Heading Into 2022 Like...

Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson

Here it be, the last day of 2021, and aren't you happy?! Honestly with the way things are going I am indifferent at best. I also suspect that I really don't have to delve into the reasons why as I am sure my indifference is a universal experience.

I am celebrating the best way possible IMO, I am hitting the gym this morning and then stopping by Trader Joe's on my way home to pick up some NYE treats for the evening.

Basically I am staying in with a friend to celebrate and watching Miley's New Years Eve Party hosted by Miley Cyrus (duh) and Pete Davidson.

While this may not be living large with everything happening in the world at present I am winning by celebrating this way.

Thus whatever your plans tonight, be safe and stay healthy and don't let the bed bugs bite...Ouch!

Miley's NYE Party on the WWW -

https://www.nbc.com/mileys-new-years-eve-party-hosted-by-miley-cyrus-and-pete-davidson 

Michael's Musings

"Sit Tight and Assess"
Michael Shinafelt

The refrain ("Yes" it's used more than once) above from Don't Look Up pretty much sums up everything right here, right now about the world at large. 

"Sit tight and assess" - pretty mediocre approach when you really think about it. Well don't think about it too much Minions, none of us is mediocre unless we allow ourselves to be. Make every moment count even the seemingly, well, "mediocre" ones...and while you're at it I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich, thanks! 

Did you know every word in the Bible is true? It's when you group them into sentences that problems arise

It's the last Thursday of 2021, yeah, there's that

Give me honey from your beehive and make my day 

It's time to take the warning labels off of everything and let stupidity work itself out

Be nice even to the people you don't want to F#ck

Did I like Don't Look Up you ask? You asked, doesn't mean I'll tell 😜

FYI It's amazing what you can do with two fingers and a thumb

I love Pepperoni/Jalapeno pizza! That is all.

Woman Crush of the Week - January Jones, because January is just around the corner

My NYE plans? I'm gonna ring it in with Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson, yeah that's the ticket...

Let's sell photos of our feet so we can get a nose job

The Golden Age of Pepper Spray is upon us

Beware of X's that are Vegan

I'd like to discuss your enchiladas now

Contact me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Goodbye 2021
Sarah Michelle Gellar

It's the last Hump Day & Chill of 2021, that's correct Minions 2022 is just around the corner, this Friday to be exact...Yikes!

Thus headed into the new year I truly wanted something that made me feel chill. Sarah Michelle Gellar drinking wine in the great outdoors nails that vibe for me.

Visions of a year with more tranquility dance through my head imagining that I am there with her, right here, right now.

I am definitely with her in spirit that's for sure!

So Hump Day & Chill Sarah Michelle style. Say "Yes" to wine and the great outdoors, and reset yourself...you'll thank me later!

Sarah Michelle on IG -

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

Who Wears Short Shorts

A Man After My Own Heart
Kevin Hart

I stopped immediately in my snow tracks upon seeing Kevin Hart out and about in Aspen, CO bundled from the waist up, yet from the waist down wearing shorts, well, in the snow, naturally.

Kevin is a man after my own heart (pun intended) for years, and presently, I always keep it thermal from the waist up, yet prefer to wear shorts in frigid temps as well.

Yeah, I've weathered my share of comments about it (as I am sure Kevin has too) but who cares, I love it!!!

Something about the cold air on my skin exhilarates me! Not to mention shorts are simply so damned comfortable.

What's that you say? Why don't I go lighter in the covering department on my upper half? Well Minions it's because I genuinely get cold from the waist up when the temperature drops. From the waist down I can take it and am good to go.

Clear and sunny with a side of chilly temperatures really make for an awesome winter day IMO. "Yes" I left out the "H" because there is nothing humble about this opinion...

Pants on the ground!

Kevin on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/kevinhart4real/?hl=en  

Tutti Frutti

My Fruitcake Brings All The Boys To The Yard...
Pee Wee Herman

Guess what today is Minions? If you haven't figured it out already it's National Fruitcake Day! 

