Michael's Musings

And This Cross Is Your...
Michael Shinafelt

"And this curve, is your smile, And this cross, is your heart, And this line, is your path" Red Shoes, Kate Bush

It's only the second day post my bunion surgery and it feels like an eternity. I have been for the most part off my feet per Drs. orders. Also having erratic sleep patterns and lack of appetite. For someone who is usually very active as I am this is not the best case scenario. It's not the worst either. My mantra "This line is your path"...

Imagine a world where air came to earth in balloons, 99 red ones to be exact

Go Speed Racist, Go!

On a lighter "Go" note "Go Flash Go" from the 1980 camp classic Flash Gordon (for those who are young)

Big Little Lies season two finale this Sunday...can't wait!

Remember when you were reading your History Books and couldn't wrap your head around how Nazi Germany happened? 

Did you hear? They are going to reopen a hair gel mine in Kentucky? Now THIS is what Fake News is

In case you care the Emmy Nominations were announced yesterday, doesn't it now seem so far away?

Caught Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! on the rooftop of The Montalban Theater in Hollywood this past Friday. My first time seeing it on a big screen. It's bonkers! In case you are wondering that is a recommendation 😉

Woman Crush of the Week - Laura Dern, she puts the top in over the top on Big Little Lies

It is blue, it reminds me of you

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Oh wait, I don't have a cookie jar, nor do I buy cookies

Got Wine?

Big Brother apparently is airing and everyone is complaining about the disgusting contestants on Twitter. So whats your point???

I like to ride my bicycle, but at this point I'd settle to be able to get to Trader Joe's in an Uber

Mention it all to me here -
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

Everyone Know It's Kenny!

This week's Hump Day & Chill honor goes to Baker and Adams for their simple yet compelling, not to mention downright sexy images of model Kenny.

Baker and Adams also shoot against one of my favorite things a stark white backdrop. Kenny has a sexy ease, a comfort in his own skin that is quite evident while he is naked in front of the camera.

This might be because, or might not be because, Kenny is a dancer (who am I kidding it is because Kenny is a dancer.) 😃 Wow does this make for some sensual, erotic photos that need to be Hump Day & Chilled to ASAP, like now, right here, in the moment, as it were...

Tye as in Tye Briggs Favorite Hunks & Other Things gets to the bottom, so to speak of, what made this shoot so special.

So what are waiting for? I've already started, roll with me by clicking on the link below. Down below, below your belt, ahem!

Now where did I put that...???

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2018/07/stark-white-kenny-by-baker-and-adams.html  

Just Because... "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"

Pals
Mariska Hargitay & Peter Gallagher

Just Because it will become the longest running TV Drama in history this season, twenty-one years and counting. Just Because it is one of my favorite TV Shows ever & Just Because Mariska Hargiaty is terrific as Olivia Benson. Here she is along with another actor I like, Peter Gallagher on the set the upcoming record breaking season in NYC.

It never ceases to amaze me how intricate, clever and compelling Law and Order: SVU storylines are. The coolest thing about them is they start out headed in one direction and more often than not veer off into another one you would have never thought. "Yes" snd they all make logical sense.

Along with top notch actors, the writers are amazing as well. When I see these stories unfold, as a writer I think to myself "Wow! How did they come up with that?!"

To keep a show going this many years and maintain the quality and keep it's audience is no small feat. 

Congratulations to all involved I am looking forward to this season dropping, can't wait to watch!

Law and Order: SVU on Twitter ("Yes" I follow it on there)
https://twitter.com/nbcsvu

Monday Motivation

Pump It Jam!
Gal Gadot

Today's Monday Motivation is the heavy topic of weightlifting, something that I recently discovered at the age of 53. I attempted lifting in my twenties and couldn't stand it. Then post my fifty pound weight loss I was told by someone close to me that I would start lifting weights. Well this person used to be a trainer and I told them if they wanted me to do that they would coach me on what they thought I should do and how to proceed correctly.

