Sunday, January 31, 2021

Feeling Blue?

Hair "Do"
Jake Shears

Even though there is a new sheriff in town, things are still tough out there, so I can understand if some of you are feeling blue.

Well here to put some pep in your strut is Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters, who posted an image of himself shirtless on Instagram with, what else? Blue hair, naturally. OK well not naturally. Obviously his Pandemic lock down activity to amuse himself was to dye his hair blue.

He captioned the image: Blue hair, don't care. 💙

And aren't you happy? Answer me, and aren't you happy now? Well there you go, that's it smiles everyone, smiles 😊

Now if only Jake would lose the pants, this would have many of us feeling even a lot less blue...

Mic Drop!

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

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Who Is That Masked Man???

The Man Behind The Mask...?

It's the weekend, let's play a game. Can you tell me who this masked man is? Hint number one, he's not the Lone Ranger. Hint number two he's an athlete/actor. Hint number three he was engaged to one of the Bellas. 

By now you must know it's stud muffin John Cena. So here's hunky John on the set of the new HBO Max series Peacemaker shooting in Vancouver looking still swoon worthy in a mask and a couple layers of clothing.

Well I really don't have much more to say about John than what I've stated already. So why don't we just leave it at this shall we? "Yes" We Shall. 

Hey, it's the weekend, be well and mask-up Minions!

John on IG -

Friday, January 29, 2021

Strictly Elizabeth

STRICTLY ELIZABETH SECOND RELEASE IN NEWLY LAUNCHED

FULL MOON SERIES PREMIERES TODAY
 
Both the Video and the Track “These Little Things (I Get From You)” is the Latest Installment of This Monthly Full Moon Series  
 
Strictly Elizabeth, announced today the launch of her second track from her monthly Full Moon Series, with the release of “These Little Things (I Get From You)” available now via all digital platforms. This is the second installment of new music to be released on the full moon since it launched last month.   
 
Produced and Mixed by musician Ira Ingber, “These Little Things (I Get From You)” is a previously unreleased song of her own composition released via her own Data Water Records with virtual distribution by Dash/Go. The video for the song can be found on the Strictly Elizabeth YouTube page.
 
“We launched the Full Moon Series in the spirit of releasing what is complete to make room for new creative action and collaboration,” said Jessica of Strictly Elizabeth. “This month’s track, “These Little Things (I Get From You)” is about the person you become through habit and patterns of behavior.”
 
This is a deeply personal track for Jessica, who started to see that she was imitating the men she was in love with and wrote this song about that piece of self-discovery. She found that although she is much more aware of it now, it’s still a deeply ingrained pattern from childhood. The video for this song explores this theme.
 
The Full Moon Series next installment will be released on the next full moon, February 27, 2021 and subsequent full moons throughout the year. This series is a platform to release what’s complete and make room for new creative audio and visual pursuits coming from Strictly Elizabeth this year.  

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Michael's Musings

Euphoria
Michael Shinafelt

Eu·pho·ri·a 
noun a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness - this is the word of the week: Euphoria. When was the last time you felt it? I personally try to achieve a partial feeling of it everyday, it's good for the mind, body & soul.

There's this yoga pose I do that usually does the trick, if you're nice to me perhaps I will demonstrate it for you sometime.

While on the subject of Euphoria I saw the second special about Jules, loved it! I can't wait until we get an actual season 2 of the show!!!

Stop romanticizing the people who hurt you. The more you know...

Think about the Hedge Funds!

Nearly everyone who accuses others of having a radical leftist agenda belongs to a religion founded by a man with a radical leftist agenda, let that sink in.

Remember when we used to get mail?

It's nice to have a President who doesn't have an advisor from the pillow industry 

She's the squeakiest!

A whole bag of expired dicks, discuss...


Woman Crush of the Week - Hunter Schafer who is so great as Jules Vaughn on Euphoria

Saw David Cronenberg's Maps of the Stars on Netflix starring Julianne Moore - LOVED IT!!!