Have any of you out there had Fruitcake? I know it is real, but I have never seen one or had one during the Holiday Season. Fruitcake is like a Unicorn to me, mythical. 

Anyway in honor of this unique day I am serving up nostalgia Pee Wee Herman style. Remember his Christmas Special where everyone kept giving him Fruitcake as a gift and he put them to good use by having hunky construction workers build a new wing on to the Playhouse made of mass quantities of them?

Well I do and that's what the image above is for the potentially uninitiated of you Minions.

So bend it like Pee Wee and celebrate today with one, or many Fruitcakes and please send some my way while you are at it I need to get a taste of that sometime...

Fork Drop!

National Fruitcake Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/december-27-2021-national-fruitcake-day-twelve-days-of-christmas/ 

It's Puffer Time!

Getting Puffer With It!
Goldie Hawn

Twas the day after Christmas and all through the streets of Aspen, CO Goldie Hawn was strutting around in her Maroon Puffer Jacket (say that three times fast!)

Hey what else is one supposed to do in an oversized puffer, dance?! 

Well another Christmas has come and gone Minions and here we are all puffered up with nowhere to be. 

So let's join Goldie today and do a post Christmas strut shall we?

We shall, over and over again...Yes!!!

Goldie on IG -

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

All I Want For Christmas...

Michael Shinafelt

Merry Christmas Minions! I decided to cave to peer pressure and Mariah Carey my ass to commemorate Christmas 2021. 

Why not, this year while being somewhat better than last, has still had it's many challenges but there is always one thing that has been constant: Mariah Carey crooning All I Want For Christmas Is You!!!

Like the song, find it annoying or if you're just plain indifferent it's the one thing you can always count on in this unsure world. Honestly there's a certain amount of comfort in things you can rely on these days.

What do I want for Christmas? Honestly for everyone to have their health first and foremost, and that each and every one of you find something that makes your heart sing in 2022.

Also: "May your never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas eve"

Celebrate with Me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Film Buff Friday: My Stepmother Is An Alien

"Basinger proves here, as she did in 'Blind Date,' that she has a natural gift for slapstick... Aykroyd falls in love with her - not because she looks sexy, but because she makes him laugh. I had much the same reaction."

     —Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

He married a girl from out of town... Way out of town. Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters), Kim Basinger (The Nice Guys) and Jon Lovitz (Southland Tales) star in a fish-out-of-water comedy with a sci-fi twist that questions whether a romance between two star-crossed lovers who are literally worlds apart can ever work. When widowed astronomer Steve Mills (Aykroyd) inadvertently causes a gravitational disruption in deep space, a race of hyper-advanced alien lifeforms sends one of their own to investigate, disguised in the alluring human form of Celeste (Basinger). Tasked with seducing the lovelorn Steve in a bid to gain access to his scientific research, Celeste finds herself falling for the man she's been sent to swindle. But they've not counted on Steve's young daughter Jessie (Alyson Hannigan, TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer), who's none too thrilled by the prospect of a new mother - especially not one from another planet. Funny and touching in equal measure, My Stepmother is an Alien is an offbeat and at times surprisingly risqué comedy that confirms the adage that what unites us is far greater than what divides us... even if what divides us happens to be an entire galaxy.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original lossless 2.0 stereo audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman
• Cosmetic Encounters: Directing My Stepmother is An Alien, a brand new interview with director Richard Benjamin
• Original trailer
• Image gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch
• FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Amanda Reyes

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Michael's Musings

"When I Looked In His Eyes,
They Were Blue But Nobody Home?"
Michael Shinafelt

"Scary Monster, Super Creeps, Keep Me Running, Running Scared" Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) - David Bowie 

Ho, ho, ho - "Yes" I am calling all of you Ho's please don't get it twisted this is not meant in a Santa sort of way. What's that you say? Between the David Bowie lyrics and the name calling I'm not being very Christmasy? 

