Because of the winter, I’ll be looking for creative ways to workout indoors. I’m open to suggestions / ideas to do my best to stay fit and somewhat active from my home so I don’t need to go to public gyms while the coronavirus is on the rise.
Last month, I posted a photo from “LOVING — A Photographic History of Men in Love 1850s-1950s.” by Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell after a friend made me aware of it through this Washington Post article from this past September. The photo above is another image from the coffee book which can be purchased on Amazon for $65. If you’re thinking of buying this book, first contact your local, independent bookstore to see if they can order a copy for you.
I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.
Rob “Problak” Gibbs is a Roxbury native, who has been transforming Boston neighborhoods with graffiti art since the early 1990s. Earlier this summer I featured his mural, Breathe Life 2, a continuation of the image shared above in this post, Urban artistry of Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs, Breathe Life 2.
If you’re looking to add artists to your Instagram feed, I’d encourage you to check out this accomplished artist who earlier this year was approached by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston to team up – a first I believe for the museum to collaborate with a local artist of color.
Below is a piece Gibbs did for the Underground at the Ink Block park – a favorite park of Sergio and mine that is under the Interstate in the South End.
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Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own. Leave a funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.
“I guess this would be considered carpenter’s crack”
After Forever is a modern drama centered on a gay, middle aged couple. The twist is we quickly learn that Jason, played by Mitchell Anderson, has terminal cancer and is given weeks (maybe months) to live. His partner of 15 years, Brian, played by Kevin Spirtas, has to make peace with Jason’s decision not to commit to chemo and radiation therapy so he can live his final days on his terms.
Friends and family play a key role in supporting Jason through his illness and helping Brian as he copes with his grief. Each episode starts with a grainy video of Jason and Brian together during a happier time before flashing into the present. Watching Brian struggle, learn to live alone and find moments of joy is incredibly touching.
If you’re looking for a gay-themed drama, I would definitely recommend this series. Episodes are very short (approximatey 15 minutes) and pack an emotional punch. After Forever is currently available on Amazon prime.
Do you have a TV series you’ve recently watched and like? Please make your recommendation in the comments section.
This guy makes it look so easy to wear such a tiny speedo. Any clue who this week’s temptation might be?
May this morning’s post distract you from the fact that it is a Monday morning.
Here is an unorthodox post for my weekly men in kilts, but I couldn’t resist after I saw this. Hope you agree and this week’s post gives you a chuckle.
Ducali Cafe opened next door to the restaurant by the same name in the North End last month. When I learned that they would be serving Nutella croissants I knew that I would have to trek across town to try these tempting treats.
The Nutella croissants are $4.00 and sold with a dusting of powdered sugar on them. I brought mine home and put it in the oven at 200 degrees for a few minutes while I brewed coffee to dip my croissant in it. How else is one expected to eat these treats?
When I took the warmed the croissant out of the oven, I could smell the buttery treat and hint of Nutella. The pastry was flaky and light and well worth the calories just in case you were wondering. If you enjoy such treats head over to the North End and tell them BosGuy sent you.
Ducali Caffe
289 Causeway Street
Boston, MA
This guy doesn’t look like he has any intentions of getting up anytime soon but for everyone else, rise and shine.
Song Inkollo is a comic book artist of Chinese descent who is from Nantes, France. He uses his comics to share his stories, and I really enjoy his comic series “Daily Life of a Gay Couple”. I’ve shared one of these comics below.
If you like what you see, follow Song Inkollo on Twitter or better yet check out his Patreon site.
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