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Book suggestions pahleeze

Posted on December 16, 2010 | 12 comments

In just a few days I’ll be taking an extended break from work. I plan on visiting my local library or possibly Calamus Bookstore in Boston’s Leather District to nab a few gay themed novels, and I’m curious if you have any to suggest.

To be fair, I’ll list a few novels that I’ve enjoyed to both give you an idea of what I like and to share in case you too are looking for something to read.

Heyday by Michael Butler – takes place during prohibition in NYC and is fraught with funny scenerios
Call me by your name by Andre Aciman – is about a teenager’s first love and is beautifully written
How I paid for college by Marc Acito – an hilarious story that tracks the adventures of a NJ H.S. senior
Where the boys are by William Mann – Actually I’ve enjoyed all his books
My blue heaven by Joe Keenan – I’ve enjoyed this funny series as well

The books listed above are not the only gay fiction I’ve read, but it is meant to serve as a sort of guide or insight into the books I’ve enjoyed. I also like and have read a number of books from local authors including Johnny Diaz, Michael Thomas Ford, and J.G. Hayes to mention a few. I should say that my interest in authors extends beyond my hometown’s city limits so please share your suggestions. I’m quite open and looking forward to hearing from you.

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Mass. has fewest uninsured children

Posted on December 16, 2010 | 2 comments

Massachusetts is a very progressive (in my opinion the most progressive) state in the country. There are many examples of this (gay marriage anyone?) However, when The Boston Globe reported earlier this week that Mass. has the fewest uninsured children in the nation, I felt the need to brag.

How a society treats and cares for the most vulnerable in their community says a great deal about them. In recent months / years there has been a lot of discussion about what “we” as a nation can afford as it pertains to healthcare. My opinion is outside of mainstream – I view access to affordable and quality healthcare as an “unalienable right” inextricably tied to the Declaration of Independence promise of the “Pursuit of Happiness.”

Nearly 10% of children in the US are uninsured. By contrast 1.7% of children in Mass. are uninsured. Many who are critical of universal care will point to failings in my state’s program, but I say kudos to Mass. for recognizing this as an important issue and trying their best. All residents, but especially our children, the elderly and sick – deserve to have access to quality care.

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World’s largest penis?

Posted on December 16, 2010 | 3 comments

Okay, I stumbled upon another very funny picture that I wanted to share. I first heard about this on the Philip DeFranco Show on YouTube yesterday evening. After a quick search online I found this image courtesy of BoingBoing.

I can imagine all sorts of prudish tourists in Paris lining up in the blistering cold to get atop the Eiffel Tower only to have the view of this massive penis.

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Thinking of nothing

Posted on December 15, 2010 | 7 comments

Earlier tonight I had dinner with my brother and two friends we bumped into at Geoffrey’s. During the course of dinner one of the ladies asked earnestly, “Is it true that men think about sex every 15 seconds?”

I’m not sure where this statistic comes from (it sounds like something Freud would have coined), but I’m not unfamiliar with it. However, after giving the question thought for a moment I realized I spend as much of my time as possible not thinking. I am a veritable tabula rasa (no religious overtones intended rather I defer to the literal meaning of a blank slate).

At times I obsess about work, often I fixate on food and I do worry about those I care about, but truthfully, thinking of nothing is my preferred and default state of mind. I’m pretty sure I am not the only person who feels this way, although it was clear neither of the two women at dinner seem to have any ‘down time’ with regards to thinking.

What do you spend most of your time thinking about these days?

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Does this chair make my ass look big?

Posted on December 14, 2010 | 5 comments

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2010 Santa Speedo Run video makes the rounds

Posted on December 14, 2010 | 5 comments

Hello All – I’m taking a moment to brag about my Santa Speedo Run video which has been picked up by a number of different blogs lately. Dave over at WGB really got the ball rolling for me by posting my video and linking back to my little corner of the internet – thanks Dave.

Earlier today, I found out that Instinct Magazine picked up WGBs pictures and my video, which you can see here.

DanNation also picked up my clip and added a witty headline, which you can see here.

And this evening I came home from the gym to read that the Towleroad has posted my video.

I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it as much as I did and thanks to the handsome guy in his plaid underwear and all the others who offered to pose.

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Boston Toys for Joys (T4J) Party

Posted on December 13, 2010 | 6 comments

The second annual Toys for Joys (T4J) party was tonight in Southie at the Artist for Humanity building. The party was every bit as fun as last year and a bit better run with more bartenders serving very strong drinks and plenty of food although much of it was overlooked as the men (the crowd is 90% gay) fixated on cocktails.

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Ain’t Nobody

Posted on December 12, 2010 | 4 comments

I was listening to Pandora today and Ain’t Nobody started to play. I’m not sure I’ve heard this song in a long time, but there are few women who’s voices I love as much as Chaka Khan. What singers / bands from the past still evoke strong emotion when you hear them?

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Boston Santa Speedo Run 2010 Video

Posted on December 11, 2010 | 8 comments

In addition to the pictures I’ve included below, here is my debut as movie editor, piecing together video clips from all the fun earlier today.

