Thursday, April 30, 2026

Michael's Musings

"This Is Your Burial"
Michael Shinafelt
Photo: 
https://www.instagram.com/johnmar/

"Don't come closer

I'll push you furtherI'm mesmerizingA brutal lover" - Anne Hathaway, Burial from Mother Mary

Saw Mother Mary last Friday, loved it! It got under my skin and into my psyche, I can't stop thinking about it. 

FYI only whores can see this column, the more you know

Generation X Defined: Currently 45-60. Currently looks 30-40. Will throw hands. Words can't hurt us. Great work ethic. Zero tolerance for stupidity. TRUTH!

In case you aren't aware The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens tomorrow, there's that

That's so moral majority, think about it, but not too much

Last week's episode of Euphoria was hilarious! IYKYK

Happy Birthday to the legendary Ann-Margret who turned 85 on Tuesday

Imitated, but never duplicated, discuss...

Woman Crush of the Week - Michaela Coel in Mother Mary, mesmerizing and amazing!

Loving The Comeback! Lisa Kudrow and the rest of the cast are amazing! I'm 100% sure AI isn't writing the show (wink)

There's always a rumor about everyone, that's the way it goes

Be kind, but keep a little attitude tucked away for flavor

The Madonna/Sabrina Carpenter collab Bring Your Love drops today, and aren't you happy???

So what's your kink?

Tell me here -

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/

https://bsky.app/profile/michaelshinafelt.bsky.social

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Hump Day & Chill

Being Chill
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter

Even though it wasn't Hump Day, it was Friday April 17th 2026 to be exact. Here are Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter being Chill backstage at Coachella where they performed together.

They also debuted their collab on the single Bring Your Love which drops tomorrow.

It's a good song and I'm sure it's going to be a huge hit for the Queen Of Pop and her Mini Me.

Personally I can't think of anything more sublime to Hump Day & Chill to, right!

Now get up and shake your booty!

Madonna on IG -

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

Sabrina on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/sabrinacarpenter/   

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward: is an expression for describing the beneficiary of a good deed repaying the kindness to others rather than paying it back to the original benefactor. It is also called serial reciprocity.

The world needs more kindness and good deeds these days. So let's follow the example of Cookie Monster and "Pay It Forward."

While you may not have a cookie to give someone I'm sure you have something you can share, or do for another person that will make their day.

So let's bend it like Cookie Monster, shall we??? 

We Shall!!! 

Cookie Monster on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/cookiemonster/

Monday, April 27, 2026

Booty Call

Sharon Stone

Instead of having a Kiki let's have a Booty Call, shall we??? We shall!!!

This Booty Call is brought to you by none other than the iconic Sharon Stone...

Leave it to this trailblazer to add her own special twist to it by spelling it "Bootie" in lieu of the usual "Booty"

I'm not sure there is much more I can extrapolate on this subject matter because we all know what the term means.

Get out and get yourself some!

Sharon on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/sharonstone/   

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Horace Pinker

Horace Pinker 
Photo:
Dee Dee Kohl

SPLIT EP WITH THE RAGING NATHANS OUT APRIL 24; "ANOTHER WAY" SINGLE NOW STREAMING

Fresh off a run of shows capped by a high-energy appearance at FEST 23 in Gainesville, veteran punk outfit Horace Pinker are charging ahead with a new split alongside The Raging Nathans on Rad Girlfriend Records. The pre-release single, “Another Way,” is now streaming, with the EP set to drop April 24.

The band will hit the road in mid-May with The Raging Nathans, including a stop at MidWest Punkfest XIII, followed by an East Coast run in June with Celebration Summer. In August, Horace Pinker head overseas for a European tour supporting Pulley, with appearances at Brakrock, Punk Rock Holiday, and Tells Bells Festival.

Order the Horace Pinker/ The Raging Nathans Split here:

https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/album/split-6

Stream the new single "Another Way" here: 

Spotify

Apple Music

Amazon Music

Bandcamp

RECENT STUDIO LP NOW AND THE FUTURE AND "THREE AGAINST ME" VIDEO

WATCH: “Three Against Me” (Official Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMZk7WhK0PU

Horace Pinker have also unveiled the official video for “Three Against Me,” a standout track from their latest full-length Now and the Future, out now via People of Punk Rock Records.

Built on driving guitars, airtight rhythms, and lyrics that balance defiance with reflection, “Three Against Me” captures the essence of a band that continues to evolve without losing its core identity. The video delivers a raw, unfiltered snapshot of Horace Pinker’s signature intensity and onstage energy.

Now and the Future marks the band’s first full-length since 2011’s Local State Inertia—a return that finds them revitalized, focused, and as melodic and ferocious as ever.

“Horace Pinker returns with Now and the Future, our first full-length since 2011,” the band shares. “Driven by punchy rhythms, sharp melodies, and our signature energy, the record reflects how we continue to evolve while staying true to our punk roots.”

Recorded at Bombshelter Recording Studio in Chicago with producer/engineer Dan Precision (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie), the album highlights the chemistry between Scott Eastman (guitar/vocals), Bryan Jones (drums), and Greg Mytych (bass/vocals). From the adrenaline rush of “Three Against Me” to the melodic hardcore punch of “Call It a Day,” the LP reinforces the band’s decades-long commitment to urgency, honesty, and craft.

The album features cover art by JP Flexner (Beach Slang), further underscoring its balance of grit, melody, and emotional weight. Confident and uncompromising, Now and the Future captures everything that has kept Horace Pinker a global touring force for more than three decades.

LINKS & STREAMING

Streaming: Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp | Amazon Music
Socials: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | X | Website

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Indeed...

Keep fighting back Minions...

"I awakened to the cry

that the people have the powerto redeem the work of foolsupon the meek the graces showerit's decreed the people rule" - Patti Smith, People Have The Power

The Constitution of the United States on Wikipedia -

Friday, April 24, 2026

This Used To Be My Playground...

Geena Davis & Madonna

It took 34 years, but Mae Mordabito (Madonna) and Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) who played baseball for the Rockford Peaches in A League Of Their Own reunited at Coachella.

They each participated in weekend two of Sabrina Carpenters headlining show. Madonna performed with Sabrina and Geena played an adult version of her.

Geena took to Instagram and posted the photo with this caption: "Mae - so happy to see you again! Love, Dottie"

"Yes" I saw A League Of Their Own in theaters, and "Yes" I enjoy the movie and being that it was a big hit the nostalgia factor for those who were there is strong with this reunion, IYKYK.

TGIF!

"This used to be my playgroundThis used to be my childhood dreamThis used to be the place I ran toWhenever I was in need of a friendWhy did it have to end?And why do they always say?" - Madonna, This Used To Be My Playground from A League Of Their Own

Geena on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/geenadavis/

Madonna on IG -

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