Showing posts with label Pandemic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pandemic. Show all posts

Friday, April 30, 2021

What Timothee Chalamet Does During A Pandemic?

Timothee Chalamet

Ever wonder what Timothee Chalamet has been doing during the Pandemic? Well Mr. Chalamet recently took to his Instagram and stated "I've been playing with myself all day."

How's that for honesty? Well it turns out Timothee, who stars in the upcoming adaptation of Dune was quite literally doing just that "playing with himself." 

"Yes" Minions he was playing with his Dune action figure based on him from the upcoming movie. I know what you all were thinking and that I am sure is also true as well. 

Here is a photo he posted of the action figure posed on his coffee table who looks like he's about to head into an epic journey across the living room.

There you have it, the secret is out, like all of us, Timothee Chalamet plays with himself all day during a Pandemic.

Mic Drop! 

Timothee on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/tchalamet/   

Monday, April 12, 2021

Flying High

Whatever Blows Your Dress Up
Anna Kendrick

This week I'm gonna be like Anna Kendrick's dress, flying high! That's correct Minions, I am finally laser focused on losing that Pandemic 25 as I like to refer to my extra weight gain as. I am in the zone and I'm gonna do it!!!

Anna's dress is a symbol for the energy that I have and will put into this endeavor. While I am sure that wasn't her intent when she struck a pose in her BAFTA awards gown that she attended virtually from her home in Los Angeles, it works visually on that level for yours truly. That's all that really matters when one is inspired by something, they need to run with it.

Thus you all now have a mission to fulfill, find a visual that inspires you to work on whatever goal you set for yourself this week.

If I can do it anyone can!

Anna on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/annakendrick47/   

Monday, February 8, 2021

Monday Motivation

Let's eat the music, there is a vast majority of us out there who are struggling with those Pandemic pounds. This quote from my friend Dr. Nina caught my eye, thus it is today's Monday Motivation, indeed.

I for one have never owned a scale, so honestly I do not know what I weigh at this point and juncture. All I know is that I lost a substantial amount of weight and gained a lot of it back. I used to weigh in at the gym on occasion, remember those? 

For this part of my journey I am not going to weigh myself at all I'm simply going to work on being healthy and in shape, for what I want to be. Not what a piece of plastic tells me who I should be.

Another trick I use to help myself is instead of saying "I need to watch what I eat and lose some weight" I say instead "I will watch what I eat and lose some weight" Yeah, it's the little things. 

For more Monday Motivation give Dr. Nina a follow on Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/dr.nina.psychoanalyst/?hl=en   

Monday, December 14, 2020

Just Because...Colin Farrell

Hobo Chic
Colin Farrell

Just Because it's Monday and we all need motivation, Just Because I'm in the mood for some Man Candy & Just Because we all need some levity and leering. It's time for some Colin Farrell, woot!

See Colin looking "So Fetch" dressed down and getting himself some, coffee, that is. What did you think I was going to say? Tell me, and tell me now. OK, fine be that way.

Moving on, Colin is the epitome of Pandemic dressed down chic is his reindeer pajama bottoms and tattered sweat shirt. Hey, who says some random, worn out items from your wardrobe thrown on with only comfort in mind can not be sexy. These days being and looking comfortable is pretty exciting on many levels.

Thus today, why don't you throw on whatever you damn well want and wear it in public and, well, strut!

Ciao!

Colin on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0268199/  

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Michael's Musings

Social Distancing Selfie Portrait 
Michael Shinafelt

Here we are, back where we started at the beginning of the Pandemic. Lockdown in Los Angeles...sigh! Since I am one who has always done my part I find this a rather frustrating quandary. 

Thus today I am going to try to focus on self care and positive things like pregnant mermaids. Yeah, now that's the ticket...

Intercourse Monsters need love too

Congratulations to Elliot Page!