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Boston Santa Speedo Run 2010

Posted on December 11, 2010 | 7 comments

Watch the 2-minute 2010 Santa Speedo Run VideoThe Boston Santa Speedo Run started in Boston in 2000 and quickly became a Christmas tradition that is now copied in a handful of cities through out North America to raise money for charity.

Each year I go down to Boston’s BackBay neighborhood to watch, laugh and mingle with the crowd of spectators which rivals (if not dwarfs those running). The celebration commences and concludes at Lir on Boylston Street – located across from the Hynes and near the Prudential Mall entrance. Runners line up outside the bar and run a brisk 1 mile up parts of Boylston and Newbury Street much to the delight and surprise of visitors doing holiday shopping. Below I’ve included some pictures from this year’s race. Click on any of the photos to enlarge.




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Sam Tsui – King of Anything

Posted on December 11, 2010 | Leave a comment

Its been awhile since I’ve posted something from YouTube sensation, Sam Tsui, and a quick visit to YT shows a whole batch of new covers he’s taped. As usual, he adds his own flair, interpreting pop songs in his own unique way. Enjoy Sam’s take on Sara Bareilles song, King of Anything.

Other videos from Sam that I’ve posted in the past include:
Michael Jackson Medley
Don’t Stop Believing
Lady Gaga Medley

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Friday fitness update

Posted on December 10, 2010 | 5 comments

I lost all my momentum and gym mojo from the previous week, but while away in Puerto Rico I did manage to get to the hotel gym for two runs. Coming back to the deep chill that greeted me here in Boston this week (combined with an onslaught of work) provided two excuses rock-solid enough to prevent me from getting to the gym with the exception of my date today with my trainer.

How are you doing with your personal fitness? Are you making time for yourself by going to the gym?

Sunday – December 5th I ran today for the first time since last Tuesday. The past few days have been spent travelling and overindulging to say the least so today’s run was not pretty. In fits and gasps I was able to run 3 miles in 0:32:30 *yuck*

Monday – December 6th Today (my 2nd consecutive day of running on vacation) I managed a slightly faster time despite the run remaining equally ugly. I finished the 3 mile run in 0:31:15. I’m still dripping with sweat while I write this and am anxious to get off to return to my poolside chaise and start sipping another of those frozen rum drinks which seem to go down oh so easily.

Friday – December 10th Today I had a somewhat abbreviated workout with my trainer, Stu. Abbreviated because I had to get back to work and was training during the day. However, we focussed on my chest and was able to squeeze in a few reps for my triceps as well. I’m fairly certain I’ll feel sore tomorrow as I benched a new personal high of 215 pounds.

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Sen. Brown continues to disappoint me

Posted on December 10, 2010 | 3 comments

By the time this is posted anyone who is remotely interested in seeing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) overturned will know that the Republicans in the Senate successfully blocked a vote today. What has me most upset is not the rhetoric from the Republican Leadership, its my Senator – Scott Brown (R) – who indicated he would support the repeal then caved today and voted along party lines.

Ouch! Did you know that Brown has yet to once speak to anyone in the gay media since declaring himself as a candidate for Kennedy’s former seat (double Ouch!) Considering Mass. has one of the highest gay populations in the country, the GLBT voting block is well organized and politically active in this state and that the DADT issue has been a high profile issue for many months – I find his voting record and behavior with regards to local papers like Bay Windows disappointing.
I fully expect my relatives who tend to vote more conservatively than me to vote with their wallets, but I wonder out loud if there are any GLBT voters in this state who either stayed home from the polls or voted against Martha Coakley who wish perhaps they could “turn back time” to quote a gay icon.

Even with Brown’s support the measure would have failed – the measure needed 3 more votes. However, MA has a long and distinguished history of championing individual and civil rights and Brown’s actions (or to be more precise inaction) flies in the face of that tradition. Its days like this that I miss the Lion of the Senate and a personal hero of mine, Teddy Kennedy.

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Do you drive to work?

Posted on December 8, 2010 | 7 comments

Ouch! Although I work from home now, I’ve walked to and from work since 1998. This not only makes me happier, but probably makes the roads of Boston a safer place. As a result, I’m somewhat insulated and unaware of the rising cost of gasoline. Do you drive to work? How much money do you spend (on average) per week?

The chart above displays the average cost of gasoline per gallon in MA. You can go to The Boston Globe to link to the data courtesy of the Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration and AAA – to see what the average price of gasoline costs in your state if you live in the US.

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Puerto Rico

Posted on December 8, 2010 | 4 comments

I returned from Puerto Rico this evening and although I love my apartment, I wish I was still there. Last Thursday, I left for Puerto Rico to see my cousin, Mike, marry his long time girl friend, Kate, at the el Conquistador Resort. I’m so glad that I went to this wedding – it was so much fun and the setting was spectacular.

The day after the wedding – on Saturday – we left to check into La Concha Hotel in San Juan. As my previous post indicates, I tweeted through out the vacation with images (thanks to TweetPic) including restaurant meals, men who caught my eye and beautiful vistas. I’ve included a couple of the men who were at La Concha below but if you’d like to see everything you’ll need to check out my profile on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/BosGuy.

Very handsome Spaniard who was on vacation with his wife
He was all smiles, unfortunately he only had eyes for his girlfriend.

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