Outdoor dining is open again starting tomorrow in Los Angeles

Who the f#ck wants to have tea with Melania? Ghislaine Maxwell?

Those Bernie Sanders Memes have made him the most relevant he's been in years

Meet me in the Sahara for tea, won't you?

I'll explain it all to you here -

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Hump Day & Chill

Not Everything is Black and White
Christopher Meloni & Mariska Hargitay

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well then two pictures must be worth two thousand words. 

So let's take time out to Hump Day & Chill with these images from the set of Law & Order: SVU -

The Stabler & Benson reunion we fans have all been waiting for is really happening as documented by these images of the epsiode now filming.

I can't wait to see Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni together again, bask Minions, bask!

Hump Day & Chill indeed...

Law & Order: SVU on IG -

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

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The Return Of "The Muppet Show"

Crystal Gayle 
& Friends

“The Muppet Show” With Special Guest Crystal Gayle Available to Stream February 19 Only On Disney+  

To Feature Special Guests Crystal Gayle, Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Alice Cooper and More
The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+. In addition for the first three seasons, fans will be able to enjoy seasons 4 and 5, which have never previously been released on home entertainment.

Originally premiering in 1976, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars stopped by “The Muppet Show” for unforgettable comedy and chaos including Crystal GayleSteve MartinElton JohnLiza MinnelliAlice CooperJulie AndrewsBernadette PetersDiana RossGladys KnightGene Kelly, and Mark Hamill.

"I loved taping The Muppet Show in London. Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and all the Muppets made me feel like a part of their family," says Crystal Gayle.

"It's going to be great to welcome back longtime fans, and to give a new generation of fans a chance to see how we got our start, how Miss Piggy became a star and so much more,” said Kermit the Frog. “Today, I’m proud to say: ‘It’s time to play the music, light the lights and meet the Muppets on Disney Plus tonight!’ And as for Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony, I can only add: ‘Sorry, guys, but… here we go again.”

With all five seasons of “The Muppet Show,” Muppet favorites like “Muppet Treasure Island” celebrating its 25th anniversary in February, and new hits like “Muppets Now,” Disney+ is now the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational streaming service on Earth. To stream The Muppets Collection, visit www.disneyplus.com.

About Crystal Gayle:
Grammy®-winning songstress Crystal Gayle is an award-winning country music icon whose reign in the music business includes 20 No. 1 country hits, six albums certified Gold by the RIAA, and the first female artist in country music history to reach platinum sales with her 1977 album, We Must Believe in Magic. Her list of platinum and gold was to be matched only by her awards and accolades. CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year,” for two consecutive years, she became a Grammy® Award Winner for “Best Female Vocal Performance,” thanks to her beloved “Brown Eyes” – a song that she today admits she has never grown tired of singing. Crystal swept the Academy of Country Music Awards for three of their “Top Female Vocalist'' statuettes. She is the recipient of three “American Music Awards,” voted by the nation as America’s “Favorite Female Artist.” Perhaps nothing sums up Crystal’s career achievements as well as being awarded with a star on the fabled Hollywood Walk of Fame in October 2009. Also famous for her nearly floor-length hair, she was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1983. Gayle also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near Lynn’s star. In August 2016, the Academy of Country Music honored Crystal with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award during the 10th Annual ACM Honors. Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in January 2017 by her sister and Opry legend Loretta Lynn. For more information, visit crystalgayle.com.

Monday, January 25, 2021

Monday Motivation

Click Your Heels Together Three Times & Say...
John Duff

While surfing the WWW I spied this fun photo and it reminded me that I need to clean my place and made me a smile at the same time. "Yes" this is giving me all sorts of Monday Motivation to break out that vacuum and mop, strike a pose there's nothing to it, clean!

Upon further examination I found out this is a publicity shot for an out singer named John Duff. His current single is titled: "Do It" -

Hence I went to his, what else? Instagram page to see more...John is quite the cheeky dude with some cool beats. Who claims Paula Abdul called him "strange" in 2011. Well if you know anything about Ms. Abdul that's, uh, really saying something.

