Tag: humor

Plate of the day…

Plate of the day…

There’s not really much to say here other than at least the dude is giving everyone a fair warning…. Photo by Alexis LaMonica

Dot Day Dancing is Addictive…

Dot Day Dancing is Addictive…

I told you…Dot Day totally makes you want to dance. Well, Dot Day combined with a 30 pack. It’s really a special day..and this guy totally knows what I’m talking about.  

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?

Over the years I have seen some pretty creative marriage proposals, and they usually go off without a hitch. But like any good Dot Rat, I believe in a back up plan. Perhaps a well planned escape route if the lady says no. This Portuguese dude took the plunge on a flight recently. Now this guy made what turned out to be a really brilliant move. Brilliant because he upped his chances of her not declining his offer because he put her on the spot in front of a large audience at her workplace. I mean it wouldn’t be showing much stewardship if a stewardess said no in front of the passengers…that’s just sacrilegious…her job is to keep them happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8erZNhOfbPQ

On the other hand it could have gone horribly wrong. What if she was horsing the pilot on the DL? Bam! She says hell no!  I saw Flight with Denzel Washington, I know how pilots roll, some women just can’t resist them. This dude could have easily been the stupidest pr*ck on the plane. Thank god that wasn’t the case, and he didn’t have to sit there in front of all those people for the duration of the flight to Barcelona.

If that was a Dot Rat, he would board with nothing less than a 30 pack of beers, a parachute and the receipt for the ring. The whole thing is a giant leap of faith and kudos to Portuguese guy for executing his plan. I’m just saying you should as much faith in your ability to leap from 30,000 feet if the sh*t hits the fan. And no, I wouldn’t leave any beers for Denzel……

 

 

Jagr says good morning…

Jagr says good morning…

Jags asked me to “send sexy picture” to all his friends in Dot and he wants Adams Sporting Goods to come back. I told him Beantown Athletics was just as kick ass and he agreed but mentioned “they don’t sell Nike Cortez and Champion sweater”. 

Mister Malcolm drops some knowledge…

Mister Malcolm drops some knowledge…

While shooting a TV advertisement in Dorchester, John Laing, candidate for Mayor of Boston was graced with the smooth dance moves of a fellow Dot Rat, Mister Malcolm. It’s evident that Mister Malcolm is just solid gold, straight magic and any other figure of speech 

Have you met Captain Southie?

Have you met Captain Southie?

Recovery is a process, and Captain Southie is right in the mix. I get the impression he’s living at the Gavin House at the moment. Anyway I’m psyched he’s keeping a video journal of his process. This guy lets it fly, and I appreciate that. I’m not accounting for his roomie “Sticky Pants”.

He’s all over the place, he’s having awakenings….and it’s fun to watch him rant. Reminds me of about 80% of my friends! Be warned,  he likes to swear but I’m sure my fellow Dot Rats can appreciate that…..enjoy!

You like Irish kids?

You like Irish kids?

The latest episode of Massholes with Kacey Barnfield is priceless….enjoy! Massholes Episode 19:

Jocked?

Jocked?

Ahhh good ole Wainwright park….many fun days spent here. Check out little man enjoying a spring day at the old park during a community BBQ. He’s got some rhythm and he’s certainly not camera shy….but I’m still trying to figure out if he’s playing off 

Menino and Mom…

Menino and Mom…

So here I am, sitting at City Hospital (or Boston Medical Center for you youngins) in a wing of the hospital named for the Capo di tutti capi,(The Boss of all Bosses) Mayor Tom Menino. It’s surgery day for my mother, she’s finally having her hip replaced. I can’t help but to find this ironic given his announcement today and the ribbing I have given the Mayor over the years.

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You can’t help but feel the presence of Mumbs all around this city of ours. Like all good mayors, he has memorialized himself everywhere. When he walked into the office for the first time, the central artery was still standing, the Seaport District was a cement wasteland, the old Boston Garden was still standing and WBCN was playing Nirvana songs while Curt Cobain was still breathing. 20 years….plenty of time to get his name on just about every major advancement in the City of Boston that we take advantage of on a daily basis. Including the first internet connection in city hall and our city’s first website. His nickname the “urban mechanic” is well deserved.

The secret sauce to the success of Menino lies in his ability to rule with an iron fist. He’s a masterful delegator that has surrounded himself with only the most loyal of people. If you weren’t exactly loyal, he knew about it and made sure you felt it in one form or another. The “naughty list” has been a sticking point in a few debates over the years. Mumbs made his fair share of enemies due to his policy. A typical meeting for candidates running against him were held privately out of fear of repercussion. If you worked for Boston or was a loved one of someone who did, you stayed clear of any public showing of support to a challenger. He always had feet on the ground scouting for him. For better or worse, this has served Mumbs well. When challenged with shady links to Suffolk construction or accusations of favoritism given to family members on the BPD, this demand for unyielding loyalty proved to be his Teflon….NOTHING stuck to the Capo.

Mumbs was never an orator, whenever our president or foreign heads of state would visit Boston his fat tongue would make me cringe. Like all good Bostonians, Mumbs was quick to take jabs at himself publicly for this shortcoming. Although, Menino never let this define him, which endeared him to the average Joe. I gotta admit, I will miss is his sports commentary…..so will Wilcock and Gonk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zcOSe843pQ

It’s the end of an era in Boston. The retirement office at city hall is probably flooded with requests. Judgement day for the loyalists is near but most have no worries because Mumbs has carried them for 20 years. Others will blend into the woodwork either because of their skill sets or unions. For a chosen few, the bridges they have burned in support of their Capo are going to be the source of an anxiety filled summer.

I’m looking forward to a new mayor, Mumbs has done a good job, but we are due for a fresh vision for our city. Someone with a common sense approach to the major problems facing our city that comes from experience. Someone who knows that curbing violence on our streets is facilitated not only with a tough stance, but with good economics and a change of the single parent culture so prevalent in the inner city. Kids that answer to 2 parents tend to be more accountable. Making sure parents have access to solid jobs further strengthens those families. Make life so hard on deadbeat dads that walking away from a child is just not an option. WTF…It sounds like I’m running for Christ’s sake.

Now I have written this article in small chunks throughout the course of the day here at the Menino Pavilion. Mom came through ok, she’s a little sick from the drugs but she’s a Grove Hall girl and tough as nails. I tested her comprehension a bit to see where her head was at. The convo went like this…

Ma, did you play your numbers? – “Now how the frig am I supposed to do that?”

Ma, are you hungry? (I know she didn’t eat since yesterday) – She gave me the finger.

Ma, you know Menino is retiring? – “Yeah, he was good but he’s getting old.”

What do you think of Marty Walsh? – “He’s from Dorchester right? Handsome guy?”

Yeah he’s a Dot Rat Ma…Do you think he would be a good Mayor? – “I like him…Can you ask the nurse for some ginger ale?”

Now, I’m really not sure what Marty’s plans are, but Mom has spoken. Here’s a young guy with a great resume that gets it. And man would I love to vote for a Dot Rat….

Looking at my old Jim Brett sign is like dusting off the old 86 Superbowl tape… PAINFUL!

Congrats Mumbs…..you where a great Mayo!

The sights and sounds of St Patrick’s Day…

The sights and sounds of St Patrick’s Day…

Jamming out to Clinton Sparks in Dot… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc9G5msY6Jg Harlem Shake time… Tips from an Irishman… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hbaR6qHciY A participant’s perspective…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vVIOjYUGmE Apparently it’s raining men… An amateur on the Orange Line… A little dancing… The commute… The Dropkicks… Timelapse… Barry White was Black Irish? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIG13H92Fww Ok…I’m