Well this is a matter of interpretation and I'm not going to explain myself. It's my column and I'll do what I want to! Ahhhhhhh, the magic of the season!

Note To Self: Don't argue with people who should have been swallowed, the more you know

If you're out and about shopping today be nice to retail workers. It's not their fault you waited until Mary's water broke to shop

Dramatically flaying puppets are my jam

Santa's Lot (think about it, but not too much)

Last year for Christmas I got a sweater. This Year I want a screamer or a moaner...

Take the risk, or lose the chance 

Scream just turned 25 years old on December 20th. "Yes" I remember seeing it opening weekend, I am older than you.

Giving a shout out to Commander - Woof!

Woman Crush of the Week - Sharon Tate. No explanation needed, and none will be given.

Please help me understand the gnome market

Some people have very strong opinions about tank tops

Wouldn't it be fun if the elves went on strike and Santa hired evil scab leprechauns? Asking for a friend...

FYI Polio and smallpox never reached heard immunity they were eradicated by vaccines

I'm gonna open strange doors, that we'll never close again

Go through them with me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

Who's That Santa???

With Christmas a scant three days away I thought it would be season appropriate to Hump Day & Chill to a funky, cool dude Santa Gangnam style!

This guy captures the correct amount of fun and tongue in cheek sexiness to add some much needed levity to Christmas 2021.

I don't know about all of you, but this has been one challenging year and we could all use a good laugh, actually many good laughs.

What's that you say? Who is this man in the Santa Suit? I really don't know I came across him surfing the WWW.

But thank you sir whoever you are for making the last Hump Day & Chill before C-Day merry, not to mention bright.

Booyah! 

Santa Claus on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus

 

Hazy Shade Of Winter

Winter Vibes
Kristen Stewart

Today, despite chilling temperatures that tell a different story prior to it, is the first day of winter. Shall we dance? 

Here is Kirsten Stewart as Princess Diana to help us commemorate the shortest day of the year. Because when I think of the film Spencer it is an honestly bone chilling portrayal of a life lead by protocol over love. Tradition over comfort. Expectations over reality. Cold if you will.

Everything about the image above says cold, isolated and dark. 

While today is going to be cold and dark, isolated is not one of the things it need be. I was simply extrapolating on what I see.

So get out there and Winter Solstice Minions!

Winter Solstice on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice 

The Monday Before Christmas

Santa Claus & Marilyn Monroe

It's the Monday before Christmas aka only five more day until it's here! I was taken to lunch for my Birthday Saturday at The Cheesecake Factory in the Americana in Glendale. For those who aren't familiar The Americana is basically a mall.

Oh, and it was busy! I haven't seen that many people gathered in one area in a loooooong time!

So my guess is with a scant five days left you all are gonna be manic AF, am I correct? Well being as there is so little time left and it is Monday and such I thought that seeing a magical rendition of Marilyn Monroe and Santa Claus might brighten your day a little.

"Yes" I'm a giver this time of year.

So smiles everyone, and put a ribbon on it...

Christmas on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas   

A Vassy Christmas

 

Tis the season and all, thus here is a Christmas message from Vassy....😎

It's that time of the year and I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to Christmas songs so I put together a little Christmas album for you to Enjoy!!

I want to thank everyone for supporting my current single "DON'T WANNA BE RIGHT" a collaboration with Vinny Vibe. 
We are currently Top 15 across the US at Dance Radio & To celebrate I recorded an Acoustic Version of it which you can listen to HERE.

The new single follow my latest release “CHASE”  a collaboration with Aussie Duo Bonka which hit #1 on both the US Mediabase Dance Radio Chart & Australia's Aria Dance Charts.  Thank you for making my year memorable, I look forward to 2022. I appreciate you listening to my music and showing me much love. Luv VASSY xxx   Join VASSYVIP Follow VASSY on SPOTIFY

LISTEN TO THE VASSY CHRISTMAS EP VASSYMUSIC.COM

Happy Birthday To Me...

