Much thanks to my friend Jim Lundy who lives here in the South End for sharing this photo for my weekly vintage gay post. I’ve shared this previously but the photo of two African American servicemen posing together in 1951 with their names scrawled across the photo is definitely worth a re-post. I think my favorite thing about the photo is how Davis has his chin resting on his “friend’s” shoulder.
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.
This week I’m featuring the account of the talented local photographer, Kyle Klein who’s account is filled with beautiful pictures of Boston and New England cityscapes and landscapes. The smaller brick buildings in the photo above is a lovely photo of the neighborhood Sergio and I live in called the South End this past fall.
Anyone who loves this part of the country and Boston in particular may like to follow Keith’s Instagram account. His photos really showcase how beautiful Boston and the surrounding area is. You can see more of his work on his website at kylekleinphotography.com.
Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up one or two of your own. Leave a funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.
You need to have the perfect body to wear this red speedo with that much confidence. I think it is safe to say that his confidence has not been misplaced. May this week’s Temptation Tuesday prove to be the distraction you need to get you through your morning.
Each year I forget about this fantastic calendar put out by Kilted Photography. Despite the fact that one twelfth of 2021 is now over, I wanted to give the calendar which features handsome men wearing kilts a shout out. If you’d like to order a calendar, visit their website, Kilted Photography.
This morning I’m serving mancandy with a side of humor to help you start your Monday morning. The shirt comes from a new apparel company started by David Goulart who some may recall ran the very successful Wicked Gay Blog, oh how I miss that blog!
I thought the photo of this handsome guy modeling one of their shirts makes for a great mancandy Monday post. Perhaps iy will also give you a good laugh like it did for me. You can check out the company’s full line of apparel by clicking on the button below. They make for great gifts.
Last month I shared this poll, soliciting your feedback and ideas on what you would like to see more of on BosGuy.com and an overwhelming number of you indicated that you’d like to see more information about gay entertainment and programming. While there are many websites that follow the entertainment industry, it is remarkably difficult to learn about new and upcoming programming for and about gay men.
I’ve teamed up with Dekkoo (pronounced “DECK-koo”), the premiere subscription-based streaming service dedicated to gay men with the largest streaming collection of gay-centric entertainment available. Let me know your thoughts about this new post, how I can improve it, and if it’s of interest to you.
Below is recently released content on Dekkoo, available for download and viewing with a subscription.
Killing Patient Zero(2019) From Canada, 1 hour 38 minutes: Gaetan Dugas was openly gay. In early 1980s he contracted what was termed “gay cancer”. He provided blood samples and 72 names of his former sex partners. Dugas was demonized for his promiscuity and wrongfully identified as patient zero. Mass(2020) 11 minutes: Trey is gay and lonely living in New York. Newly diagnosed with HIV, and dealing with his perceived physical inadequacy Trey strives to find the light within the dark. Nowhere(2020) 1 hour 28 minutes: Adrian and Sebastian live an openly gay life in New York as immigrants. When Sebastian’s visa is rejected, they must decide whether to return to Colombia (where they face rejection and persecution for being gay) or do whatever is necessary to stay in the US. Moroni for President(2018) 1 hour 22 minutes: Moroni Benally is running for the presidency of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American nation in the U.S. Young, gay, Mormon, and highly educated, he sets out to confront the political establishment in a homecoming that challenges what he both imagined home, and himself, to be. Brother/Bror(2019) From Sweden, 14 minutes: Khalid was born in Iran, a country where having feelings for another man can lead to the death penalty. Nico was born in Sweden, a country where it’s openly accepted for a man to have a boyfriend. And yet it’s Nico who keeps holding back when Khalid tries to take their relationship to another level. Acute Misfortune(2018) From Australia, 1 hour 31 minutes: Adapted from an award-winning biography, this acclaimed drama follows Australian artist Adam Cullen and his real-life biographer Erik Jensen. As the two men grow closer, their professional relationship turns into a personal one and soon spirals into abuse and dependence. So Far, So Close (2021) new Dekkoo original series 8 episodes: An unfolding story about the worlds we create for ourselves when viewing life through a screen. Created, shot, and edited entirely remotely during the midst of a global pandemic, ‘So Far, So Close’ is a reflection of the world we live in, telling the stories of the barriers we build, the ones we choose, and how we’re all just hoping to connect.
Upcoming Gay Film & Gay Short Movies
Upstairs Inferno(2015) 1 hour 36 minutes: On June 24, 1973, the gay bar, Up Stairs Lounge, in New Orleans was deliberately set on fire: an event that for over 40 years, was considered the "Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History". RATING: 8 Stars on IMDB. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 9, 2021.
Amateur Dramatics(2019) 7 minutes: Two competing actors find truth in pretending. RATING: None available. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 10, 2021.
7 Minutes(2020) From France, 1 hour 18 minutes: Jean, a 55 year-old policeman from Toulouse finds his son, Maxime, and his son's boyfriend dead in a hotel room. The autopsy shows he died from an overdose of GHB 7-minutes after his boyfriend. Trying to understand his son and his tragic death leads Jean down a path he never could've anticipated. RATING: 5 Stars on IMDB. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 11, 2021.
