Time Stood Still

Our world became a blur. The only thing in focus was this sumptuously elegant hottie in a dapper chapeau. The distressed jeans clung effortlessly to his flat stomach, giving a hint of hope at seeing what surely must be a six pack of abs unlike anything we've ever seen before. The black cardigan vest layered underneath a gray fleece jacket provided form, fashion and warmth. The stance... irresistible.

And our Hotties on the T Boxing Day Gala was a phenomenal success!

Our formal gathering began in the library (above) with an informal charcuterie board on the heirloom cutting board we acquired in Provence. The finest selection of cured Provencal-style meats were on hand, and we introduced our surprise guest for the evening, the Mayor of Gloucester, Carolyn Kirk!

Our friend Dodie (who is from Gloucester and brought Carolyn Kirk to our gala) was introduced to her gala gown for the evening (above)! We were honored that Mayor Kirk chose our gala to announce that she just accepted a position in the incoming new Governor's administration. Gloucester's loss is Massachusetts' gain. We just hope Gloucester Councilor Sefatia Romeo Theken doesn't become Acting Mayor. She once stole our table at Alchemy and we've never forgiven her. Anyway, we must say that Dodie's gown also served as a fabulous Christmas decoration in library! Dodie did feel a bit prickly in her dress, which didn't seem to adversely affect her demeanor, but it did induce an insatiable hunger!

Prior to retiring to our HOTT Headquarters' formal dining room Dodie grabbed 2 slices of bread, swept a very large amount of "ham" (Jamon Iberico de Bellota from Formaggio, $198 per pound) off of the charcuterie board, and chowed down on a sandwich. Dodie quoted her favorite film character, Scarlet O'Hara (Gone With the Wind) and said, "As God as my witness, I'll never go hungry again!".

We hope your Boxing Day was as wonderful as ours!

Location: Red Line at UMass/JFK

Imagined Profession: Social Media Manager

Photographer: FTH