City Under the Sea

It was a sea of men on our way to work this morning! And this particular man fascinated us with that stylish, yet reserved and focused look. Of course, we swoon whenever we see a man in a red jacket. And this man had a treasure trove of fashion going on underneath the jacket! Let's see, there was a luxurious shawl-collar gray fleece (perfect pairing with a red jacket), and under that was a subtle, yet unmistakable madras plaid shirt. What style! And in the depths of winter no less.

Watching him and observing his fabulous layering reminded us of those classic librarian scenes where the buttoned-up reserved librarian suddenly takes off her glasses and lets her hair fall aggressively out of it's bun.

Location: Red Line at Harvard

Imagined Profession: Library Consultant (FT came up with that, he's still scarred by the "Bounty Hunter" profession GB came up with a few days ago)

Photographer: GB

Ride the Wild Surf

Sometimes travel on the Green Line can be a bit like being caught in the wild surf at the beach. Being tossed about, tossed around, and jostled all over. Yet this handsome fellow shows that he's the master of the wild surf. Cool, calm, and collected, he deftly communicates with others whilst standing unsupported on our train as it hurtles beneath our fair city.

Nice Pea Coat, too!

Location: Green Line at Copley

Imagined Profession: Bookkeeper

Photographer: GB

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

We've been hearing so much news overnight about the spectacular defeat of Judge Roy Moore that we now have stuck in our heads the film title The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean. We're not going to complain, though, because the results of the Alabama Senate election are a sweet sweet victory. And we spotted this fine looking fellow above whilst we were on our way home to watch the election results. A man of inspiration on a gloomy day, and a harbinger of the good news we were to learn just a few hours later.

Location: Green Line at Northeastern

Imagined Profession: Research Technician

Photographer: FT

Return to Treasure Island

We're not quite sure why but this handsome gentleman had our thoughts turning towards pirates and hidden treasures. And adventure on the T became an adventure on the high seas. Sailing high across the Charles River we wondered surprise awaited us next. Ah... daydreaming on the commute to work can be so much fun!

Location: Red Line at Charles/MGH
Imagined Profession: Bounty Hunter
Photographer: FTH

The Loved One

A handsome fellow in gray is a standout fellow with a black and white background. Clearly he's a man dear to other people's hearts. And he's a sharing fellow, too!

Speaking of loved ones, in Boston we are digesting the news that Fenway Health's CEO has suddenly resigned after it became known that he was covering up sexual harassment and bullying by a senior physician against Fenway Health employees. We just want to make sure we are clear on our thoughts about this:

1). This was not "inadvertent" on Fenway Health's part. It was deliberate.
2). We support organizations that speak truth to power, not those that use power to cover up the truth.
3). We support organizations that serve the marginalized, not those that marginalize people.

At this time of year-end giving we encourage you to be thoughtful and strategic about where you direct your assets.

Location: Red Line at Park
Imagined Profession: Public Relations Specialist
Photographer: GB

Saturday Island

A day of snow and cold, yet our bear of a bud was like an island of warmth in winter. The precision of the trim on his moustache is particularly noteworthy, as is the gym bag because it shows he's a man who stays in shape!

Location: Red Line at Charles/MGH
Imagined Profession: Healthcare Administration
Photographer: GB

The Last Chance

It's snowing at a brisk pace, 6" has accumulated at our HOTT Headquarters at Harvard Square as of 8pm, and that means the Red Line is at risk of shutting down. It's this handsome gentleman's last chance to "get outta Dodge"! Whether or not he makes it home, we're certain he'll keep warm with his delicious facial hair, wool Pea Coat, and snow-resistant boots. What a fine form!

Periodically we receive comments that we don't give the Blue Line enough coverage. It's a fair point to make, but we rarely find a need to ride the Blue Line unless we need to ride our bikes to the other side of Boston Harbor. So we only get Blue Line gents during the warmer months.

But....

Our HOTT Crew is a fan of tiny houses and we stumbled across this unique take on how to make use of a discarded Blue Line train. We think if we perched one of these atop our HOTT Crew penthouse in Harvard Square it would make a handy guest apartment for when our HOTT Crew friend Dodie comes to visit!

Location: Red Line at Harvard
Imagined Profession: Biologist
Photographer: GB