“Doctah”
Today’s lesson in learning how to speak BosTongue is doctah.
doctah – noun \ˈdäk-ta\
a person who is skilled in the science of medicine : a person who is trained and licensed to treat sick and injured people
Used in a sentence: Doctah would you check to see if I have a hernia?
CONGRATULATIONS NEW JERSEY!
Despite the efforts of New Jersey’s Republican Governor, Chris Christie, to block same sex marriages, that state’s Supreme Court ruled against the administration. The ruling means that NJ can start recognizing and performing same sex marriages today.
I’d like to welcome New Jersey to the 21st Century and congratulate the efforts of Garden State Equality and others who worked to make this possible. New Jersey becomes the 14th state (plus Washington D.C.) to legalize same sex marriage. It also means that the entire Northeast region of the United States now recognize gay marriage.
Earlier this month it was announced that Paris had beat out a handful of other cities to host the 2018 Gay Games. I’ve never attended the Gay Games, but I love Paris and will use any excuse to write about this city.
No slight intended but this seems like a much cooler host city than the upcoming Gay Games to be hosted in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio the summer of 2014.
Are you planning to head to Salem, MA to celebrate Halloween? Go Out Loud is hosting a party at the Hawthorne Hotel. RuPaul’s Drag Race winner SHARON NEEDLES will be there and KISS 108’s DJ Gay Jim will be playing great music. More information is available on their Facebook page, Go Out Loud.
Something tells me he might not be the brightest bulb on a Christmas tree but he sure is easy to look at. Perhaps one of you might be willing to explain to him how one sits on a bench.
Tomorrow is Spirit Day. The day started in 2010 as a way to stand up against bullying and for people to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. All are encouraged to wear purple; the color in the rainbow flag that symbolizes ‘spirit’.
You can learn more about the event by linking to GLAAD’s website, www.glaad.org/spiritday.
Rumors of Fritz’s closing was first whispered to me early this summer, but I paid it little attention. It seemed strange that such a successful bar would close, but as the rumors persisted it became obvious that there was more truth than fiction and this wasn’t just neighborhood gossip.
Earlier this month Fritz confirmed on Facebook that they are closing at the end of this year. The owner of the Chandler Inn is remodeling the space to turn it into a restaurant and bar and make it more welcoming to the entire neighborhood (cue the bugle to play taps as yet another gay bar bites the dust).
Fritz is my favorite place in Boston to watch a game and even though I’m always a fan of seeing new restaurant open, I’m torn and left with a bitter taste by its closure. I’ll miss Fritz. What are your thoughts?
This Saturday, October 19th, Harvard Law School’s LGBTQ student group will host a masquerade party at the Sheraton Commander just outside Harvard Square. This year’s Out Law dance party is open to the general public.
Where: Sheraton Commander
When: Saturday, October 19, 9pm-1am
Special Performance: Nicholle Pride
Facebook Event Page: Out Law Masquerade
A limited number of masks are available for early attendees so bring your own if you plan to show up fashionably late, and be sure to say hello to the lovely, Nicholle Pride.
What is the point of even getting out of bed?
Every year on National Coming Out Day, we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or as an ally. On Oct. 11, 2013. This year – the 25th anniversary – theme is “Coming Out Still Matters.” I couldn’t agree more with this theme and its timing. 2013 has seen some landmark legislation that may have some wondering does this still matter? But rights that have been hard fought can be quickly taken away.
Just a week ago Pennsylvania Republican Governor suggested that same-sex marriage was as comparable to incest. However, his comments are hardly isolated in the US as a more radical conservative wing of the Republican Party continues to flex its muscle advocating for such despicable practices as Reparative (otherwise known as “Conversion”) therapy. Additionally, as the world continues to connect through social media, those living in countries abroad can and hopefully do take heart knowing they are not mentally ill or in need of being ‘fixed’.
Friday, November 1st Foreplay: A masquerade fundraiser will take place at The Manhunt Mansion. Tickets cost $20 and 100% of the proceeds go to benefit The Theater Offensive.
Friday, November 1st – 8 PM to 12 Midnight
Hosted by ManHunt, the event will be emceed by The Maverick Men, music provided by disc jockey Jim Clerkin from KISS 108 and appearances by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Sips & treats will be provided by Boston Chops.
“Keepah”
Today’s lesson in learning how to speak BosTongue is keepah.
keepah – verb \ˈkē-ˈpa-\
: to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)
Used in a sentence: He is a keepah.
Thanks to Keith Jackson for sharing this picture.
2014 Orthodox Calendar cover
Each year the makers of this calendar reach out to let me know when their new calendar is available. It has always given me a good laugh – who knew orthodox garb could be so interesting. Maybe this will give some of you ideas for Halloween costumes later this month.
You can purchase a copy of the 2014 Orthodox Wall Calendar here.
Gratuitous bum photo to inspire you to get up and enjoy the day.
The summer is over (wimper) but the Crown & Anchor, Purgatory and others have events planned this weekend to welcome guys arriving in Ptown for Mates Leather Weekend.
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