Your Eyes On Me(2020) 1 hour 19 minutes: A romantic encounter changes the life of a drag artist forever. RATING: 6.6 Stars on IMDB. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 16, 2021.
Dario(2018) From Columbia, 15 minutes: Darío is a 17-year-old boy from Barranquilla, Colombia, who loves to dance in a carnival dancing group. But he tries to keep it secret because his mother doesn't want him to dance. RATING: 6.6 Stars on IMDB. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 17, 2021.
Everything I Like ||Todo Lo Que Me Gusto(2019) From Argentina: Daniel is straight man renting a room from his friend Mario, a lawyer and drag queen. Things get complicated when Daniel realizes he has feelings for Javier the new Cameraman at the dysfunctional production company he works at. RATING: None available. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 18, 2021.
Scaffolding(2017) From Israel, 1 hour 30 minutes: 17-year-old Asher has always been the impulsive troublemaker at school. While his strict father sees him as a natural successor to his scaffolding business, Asher forges a special connection with his literature teacher Rami and begins to see new possibilities for himself. RATING: 6.9 Stars on IMDB. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 24, 2021.
Nevrland(2019) From Austria, 1 hour 28 minutes: A 17-year-old struggles with an anxiety disorder, that makes life increasingly difficult for him, and develops a virtual friendship with a 26-year-old artist. When they finally meet, an extremely unexpected chain of events occurs. RATING: 5.4 Stars on IMDB. Available on Dekkoo, starting February 25, 2021.
I first shared this shrimp scampi recipe back in 2014 and make it fairly regularly. This is a favorite dinner because it is relatively easy to make, comes together quickly and is always delicious. The key to this recipe is to avoid bagged, frozen shrimp and to take care not to overcook the shrimp.
Ingredients include:
1/2 lb pound of linguine
12 shrimp (thawed and deveined)
1/2 cup of white wine (a dry white works best)
2 tablespoons of butter
4 garlic cloves sliced thinly
Zest of one lemon and juice from half a lemon
Italian parsley (chopped),
Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Step one is prep your food and peel your shrimp. The shrimp should not be frozen when you cook them. Next, boil a large pot of salted water for your pasta and add olive oil in a large frying pan on medium high heat. While you wait for the water to boil, make your sauce and cook the shrimp. When the oil is hot, add the thinly sliced garlic and butter to the frying pan and stir to prevent the garlic from burning. If the pan seems too hot turn the temperature down slightly.
When you smell the garlic cooking and it turns a golden hue add your liquids: white wine and lemon juice. Wait one minute then add the shrimp, lemon zest a dash of salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (optional) in that order. Cover the pan and give it a good shake. After 1-2 minutes flip the shrimp and let them cook for another minute so both sides are pink. Then turn off the stove and add the parsley. Remove the pan from the heat (keeping it covered). The shrimp will continue to cook and this will keep everything warm.
The final step is to add the cooked linguine. Toss it so the pasta is coated with the sauce and parsley. If there isn’t enough liquid add half a ladle of the pasta water. This is why it is helpful to liberally salt your pasta water. The starchy, salty water will enhance and help extend the sauce. Then just before plating, drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta. This adds more flavor and a shine that is appealing.
Cooking Tip: It is easier to take the shell off the shrimp before they cook, but I keep the shell on and remove the shells after I turn off the heat (but before adding the parsley and pasta). I can do this quickly but it is very hot so for that reason I suggest shelling the shrimp before they are cooked. Just be mindful that when shrimp cook without their shell, they cook quickly and can get rubbery so be mindful of your cooking time.
Am I the only one who is freaked out by the tattoos this guy has on his right hand? Regardless, it’s time to get up, hit the shower and get dressed. Enjoy the day everyone.
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about Adam and Andy and purchase a copy of “the definitive collection of Adam and Andy” by visiting, adamandandy.com.
Each Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.
This week’s riddle forces you to think like a kid. I hope you enjoy it and share your guess below as a comment. If you don’t see your comment posted right away, don’t worry, I want to give everyone a chance to guess.
This week’s brain teaser: How did Princess Elsa fall off her sled?
This photo is one of several images of men called “Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s-1950s.” The image above is a photograph, known as a cabinet card. This is a process that dates back to around 1880. You can see the other photos shared here. Much thanks to friend and longtime BosGuy reader, Jim Lundy for sharing this with me.
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.
A few weeks ago I featured the Instagram of Fabricio’s husband, Dr. Guilherme Mocellin, and so I thought it only fair to provide equal time by sharing Fabricio’s account as well. I’ve featured him before in my “Bonus Fur” posts which I no longer do as well as a previous Furry Friday.
I don’t know much about Fabricio but I do enjoy his Instagram account which is filled with photos of he and his partner and beautiful photos of places they visit in Brazil like the one shown below.
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