So a big Thank You to John for giving me Monday Motivation to engage in the act of housekeeping and for putting a grin on my face at the same time. It's like a unicorn, magic!!!

John on IG -

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Bleach Your Bon-Bon

Bleach Blanket Boredom
Ricky Martin

One thing you can say about lockdown is it sure brings out one's creativity in the quest to keep ourselves amused.

Case in point, Ricky Martin, decided to "Bleach His Bon-Bon" yeah I now what your thinking, get your mind out of there. He decided to bleach his hair, but not the follicles located on his head, he bleached his beard. He posted the above photo on Instagram with the caption: "When bored, bleach."

Hey when bored, find anything that keeps you entertained and happy I say. Personally I kind of like the look on Ricky, but hey, I kind of like the way he looks period, so there's that.

Once upon a time I used to bleach my hair and even though I don't have much left, Ricky has inspired my own creativity in the way of some hairy fun.

"Yes" boredom is often the source of divine inspiration and ideas. Get inspired Minions!

Ricky on IG -

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Saturday Sinema: A Streetcar Named Desire

Vivien Leigh & Marlon Brando
A Streetcar Named Desire

In case you have not guessed A Streetcar Named Desire is one of my favorite films of all time. I watch it at least once a year, and while there is much to recommend it it does contain one of the most iconic performances ever committed to celluloid of all time: Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski.

Want to know more? Well I'm going to hand you over to my expert film buff buddy Jay Jacobson, give a click on the link below and transport yourself over to his classic movie blog. He has facts, opinions and history about this masterpiece based on the classic Tennessee Williams play.

Tell him Michael sent ya!

Friday, January 22, 2021

Weekend With Bernie's


I have a confession to make, "Yes" I love all the Bernie Sanders with mittens Memes. Now that that's off my chest, all I can say is each and every one of them make me smile. So here is a round up of some of my faves. While they are in no particular order I did choose the featured image of Bernie as the twins from The Shining based on my love of horror movies. 

Time to "Feel the Bern"...😉










Bernie Sanders on Twitter:

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Michael's Musings

Back Off!
Michael Shinafelt

"I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator, I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter" - Firestarter, Prodigy 

Honestly I can't tell why this old Prodigy song is going through my mind this ayem, but since it is I am going with it. That's why this is a musings column, none of it has to be cohesive, it only has to spring fourth from my mind randomly. On that note, let's get more random shall we? We shall...

I don't know about you, but I feel a sense of calm today I haven't felt for 4 years

Biggest surprise at yesterday's Inauguration performance wise? Jennifer Lopez - WOW!

Light as a feather, stiff as a varnished eel

It's so bad. His eyes are lifted to high...wrong plastic surgery happens.

When I hide something, it stays hid

Relationships are horny 

FYI I almost blocked you

To those of you offering to cover me in bubble wrap, please consider I would suffocate 

Woman Crush of the Week - The first female Vice President ever Kamala Harris 

These thongs were made for walking, don't question me

Do you know the way to San Jose? Asking for a friend

Pick yourself up and remember who you are

What I said isn't deep enough for this many questions 

Fresh as a _______ the blank is yours to fill in 

Leave nothing open for interpretation with me here:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Save The Date

RSVP tomorrow is the Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden and the first female Vice President ever Kamala Harris. 

"Yes" I will be watching given the Historical context of it, Ms. Harris being the first Veep and all. While we are entering a new era in this country, I for one am moving forward with hope and caution. 

Let's face it, it's going to be a bit before COVID is truly under control given the negligence of the former administration. Also there's been a lot of damage done that will also take time to fix.

2021 will be a year of healing, not "your year" or anyone else's for that matter. It will be the year things move forward and make the next three years more viable for all.

So cheers to Biden/Harris I will be watching this historic event along with the rest of you. 

PS In case you didn't know Lady Gaga is singing the National Anthem...

Mic Drop!