Oh God! It's My Birthday! 

Today is my Birthday, well Happy Birthday to me! Not in a Melissa Sue Anderson sort of way either (although that could be interesting!) -

Usually every year I have something profound to say,  or some hot take on something that I newly discovered about myself.

Not so much this year. We are still coming to terms as to what the new normal will be for all of us. How this world will function when the dust has settled. 

Thus my Birthday Wish is for us all is to have our health, piece of mind and something that truly makes every one of us smile when we are down.

Wishes do some true and thus I decree that this is what you and I shall all have in 2022. 

So be it, indeed!

Join me on the WWW, won't you?

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Film Buff Friday: The Miracle Worker

Being it's the season of miracles I thought we should commemorate it with a movie about that very thing, The Miracle Worker.

This film is based on two real people Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. Helen Keller is famous for her courage in overcoming her handicaps of being blind and deaf and achieving great things. The movie focuses on the time period where Anne Sullivan was employed by Helen's parents to teach her how to do those things.

Helen played by Patty Duke and Anne played by another Anne, Anne Bancroft both went on to win Academy Awards for their roles. Rightfully so their performances are honest and raw.

Wanna know more about this miracle? Click on the link  below to my buddy Jay Jacobson's Classic Movie Blog for his expert musings on it.

Remember miracles happen every day.

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/86-the-miracle-worker-1960

Michael's Musings

"I Just Want To Be Wonderful"
Michael Shinafelt

It's the most wonderful time of the year so why else would you want to be anything but, well, wonderful?!

Why not bend it like Marilyn Monroe and myself and be simply wonderful! That's it, that's this week's seasonal cheer, time to get it!!!

Those times when you eat toilet paper so it wipes on the way out, discuss

Say hello to my little friend, say goodbye to the trash bandit

Retweet if you're an alien sex fiend

Nurses are the back bone of American health

Only 9 more days until Christmas

Remember surviving 2021 is an accomplishment itself

When the hottest guy in the store comes and unlocks the lube for you

Did you know there's a new Nicholas Cage movie starring Nicholas Cage as Nicholas Cage, well now you do

Woman Crush of the Week - Kim Kardashian she failed the baby bar exam three time, but kept going and passed it the fourth. Inspirational!

And that's the story of how I grew a tail...

For the record, I never wanna go to space, I don't need that

I give good Gangsta Rap Face

Never have I ever had to get an urgent message to either of my parents through someone working for them

Heads Up! Saturday is my Birthday, the more you know...

Celebrate with me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Hump Day & Chill

Pinch Hitter
Whoopi Goldberg

With a scant 10 more days until Christmas I'd thought we would commemorate it with Whoopi Goldberg filling in for Santa Claus.

"Yes" Minions Whoopi as Lucy Collins in Call Me Claus found out just how hard Santa works when the guy in red chose her to fill his shoes.

I have never seen this, nor did I know it even existed until now. Thus I am going to have to seek it out now, it sounds fun!

So today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads as we eagerly await the arrival of the big SC.

It's the season to be jolly for a reason.

Now go find yourself a place to Hump Day & Chill to those sugar plums.

Santa is on his way....

Call Me Claus on  IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0272018/

Monkeying Around

Monkey Shines
The Wicked Witch of the West
&
A Flying Monkey

In the midst of all the Holiday bustle let's take a moment to always remember the monkeys. Why? Because it is National Monkey Day that's why!

Tis it being the season and all I thought we should celebrate with monkeys of a whimsical nature. So here to represent is one of the winged monkeys from the classic The Wizard of Oz.

You know those little flying bastards who would swoop down and kidnap Dorothy and her friends in the movie, yeah those.

Here we see one conspiring over a crystal ball with HRH the Wicked Witch of the West.