I'm giving the gift that keeps on giving this year: A Christmas Bag of Threats

Mommie Dearest memes truly annoy me. The more you know

Saw The Invisible Man redo with Elisabeth Moss. Did I like it??? Let's put it this way at 91% fresh I have now seen the most overrated movie on Rotten Tomatoes.

My Little Pony Boy, discuss 

Hey Santa, I've been naughty and it was worth it! You fat judgmental bastard!!!

I have so many questions...

Woman Crush of the Week - Miley Cyrus because her latest Plastic Hearts is awesomeness personified. She also does a great cover of one of my favorite songs ever Hole's Doll Parts, so there! 

Never have I ever heard of an egg roll referred to in that way

After losing last night's Powerball, I'm going to declare myself the winner and file lawsuits until I win!

This Holiday Season may your pies and stuffing be warm and moist like your whore mouth

Amazing how polite The White House has gotten recently, with everyone saying "Pardon Me"

What's in your wallet right here, right now?

Meet me out back at:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Shine A Light

Johnny Rzeznik
The Goo Goo Dolls


SHINE A LIGHT

A Special Light of Day Concert Stream Fundraiser for Asbury Park Dinner Table

 Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik Highlights 19-Artist Fundraiser from Producers of Annual ‘Light Of Day’ Winterfest Extravaganza – Sunday, Nov. 22

 

Proceeds Support Pandemic-Challenged Restaurants and the Food-Insecure in Legendary Seaside Resort

 

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Jim Babjak of The Smithereens, The Weeklings, John Easdale of Dramarama, James Maddock, Richard Barone of The Bongos, Ben Arnold, Danielia Cotton also among Performers

 

"As winter approaches, The Light of Day Foundation shines its light on the growing issue of food insecurity during the Covid crisis in an effort to raise money and awareness to support its spiritual hometown and the great work of Asbury Park Dinner Table”

- Tony Pallagrosi, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Light of Day Foundation

 

The world seems to change on an hourly basis, but there is at least one thing that remains constant: When help is needed, Light of Day’s musical family is always there to lend a hand — and a tune.

 

That’s been the case countless times, and will be once again beginning 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 as 19 Garden State music makers combine their talents for SHINE A LIGHT, a streaming musical event in support of ASBURY PARK DINNER TABLE.

 

The non-profit organization is dedicated to helping Asbury Park’s dining industry — a key component of the town’s stunning rebirth as a leisure and entertainment destination — which has been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to helping local residents who are experiencing food insecurity as the pandemic rages. The concept behind APDT is that donations it receives are spent at local eateries to purchase meals for those in need.

 

Heading up the formidable talent roster is Johnny Rzeznik, lead singer of superstar rock act, The Goo Goo Dolls. He’ll be joined by 18 other artists including longtime Bruce Springsteen collaborator Joe Grushecky and his band, The Houserockers, Jim Babjak of The Smithereens, Jersey Shore favorites The Weeklings and a host of acclaimed singer-songwriters, among them Richard Barone of The Bongos, James Maddock, Ben Arnold and Danielia Cotton. Each artist will perform one song. See below for the complete list of participants.

 

The event will formally kick off right before 11 a.m. as Tom Cunningham, host of the Jersey Shore Sunday morning radio institution Springsteen on Sunday on 107.1 “The Boss,” will “shine a light” on the presentation and direct his listeners to Light of Day’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxn20nnBJoPVkfyiqxjcLg) channel and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LOD2000).

 

You can also join the APDT Watch Party at https://www.facebook.com/APDinnerTable.

 

This very special event is being staged by the Asbury Park-based Light of Day Foundation (LOD), whose annual January-long concert series in support of Parkinson’s Disease research and treatment have been a Jersey staple for more than two decades. “As winter approaches and the issue of food insecurity during this COVID crisis grows, The Light of Day Foundation will ‘shine its light’ in an effort to raise money and awareness to support its spiritual hometown and the great work of Asbury Park Dinner Table,”  said Tony Pallagrosi, LOD’s executive director and co-founder.