For more 411 click on the link below -

https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/inauguration-day-frequently-asked-questions-washington-dc  

Monday, January 18, 2021

Monday Motivation

Coming Into Monday Like...
Halle Berry

Well I am now officially back on a diet routine as of yesterday. Meaning eating healthier and taking care of myself, it's time to shed those Pandemic pounds. So let's skateboard into the week with Halle Berry.

Halle is all you need for some health and fitness Monday Motivation. Seriously Minions I follow Ms. Berry on Instagram and have never seen her look better, in fact I think she is currently the best she has ever been. Guess what? Halle is 54 years young! I am merely one year older than she.

She truly is inspiring and very active. Honestly seeing her Instagram posts are all I need to motivate me this week and beyond.

Your mission today is to find something, or someone who inspires you to be the best version of yourself. No matter what that means to you.

Keep on keeping and bend it like Halle!

Halle on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/halleberry/

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Reunion: SVU

Social Media has been all a buzz and a Twitter this week with the news that Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) & Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) are reuniting on Law & Order: SVU, soon.

That's correct Minions no firm date has been set, all we die hard fans (like me) of the show know is that the Dream Team will be having a reunion SVU style in the near future. 

Meanwhile here are the photos that Mariska & Christopher both posted on their Instagram pages to tease us all and keep us company until then.

Don't ever say I'm not a giver...!!!


 Mariska on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/therealmariskahargitay/

Christopher on IG -

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

Saturday, January 16, 2021

"Dance With Me"


J.R. Price and Tom Goss Are Wretchedly in Love in “Dance with Me” 

New Single and Lyric Music Video from J.R. Price’s Daydream album

J.R. Price and Tom Goss team up on “Dance with Me”, an impassioned love song about the incredible power dance has to bring a couple together before the world breaks them apart.  “The song chronicles that moment when a couple is fighting, and it doesn’t even make sense for them to stay together a second longer, but with a simple dance, they realize they can’t part because the attachment is too powerful,” explains J.R. Price.  The song is the fourth release from his upcoming Daydream album and he says it was heavily influenced by Meghan Trainor’s duets with Charlie Puth and John Legend. “All it takes is holding each other close, the sparks fly and suddenly the problems disappear,” he continues, adding: “If only love was actually that easy.”

JRP admits he’s had a hard time connecting with Cupid’s arrow in his life.   “Growing up poor, with no friends and a family who didn’t love me enough, left me feeling unworthy of love,” Price reflects.  “I was gay, overweight, and never felt like I was the prettiest…”

He explores many of his early challenges in “Daydream”, his new album that he refers to as pages from his younger self’s diary.  “All of the songs are windows into very personal experiences but I don’t tell them in a sad way.  The album is mostly fun Top 40 ear candy that expresses how, even at my lowest points, I managed to hold on to the hope that this day would come when I can finally chase my dreams on my own terms.”
J.R. Price
Photo:
Lily Dyer

Tom Goss appearing on his album is one dream fulfilled.  “Tom Goss is on my album!” he exclaims.  “If people only knew what Tom Goss being on my album would have meant to my younger self. When Tom’s song “Bears” came out, it changed me forever.  Here was this video depicting plus sized guys through a sexy lens; wearing swimsuits, exuding power.  That video made me realize that I also could be a sex object.  I could be someone’s fantasy without having to lose weight.  There are guys out there that love my curves.” 

He was introduced to Tom Goss through his producer, Freddy Freeman, a fellow independent artist in the gay community, best known for his song, “I’m Here, I’m Queer, & I’m Country!”.  JRP presented “Dance with Me” to Goss through email and was shocked when the singer replied, agreeing to record the duet.  “He put his heart and soul into the song,” JRP continues.   “He cared about details and depth in ways I was not expecting.  ‘Dance with Me’ mattered to him. He elevated the song beyond what I even heard in my head.”

JRP’s hope is that “Dance with Me” and all of the songs on the Daydream album help to inspire the next generation.  “I love the fans who reach out to me from all over the world and tell me that because of my videos, they felt comfortable wearing a swimsuit at a party. I am learning that all of the pain I have been through on this earth is meant for something... that it is helping others get through their own difficult moments.”