What's more fun than a flying monkey? Why a barrel of monkeys! Remember those from when you were a kid? If you do then you are old.

Mic Drop!

National Monkey Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/monkey-day-december-14/

Having A Ball

The Valley of the Balls
Michael Shinafelt

Yesterday I trekked to The Bloc DTLA (Downtown Los Angeles for the uninitiated) to see Being The Ricardos at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Upon my arrival there was copious amounts of Christmas decor, naturally.

Thus I took this selfie of yours truly among the valley of the balls. Yeah, I know I could use a shave bigly!

Little did I know yesterday would turn out to be the perfect day to be at the movies. About three quarters of the way through Being The Ricardos the film stops, the lights go up and the alarm goes off. The patrons in my theater and others filed out into the hallway.

One of the employees was there telling everyone not to leave it was a false alarm and everything would be up and running in five minutes. They then announced it over the PA system.

I was relieved because I would have been annoyed had I not been able to see the rest of the movie. And just like that in five minutes the Ricardos were back! 

As the story of Lucy & Desi came to a close, the waiter brought around everyone's check (you can order food and drink at the Alamo Drafthouse in case you did not know) - I had Chips & Queso along with a Margarita on the rocks. 

Accompanying the bill for our five minute faux paus earlier was a free pass to see another movie anytime at the theatre. 

"Yes" it was the perfect day to go to the movies. What's that you say? Oh "yes" I did enjoy Being The Ricardos...The End

Being The Ricardos on the WWW -

https://www.amazonstudiosguilds.com/titles/being-the-ricardos/  

Jingle Ball

Silver And Nas
Lil Nas X

I'm here today still trying to keep the season merry and bright as it were. So let's continue the good vibes with something shiny and new in the form of Lil Nas X performing at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.

Celebrating the season in a Silver Metallic get up Nas is the epitome of Holiday Spirit, like a human ball you hang from a Christmas Tree if you will. "Yes" we will! 😀

To hear via those who were there Nas stole the show along with Doja Cat, naturally.

Glad to hear someone is having a holly jolly time this season other than myself.

With Christmas less than 2 weeks away it's time to get to release the Kraken and get to werk! 

Nas on IG -

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

Good Vibrations

Channeling Her Inner Barbarella 
Zendaya 

With all the chaos in the world there are many great things in life so let's not accentuate the negative shall we? Done!

This image of Zendaya from her Interview Magazine cover story is giving me all the Good Vibrations I need today. The whole pictorial, which is clearly inspired by Jane Fonda in Barbarella is giving positivity and fun on steroids! 

I bet you are wondering if I am a Zendaya fan or not. I am, I think she is one of the true contemporary stars we have going. She is beautiful, talented and smart.

Will I be seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home? Not my thing, neither was Dune for that matter. This being stated I can't wait for Lady Z to return to her Emmy Award Winning turn as Rue Bennett on Season 2 of Euphoria witch drops January 9th on HBO.

Enjoy your weekend, and a reminder it's a mere 14 more days until Christmas...

Mic Drop! 

Zendaya on IG -

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

Film Buff Friday: West Side Story

With the release today of Steven Spielberg's retelling of West Side Story I thought it would be fun to revisit the original 1961 film starring Natalie Wood & Richard Beymer Directed by Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise.

That means the film is four years older than me. So you are correct in assuming that I saw it at a stage in my life where I was older.

I first saw West Side Story in High School for a drama class I believe. I was blown away by it then, it was amazing to a younger me, still is. But the main takeaway I have from it is it was my first exposure to the late great Natalie Wood. Her performance moved me in ways I had never felt at the movies before and have rarely felt since.

"Yes" I had a lifelong crush on her after that and sought out other things she had done post seeing WSS.

OK, enough of my hyperbole I'm now going to leave you in the expert hands of my buddy Jay Jacobson and his Classic Movie Blog. He will give you everything you need to know about the original WSS and then some by hitting the link below...