 

“The Asbury Park Dinner Table is honored to have the Light of Day Foundation “shine a light” on us as we now face the Winter months, which normally are stark in Asbury Park, but now are at a crisis stage with the addition of the pandemic. We also thank and appreciate the artists donating their time and talent to this concert fundraiser in the Asbury Park community spirit that many of us know is something very special,” added Allison Kolarik, co-founder, Asbury Park Dinner Table.   

Friday, September 18, 2020

It's National Cheeseburger Day!!!

Nom! Nom! Nom!
Chrissy Teigen

OK, I am supposed to be watching what I eat due to, like most of you, packing on some excess pandemic pounds. It's time for those visitors to leave, I've lost them before and I can lose them again! 

This being stated I might have to cave and celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with fellow CB enthusiast Chrissy Teigen. 

Doesn't Chrissy's fresh from the grill CB speak to you by saying "Eat Me?"

Oh yes it does...nom, nom, nom!!!

Today is shaping up to be like an episode of a show called Burgers Gone Wild. I think I must partake in mass quantities.

The decision has been made to give a temporary restraining order to my pandemic pounds against me, but just today, I'm coming for you tomorrow unwanted weight gain.

Mic Drop!

National Cheeseburger Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-cheeseburger-day-september-18/  

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Hump Day & Chill

The Gilmore Boy
Ben Gilmore

Another Wednesday another Hump Day & Chill Pandemic style. Actually this one is so very Pandemic as the photo shoot of today's Hump Day & Chill subject, actor Ben Gilmore was shot in May.

Every wonder why an actor takes it all off for photographs? There are many angles and reasons and Tye Briggs chat with Ben for his Favorite Hunks & Other Things blog is here to shed light on those reasons, at least Ben's.

I always like it when Tye gets to the meat of things, so to speak. What's that, will Ben place a Hump Day & Chill in your, uh, you know what?

Well he does mine, and I'm pretty sure many of you will concur. 

So another day in the Pandemic USA, let's live our best lives and Hump Day & Chill to Ben at the link below.

Don't forget to wash your hands before and especially after!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2020/08/creative-radiance-ben-gilmore-by-gordon.html 

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

"I Was Wearing Face Shields Before It Was A Thing"

The Look
Lady Gaga

This past Sunday the MTV Video Music Awards happened. "No" I didn't watch, from the looks of things perhaps I should have. At least they acknowledged the Pandemic (unlike a certain orange piece of fecal matter I can think of) - and looks like they put on a great show in spite of it (it's amazing how restrictions can trigger creativity) 

Giving birth to the quote "I Was Wearing Face Shields Before It Was A Thing" that was uttered by the star of the evening Lady Gaga. Gaga made her entrance paying homage to iconic VMA Statue and proceeded to make masks fashion and fun throughout the rest of the affair.

Thus I am leaving you with Lady Gaga giving us mask fashion realness and providing levity during the Pandemic that is still afoot. You're Welcome 😎






Gaga on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/ladygaga/?hl=en  

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Orange Crush

On Sundays We Wear Orange
Katy Perry

"See the pretty girl in that mirror there
Who can that attractive girl be
Such a pretty face, such a pretty dress
Such a pretty smile, such a pretty me" - "I Feel Pretty" West Side Story


How are you feeling today? Do you feel pretty? Perhaps you should be crushing it in orange like Katy Perry.

Seriously I have never seen anyone make pregnancy look so glamorous (it isn't) or effortless, especially during a pandemic no less.

Well the Katy Train, orange or otherwise keeps moving during this challenging time. Girl has an album to promote and has figured out how to just do it!

Honestly she is a source of inspiration to us all, if she can manage in her condition then what are you doing?!?! 

Let's bend it like Perry - keep up with Katy if you can...

