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Winter in Boston can be tough. Aside from the cold and early setting sun, there is virtually no color and the city can seem shrouded in shades of white, grey (and if lucky) blue.
So this post is dedicated to readers in colder climates to help fend off the winter blues. I think you’ll agree that inserting this bit of color brightens your day.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
This year I was able to meet President Clinton who spoke at a work event I helped organize. Interestingly, his predictions regarding how the Supreme Court would rule (including how Justice Roberts would vote) and the Presidential elections turned out to be correct.
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This spring I was part of a small team to organize a program for senior executives that was hosted here in Boston. Fortunately, the nine months of planning and countless meetings paid off since the program was a great success.
The event concluded with our keynote presenter, Bill Clinton. Because of my role, I interacted quite a bit with the Secret Service and had the chance to meet Clinton. Its mostly for that reason, I wanted to show offshare this picture of me with Bill Clinton. I actually dislike the photo. I think I look uncomfortable, but in fact I was just exhausted.
Below are a few more photos from the program including a picture of the Boston Public Library where we hosted a dinner / cocktail reception. If you are looking for a restful oasis in the middle of Back Bay the Italian courtyard which you see lit up in one of the photos is a perfect sanctuary to relax, have a coffee with a friend or just think.
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
In May, Obama made history as the first sitting US President to voice his support for marriage equality; for me it solidified my flagging support. I immediately inserted his quote to this photograph and watched proudly as the image went viral on a number of national blogs.
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President Obama “came out” in support of same sex marriage yesterday. Why he chose now and how he got to this point is irrelevant to me. What does matter is a sitting President is on record supporting marriage equality, and that is a game changer for three crucial reasons.
First, although his support does not change Federal Law, having the public support of the highest elected official in the country matters (and it matters a lot). When Massachusetts legalized Same Sex Marriage on May 17, 2004 it was only because incremental changes and advancements which had started years before came to fruition. Obama’s support is more than an incremental advancement.
Obama’s standing within the African American, Black and Arabic communities here and abroad is without equal. These communities have long been some of the most vocal opposing same sex marriage. Obama’s endorsement and framing the issue as one of equality and fairness will have significant impact on these communities. No doubt there will be some heated sermons in traditionally black churches this Sunday through out the United States.
Lastly, Obama has set a standard which all future Presidential nominees will now be found wanting if they don’t support marriage equality. While this will fire up those opposed to same sex marriage; I believe this is still a gain for the President and for states currently debating legalizing same sex marriage. Americans love to support winners and the prejudicial arguments to oppose same sex marriage is sounding more and more like a losing argument. Obama’s support is a game changer.
Thanks to Towleroad for sharing this very cool video. Released on Christmas Day, this video is already making the rounds on blogs. If you have not seen this yet, enjoy and share.
I was perusing Matt’s blog, Giants, Cowboys, Football, Rugby and Life when I saw these guys playing leap frog. I think we should add this to the Boston Gay & Lesbian sports league. I’d sign up.
Maybe he’s not quite “furry” enough for some of my readers, but there is something very attractive about this guy that makes me think he’s Furry Friday worthy. What do you think?
Its a gloomy day here in Boston and I need something to inspire me. Ever since I first saw / met Daniel Garofali in Sydney in December 2009, I’ve been smitten. Back then Daniel was a go-go boy at some of Sydney’s biggest gay clubs.
Here are two video clips I took of Daniel dancing back-up at Sydney’s Drag! Camp as Christmas performance back in 2009; I’ve got the music in me and Hot stuff. There is much more of Daniel also featured on UnderwearExpert.com.
While perusing Boston.com earlier this week I noticed a review of the Granary Tavern, which opened earlier this year along the Greenway. My other half is a lighting designer, and created the lighting design for the restaurant / bar so I was pleasantly surprised to read that while the food was panned, the lighting was noted and praised repeatedly.
The restaurant reviewer opens complimenting the lighting “You cannot beat the Granary Tavern for lighting. Walk in off the Rose Kennedy Greenway and you enter a warmly glowing space, one that when it’s crowded feels mellow yet energized, full of promise.” Later, Boston Globe writer, Anne V. Nelson, writes about how the is bar perfectly lit. Should you be interested in reading the full review you may link here.
Since I don’t have a hard copy of the review to tape to our refrigerator, I figured I’d use this space to say congratulations.
While perusing the Internet, I stumbled upon this photograph from the 2012 London Olympics. Am I the only one who finds the “Inspire a generation” message a bit of a double entendre?
Feeling inspired?
Year in rewind: BosGuy’s favorite posts from 2012
To celebrate my partner’s birthday, I saved all during 2011 to surprise him with a cruise to celebrate. Attending a gay cruise had been on his bucket list. This was first published in Feb 2012.
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I’ve recently returned from my first cruise. There were eight of us in total who joined thousands of gay men from around the world for the Atlantis seven day cruise through the Western Caribbean.
Perhaps you’re curious to see what one of these cruises is like. It’s impossible to capture everything; there’s too much to see and do, but here is a quick video of my take on the 2012 Atlantis Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas.
Today is my father’s birthday. Here is a photo from this past summer up on Lake Winnipesaukee. Happy Birthday Dad.
A good friend of mine and fellow blogger, 40-Something Life, is originally from the United Kingdom where December 26th is an official holiday called Boxing Day.
A few years ago she hosted a dinner party on Boxing Day and it was so much fun that with few exceptions, we’ve turned her annual dinner party on Boxing Day into our own tradition here in Boston.
The dinner party always seems to have a theme; years past have included a proper English themed-menu, a delicious Spanish menu, and one that included berets (although I don’t recall there being a French menu). Details are fuzzy because of the copious amounts of wine poured.
The dinner party always starts with drinks followed by dinner and an always hysterical Yankee Swap after the table has been cleared. Inappropriate gifts mingle with more creative gifts. After the swap, some sort of foolishness usually ensues. In years past this has included terrible impromptu dance performances, drunken Twister, and well you get the picture.
Later this evening Sergio and I will trek over to Southie to keep this tradition alive. Much thanks to our gracious host, Tracey.
With the Christmas holiday now over, many start thinking about New Year’s Eve and making predictions for the coming year – so here are a few of mine.
The number of overused “buzz words” that make me roll my eyes will continue to grow. Buzz words from 2012 like “Artisanal” and “Fiscal Cliff” will join others from years past such as “Foodie” and “Organic”. With regards to the aforementioned buzz word with political connotations, I predict the political shenanigans in DC will only serve to further disappoint and frustrate. While I don’t expect the economy to collapse, I also don’t expect the politicians to make any meaningful fixes.
However, not all my predictions for 2013 are negative. I predict the NHL will learn its lesson and reconcile for sake of hockey fans. I also predict a much less painful baseball season for Red Sox Nation and lastly, I predict we will hear increasingly less from the “Tea Party”. All of which makes me quite optimistic for all of us. So should I forget to say it later this week – Happy New Year.
On Christmas Eve my partner surprised me with airline tickets to Puerto Rico at the end of January. Neither Sergio, nor I enjoy the cold weather and getting away to the Caribbean for a few nights sounds fantastic.
We have not been to Puerto Rico since December 2010 when we flew to my cousin’s wedding. The photo above was the view from our room at The Conquistador where we stayed. I love visiting this island and look forward to returning.
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