T.G.I.F! Minions only 15 more days until Christmas!!!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/86-west-side-story-1961

Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt

"Whatever I touch, Starts to melt in my clutch" - Heat Miser, The Year Without A Santa Claus

Hey Minions! This week as you can see I am trying to get in the Holiday spirit, thus I am channeling my inner Heat Miser from one of my favorite Christmas specials The Year Without A Santa Claus.

I seriously couldn't use my all time favorite as I would hardly make a convincing Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, carry on as you were...

Whoever has a Voodoo Doll of me you know what I like and how I like it, so do it to the doll please 😈

You know very well you aren't real

Please explain why guys have phone conversations at the gym while sitting on the toilet...I'm waiting!

You better watch out, You better not ugly cry

Remember when you tell too many lies, Jesus sets your Christmas Tree on fire

It's official Kyle Richards returns as Lindsey Wallace in Halloween Ends

Hey, there's no shame in cutting your own hair

Dun Dun Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: OC crossover event tonight, can't wait!!!

Woman Crush of the Week - Nicole Kidman for her acclaimed performance as Lucille Ball in Being The Ricardos 

Holiday Tip: Put a glass of wine in each room and call it a wine tour

Finally binged Maid on Netflix, loved it! Margaret Qualley gave an amazing performance!

Can we all agree and resolve to stop pointing in photos

Who thinks Dr. Oz gives off Hannibal Lecter vibes?

Do you feel it? I do.

Feel it with me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

Pucker Up
Christopher Meloni

"I just want your extra time and your...Kiss" Prince, Kiss 

Tomorrow night is one big Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: OC crossover event, thus today I am feeling Meloni. "Yes" Minions we are going to Hump Day & Chill to the biggest Zaddy of them all Christopher Meloni! Yay!

The photo above is what I like to refer to as: Fetish Meloni being as our man Chris is in rubber overalls & boots, with lipstick smeared on his, well, lips, naturally. Lips like sugar baby!

While I have no real explanation for this image, it sure is hot and gives one plenty of Hump Day & Chill, well, chills. Ya know they're multiplying when you gaze upon Meloni's being.

Thus I leave with this to project your inner most desires on today.

You know that's what I'll be doing.

Pants on the ground Minions!!! 

Chris on IG -

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

Hello, From Canada

Tori Spelling
& Family

I happened to come across this 2020 Holiday Card straight from one Ms. Tori Spelling. I for one had never seen it until right here, right now.

Note to our collective selves that Tori is holding up a photo of her husband Dean McDermott and the card reads:  “Love, Tori & Dean (hello, from Canada!) Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn & Beau,”

At the time Spelling said it was because McDermott could not be there in person. But 2020 is hindsight (pun intended.) With the two clearly on the rocks it seems to me and others that he was deliberately left out.

While I am sure that is the most likely scenario I hate to see people in a place where they are not happy, so here's wishing Tori and Family and any of you out there who may not be feeling your bad self a terrific 2022!

2021 was a year about finding a new normal, let's make 2022 the year it happens!

Mice Drop. 

Tori on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/torispelling/

Houndstooth Housewife

Stepping Out
Kathy Hilton

Let's start the week off with a little Houndstooth shall we? Of course we shall! Witness one Kathy Hilton out for dinner in West Hollywood, CA wearing Houndstooth, duh! Making her the "Houndstooth Houswife" get it, got it, good!

Nobody does it better than Kathy, ask the fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, like me. 

Oh that Kathy could let loose with the most off the wall zingers at the most unexpected times. 

She's got style, she's got class and she does it all with sass!!!

My only remaining "?" is WTF does spell check keep flagging Houndstooth as incorrectly spelled?!

This is the way it's written, I double checked. So be it, indeed....

Kathy on IG -

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

Ho, Ho, Ho! Here Comes Christmas!

Tick tock Minions it's a scant 20 more days until Christmas...Yikes! Have you gotten your shopping done yet??? 