Katy on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/katyperry/?hl=en  

Monday, July 20, 2020

Monday Motivation

Color Me Inspired
Jon Hamm
Today's Monday Motivation is inspiration. While I have been very inspired creatively during this pandemic there is the occasional dry spot. Thus this morning I was surfing the Internet in search of some.

Well I found it in the form of Jon Hamm in a t-shirt, shorts, mask and flip flops. How is that inspiring you may ask? Well it got my creative juices flowing if you get  my drift, and I think you do...

Not everything that inspires me is adjacent to lust, but in this very moment, right here, right now that is what is doing the trick

Hey tomorrow's inspiration could be a piece of art or a dog I see while out and about. Perhaps it will  be another human being's act of kindness. That's the exciting thing about getting inspired you just never no where it's coming from, but it always does and often surprises.

Now if you'll excuse me, I got to go baste some Hamm

Jon on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0358316/  

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Hump Day & Chill

When In Rome...
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
After a month of having endured repeat episodes with cast commentary, we have made it to Hump Day & Chill again with (finally) a brand new episode of  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airing tonight, Yay! 

The reason for the month long gap? Well the 411 is because of the current pandemic they were behind on filming the confessionals. Which makes sense, because they would not be able to shoot them until after the show is completely edited and in the can as the women of BH don't really know what footage has been used until the final cut.

So, the women are jet setting off to Rome soon, as the photo above shows. Lets cross our fingers that when in Rome they do as the Romans do. Which means be more of a lover than a fighter. I know wishful thinking, right?!

Personally I am just glad that my Hump Day & Chill guilty pleasure is back, times are tough enough without having to endure repeat episodes with cast commentary.

Go RHOBH at the link below -
https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills  

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Just Because...Pandemic Fashion

Little Blue Dress
Scarlett Johansson

Just Because there is still a pandemic happening, Just Because it's Tuesday & Just Because she's Scarlett Johansson - it's time for some Pandemic Fashion!!!

Well OK, perhaps it's not really fashion, but look at Scarlett rock a simple blue print dress with a color coordinated mask. Hey, we gotta make the best of the situation, no?

Keeping it simple is sometimes the best way to go and can actually be more effective as a fashion statement than glam, especially during a warm Summery day in The Hamptons.

Thus take a cue from Scar-Jo and make your Summer of Pandemic fashionable.

Now to find my basic walking shorts and a simple yet stylish, Black T-Shirt...

Scarlett on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0424060/

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Class Of 2020

The Immaculate Hear Of Mary
Class Of 2020
Photo:
Michael Shinafelt
Congratulations to the Class of 2020, you made it! Too bad about the pandemic, but there have been many inventive and wonderful ways your graduation year has been and will be celebrated. For instance this past weekend when I was walking by The Immaculate Heart Of Mary they were having a parking lot graduation. 

Basically everyone sat in their cars as the ceremony took place, when the students name was called out they were to don their mask and go up to the stage to accept their diploma. Clever, fun and still full of the possibility of the usual Graduation Day embarrassment.

People have taken to the streets to salute you and famous world figures have recorded special messages and songs on YouTube just for you. 

Let's face it you special day may not have been the usual pomp and circumstance, but it will always be very special, because of how unique it was, you will have some very amazing memories when you look back on this. I am going to leave you with President Obama and his wife Michelle with their message to you.

Congrats to all of you, well done!!!



Graduation on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduation

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Poolside With Lizzo

A Whole Mood
Lizzo
Summertime and the living is Lizzo! OK, while it's not quite Summer, but it is Memorial Day Weekend, and Lizzo is giving us Pandemic Poolside Fashion.

"Yes" the new normal is here and Lizzo is leading the way with her teeny weeny floral bikini, along with matching gloves and face mask.

Safety and health will is what's in fashion for the sunshine seasons, get used to it and keep yourself and others from harms way.

Welcome to Summer 2020 Minions! Don't let the sun block hit you in the booty on your way out...

Lizzo on IG -

Monday, May 18, 2020

I Love A Parade!

