My Red Sox Fitted

So I was talking with Stipes the other day on how I could provide a way to get in a glimpse of the life of a Massachusetts resident. I decided the best way to attack this was to talk once a week about local buzz stories. Much like the overarching theme of our blog and podcast, I am going to try and mix up topics so you as a viewer and reader don't get 8 straight blogs of Rick Porcello and how he is going to once again be the ace of the rotation. Much like any city, Boston faces its ups and downs and to address the local flavor I want to pick one buzz worthy topic that best encapsulates what it means to be from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. While I am not from Boston myself, I still know how the city operates. It's a blue collared town that enjoys the great times and fights back during the rough ones. Yes I pronounce my R's in most words, but I would be lying if I said I didn't know my own kind. Boston is littered with people that an NFL announcer would use to describe a white slot receiver (see Julian Edelman): First in last out on the job, not afraid to do the dirty work, a gym rat, a little stubborn, and just wants what's best for the team. While I am not Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting or Casey Affleck in the Dunkin SNL skit, I still got my Red Sox fitted, and this is my own spin on Massachusetts tales:

Today's topic focuses on an anti-transgender bus that rolled into Boston today. Sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage, amongst other snarky names for organizations, the bus and it's occupants conveyed the message that "It's Biology: Boys will be boys and girls will be girls" or something of the sort, nonetheless sad. As much as a staple as clam chowder, or Fenway Park, Boston is known for it's progressive nature and to be incessantly Democratic, just take a look at the Kennedy Compound. That being said, you can imagine how this message was greeted by the local inhabitants. Almost instantaneously, per most reports, protesters surrounded the area to show their displeasure with the bus and offer solidarity to those affected by this hateful message. A rather important figure in Massachusetts government, Mayor Marty Walsh, also offered an olive branch to the cause, and support the movement, by hanging the transgender flag outside City Hall.

The bus, according to those on board, was mainly there to spread awareness on topics such as the "Bathroom Bill". While garnering attention in local and national media, I believe they picked the wrong state to try and promote their message. Regardless of background, Bostonians do have a knack to get in the ring and hit back, so watch where punches are being thrown, Anti-Transgender Bus. Regardless of which side you fall on in transgender-rights, society is changing, so you can either get with the times, or fall behind, the choice is certainly yours. Also, hat tip to those who stood up for change, this Boston Red Sox fitted bows down to you. That does it for this tale, until next time Commonwealth.