They did, and I now do! I F#cking enjoy lifting weights now. I think I figured out why. There is more to it than bulking up, also at this point in my life anything I do, I am doing for myself. Another reason, is I now know how to do each set of weights I was assigned to do with properly and with intent. Meaning I like the control I have while engaging in this form of exercise.

For visual inspiration on this Monday I bring you Wonder Woman herself Gal Gadot hitting those beasts and hitting them hard! As her T-Shirt says: JOCK and indeed she is...!!!

Take that Monday!

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

Silly Sunday

Since I am feeling Silly on a Sunday and Taylor Swift is in the spotlight right here, right now I thought it would let the good times roll and post her goofy AF Got Milk? ad.

First off let me state I am NOT a milk drinker. I can't stand it, but Taylor apparently does judging from her milk stache bringing all the boys to the yard. 

All of the Got Milk? ads are sublime in how ridiculous they are, but Swifty gets the singling out for this Silly Sunday. 

Now get out there and get yourself some...

Mooooooo!

Taylor on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/taylorswift/?hl=en 

You've Got To Have Friends

"The Pretenders With Friends"

The Pretenders featuring Chrissy Hynde performs with special guests 

Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Kings of Leon and Incubus!

Blu-ray / DVD / CD package available July 12th featuring 

bonus interviews with band members, slide show, trailers & more

Just Because, I  F#cking love The Pretenders!!!

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling band The Pretenders featuring the Legendary Chrissy Hynde performs with special guests including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Kings of Leon and Incubus, recorded live at the Decades Rock Arena in Atlantic City, NJ.

Songs include "Brass in Pocket"; "Message of Love" by Incubus, "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" by Shirley Manson, "Precious"; "Candy" by Iggy Pop and Chrissy Hynde", "Talk of the Town"; "Back on the Chain Gang"; "Drive" by Incubus; "Mystery Achievement", "Fools Must Die" by Iggy Pop, and "Middle Of The Road" encore performance featuring The Pretenders with Iggy Pop, Incubus, Kings Of Leon and Shirley Manson. 

Complete details HERE

The Margaret Cho

Photo:
Sergio Garcia

Earios Podcast Network Presents The Margaret Cho

In partnership with Acast, The Margaret Cho Launches on July 16

Join comedy icon Margaret Cho each week as she interviews people YOU KNOW and people she thinks YOU SHOULD KNOW, if you don’t already.  Presented by new female-led podcast network Earios, in partnership with podcast company Acast, the 36-episode first season will feature guests such as Jonathan Van Ness, Kat Von D, Michael Yo, and more. Episodes will drop each Tuesday, starting July 16.

“I am a big fan of all sorts of podcasts and I thought it was about time to put my own hat into the ring! I really think it would be good for you to have my voice in your ear talking about all sorts of things while you clean your house or drive in soul crushing traffic,” says Margaret. “ It wouldn’t just be me, but also my famous friends talking to you while you sort and fold and drive and bathe. Basically, we have a really interesting conversation and in the end, we will all be better people with clean homes that we don’t mind driving to and from.”

“We are thrilled to be working with Margaret, who is a model for iconoclastic women everywhere, and also just a deeply kind, funny person,” says Earios co-founder Priyanka Mattoo. “We have been so fortunate she’s joined us on this adventure, and are excited for listeners to experience the warmth and curiosity that infuses every episode of THE MARGARET CHO!”

Episodes can be found on Apple, Stitcher, Acast, Spotify or wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Listen here to a trailer of the show.

About The Margaret Cho podcast:

Through Margaret Cho’s iconic work in comedy, fashion, music, and activism, she’s developed deep, lasting friendships with – well – a bunch of famous people, while never losing her desire to search for and support the next big thing. On THE MARGARET CHO, join her for a series of intimate interviews with celebrities you love and know and artists you might not know, but should.