Today's Your Birthday?
Bella Thorne & Ruby Rose
Even though there will be no Gay Pride Parades come June there will be plenty of  other parades in the form of drive by Birthday Celebrations

"Yes" It's the pandemic thing to do, keep your Social Distance and such. Check out Bella Thorne and Ruby Rose partaking in a drive by celebration.

For who I do not know, they are keeping it on the DL, down low in the age of Covid 19. Someone needs to write a novel with that title and subject matter, Hmmmmmm...

Anyway if you happen to have a Birthday today, be like Bella and Ruby keep it real, and DL.

It's Monday, correct???

Bella on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/bellathorne/?hl=en

Ruby on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/rubyrose/?hl=en

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Hump Day & Chill

Meditate
Jennifer Aniston
“There’s usually some sort of meditation at that point. Usually 20 minutes, or 10 if I can’t get the full amount of time in. It’s a set [Transcendental Meditation mantra] that I do every time." - Jennifer Aniston 

With Summer officially being canceled due to the pandemic lock down, stress and anxiety levels are pretty high at present. Might I suggest you ask yourself: "What would Jennifer Aniston do?"

Meditate naturally. Honestly it's something so easy to do, and it makes you feel focused and less agitated and susceptible to negative or depressing energy and thoughts.

I know when I do it as I am fading off in my bed for the evening I wake up feeling amazing.

What's that you say? You don't know how to achieve this goal? Nonsense there are apps for it as well as online articles and instruction.

So let's make our Wednesday a little calmer and Hump Day & Chill with some meditation. Just do it! You'll thank me later 😃

Meditation on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation

Monday, May 11, 2020

Sign O' The Times

I just want your extra time and your, Kiss
Selma Blair & Ron Carlson

Hello Minions, in case you are wondering it's Monday. This photo of Selma Blair and her guy Ron Carlson sharing a kiss while waiting for coffee in Studio City, CA perfectly captures a moment in time during this point of history of the world.

I mean come on, nothing says pandemic more then a masked kiss in public between two love birds. Except for perhaps the bird that is attacking people in my neighborhood. Yeah there's a bird who obviously is aggressive about defending it's nest even though it's up in a tree and the sidewalk is three feet away from it, when people walk by the bird starts making loud nasty noises and then comes at you. It pecked me and one of my neighbors (and more I'm sure I don't know about) in the back. So there's that going on too.

Too bad it was too frantic for me to catch a photo of, so now I walk on the opposite side of the street from the side my apartment building is actually on. Meh.

Enjoy your Monday, "Yes" it's Monday, really I promise 😎

Selma on IG -

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Michael's Musings

Say Hello To My Quarantine Friend..
Michael Shinafelt
We have arrived at yet another episode of As The Quarantine Turns...this week there was much ado about Hollywood on Netflix. Did I binge it? "Yes." What did I think about it? That's for me to know and you to find out, on with the show Minions!!!

Demons have an awful sense of humor, can you blame them? They live in Hell...

Sorry to hear that Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne have split, not even a sex bench could keep them together 💔

I don't  wear fur but I do eat _______ that's correct Minions it's time to fill in the blank

The latest trend? After everything you say add: "I was just being sarcastic"

Given the reaction everyone's having to Adele's weight loss I assume this means the pandemic is over?!

Oh, so what did I think of Hollywood on Netflix? Did I like it or not? Computer says: NO

Who else wants to show Sutton Stracke on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills the proverbial door and hopes it hits her on the way out?

Dylan McDemott just ran naked through my mind (if only he'd done that in Hollywood, but we'll always have the first season of American Horror Story)


Woman Crush of the Week - Mira Sorvino for being one of the good things in that train wreck known as Hollywood on Netflix

Tell me who, who, who took the cookies from the cookie jar? Was it you?

Murder Hornets, because 2020 hasn't been fun enough

I miss eavesdropping 

Bambi goes to the club alone...

The End

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