Here today to help you Keep Calm & Christmas is former Teen Idol Mike Clifford of Close To Cathy fame.

Mike decided to cover one of his favorite Christmas songs this year for your listening pleasure: Ave Maria. 

It's his Holiday gift to all of you, and it's real and spectacular!

So take a few minutes and bask in the Seasonal glow with Mike and get your Ave Maria on. It's sure to contribute happiness to the most wonderful time of the year and then some.

Open your gift by clicking on the video link below, minus the bow.

Mike on the WWW -

https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6  

Me Want Cookie!!!

Eat Me!
Natalie Portman

"C is for cookie and cookie is for me!" - Cookie Monster 

Guess what today is Minions? Go ahead, take a guess! The quote above straight outta the Cookie Monster and Natalie Portman taking a big bite outta one should be all the clues you need.

"Yes" it's National Cookie Day...Yay! 

What is your favorite cookie to imbibe? Mine is pretty basic Chocolate Chip. This being stated when a CC cookie is done well, well there is nothing like it and it's chocolate-ly deliciousness. 

Being it's the Holiday Season I'm sure we will all get the chance to eat copious amounts of these sweet delicacies.

The trick? Is to keep breathing, it's always about the breath.

National Cookie Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-cookie-day-december-4/  

Film Buff Friday: It's A Wonderful Life

Being as that we are in the midst of the countdown till Christmas and such I thought it would be fitting to recommend the Holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life starring the legendary James Stewart. Directed by the equally legendary Frank Capra, "Yes" legends walk among us.

While I don't want to say too much about the film I would encourage those uninitiated to watch it. There's a reason it has endured since 1946. It's themes and magic are simply timeless.

I am going to leave you now in the very capable, not to mention knowledgeable hands of my buddy Jay Jacobson with a link to his musings about IAWL on his classic movie blog. 

22 days to go Minions!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/36-it-s-a-wonderful-life-1946  

Michael's Musings

"Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it" - Lady Macbeth, Macbeth 

OK, Minions it's the first column of the Christmas season and I kick it off with a cynical quote from Macbeth. Go figure...really I mean it go figure. I'm going to leave it here and let you draw your own conclusions as to the why. 

Yeah, analyze this Sigmund Freud, I'll never spill, buckle up and strap one on here we go...

If you can't trust a woman with her own body, why would you trust her with a baby???

Without getting paid would you get up and do what you do every day for a living?

Damn! I'm really asking the tough questions today, perhaps I need to lighten up, or not...

The season finale of Chucky was insane! In a good way!

Please allow children to believe in Santa Claus. You believe in essential oils and no one is ruining that for you.

What's on your Amazon wish list?

A haunting tale of deceit and tragedy...

Pepperoni Jalapeno is the best pizza, prove me wrong

Woman Crush of the Week - Kirsten Dunst for her amazing performance in Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog

Don't use drugs or alcohol to solve your problems, use them because they're fun!

Insomnia is my super power, the more you know

Rumor has it if you say Meghan McCain three times in the mirror it really F#cks Up your hair

Gentle reminder, if you haven't already get boosted

Nicholas Cage is finally going to be playing the role he was born to play: Dracula 

Find out what my role is here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

It's December 1st Minions and you know what that means?! The countdown to Christmas has begun!

Thus to kick off the few remaining days until then I thought today we would Hump Day & Chill to Sandy with a "Y" not "E" Zacky's rendition of the Holiday classic White Christmas. 

As you may or may not recollect Sandy is the resident diva here at Entertain Me and every year I commemorate the Holiday Season with her crooning of this classic song. 

So what are you waiting for? Michael says: Kick back, relax and Hump Day & Chill to Sandy with a "Y" not "E" Zacky and White Christmas by hitting the video below.

Holiday Cheers!

Sandy on the WWW -

https://www.facebook.com/SandyZackyDiva/

https://www.reverbnation.com/sandyzacky