J.R. Price experienced a rough childhood. His father was a workaholic who was never home and when he was, was emotionally unavailable.  His mother was mentally, physically, and emotionally abusive.  He had two older sisters:  one, a drug addict, and another that became extremely judgmental and distant after his coming out as gay.

Neglected and dejected, food became J.R.’s one comfort in life, but as he grew larger, he also grew suicidal.   It led to anorexia, binge eating and body dysmorphia.

Last year, he was diagnosed with hyper diabetes.  Doctors warned him that he was killing himself. After being hospitalized for a week, he says he finally woke up to the true meaning of body positivity.   “I found peace with my body.  I have good days and bad days but mostly I realize that it’s not about shape or size, it’s about owning your body how it is and really embracing it.  Nothing is more attractive or valuable than confidence in oneself.” 

Through exercise and dieting, he has lost the weight and has, he declares, “beat the betes.”  In fact, he’s the healthiest he’s ever been.   “And the happiest because I’m putting my focus on my music.  My hope is that the album becomes a little escape from this crazy world and provides big inspiration to daydream!” 

J.R. Price’s “Dance with Me (featuring Tom Goss)” is being distributed independently and is available on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dance-with-me-single/1546275928?at=1000lM6c&uo=4&app=itunes), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/6hmrT5CLozJGOf46wYc7Qi) and all digital platforms. 

Follow J.R. Price on Instagram @ joshuarandalprice and Facebook @ JRPricePop.  For more information, visit jrprice.org 

Friday, January 15, 2021

Film Buff Friday: Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot is one of my favorite movies of all time. So much so that I in fact have the poster above in my home.

Today I am posting a link that my friend Jay Jacobson wrote about this comedy masterpiece (IMHO) which is one of the many films featured on his site Jay's Classic Movie Blog.

In addition to Some Like It Hot you will find other classics such as Rebel Without A Cause and Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca, which are two of my personal faves, plus many more.

Jay not only breaks the movies down he gives you behind the scenes history of the stars and facts of what went into making the film and things that happened during the making of it.

So if you like it classic & hot, click on the link below...🌟

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/32-some-like-it-hot-1959?cid=4d56c486-73a6-4289-a1a5-ea22f2a1dcbf  

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Michael's Musings

"I Blame Madonna"
Michael Shinafelt

While I did not watch yesterday's SS (Sh!t Show) aka The Impeachment Hearing, word travels, especially when congressman Ken Buck chose to use his time calling out Madonna. Just when you thought our government couldn't resemble an episode of The Twilight Zone more than it does...

So anything that I say in this weeks column that maybe, might offend you, I'm gonna blame Madonna for it, so there! Time to express myself Minions!

Rump Swapper, discuss...

Let people chow down on the nether regions of their choice

There's got to be a missing sock somewhere right here, right now

Sure I'll give a cheese sandwich, only if you walk on water

Trump stiffing Giuliani for his legal fees is on brand

Keep your nose in your mask and out of my business

Finally saw Spring Breakers w/Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez & James Franco on Netflix, loved it!!!

Lauren Boebert is unhinged & beyond, not to be confused with Bed, Bath & Beyond

Woman Crush of the Week - Shanola Hampton, I've been bingeing Shameless on Netflix and Veronica is my kind of woman

FYI Lies are not differences of opinion

"Trump Administration resignations are piling up. They did not see this coming. They’re Not-sees" - Jimmy Kimmel

Ivanka Trump deleted a Tweet calling the Domestic Terrorists at the Capitol "Patriots" I wanna delete Ivanka Trump

Let's have some fun and make a list of people we would like to wish into the cornfield

Today I will use my powers for good, pinky swear

Do good with me at:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

What Would Kim Cattrall Do?

Buh Bye
Kim Cattrall

With all the noise being made over a Samantha Jones less Sex and the City revival, I'm many of you have thought: What Would Kim Cattrall Do? In terms of reacting to this news?

Subtly react to a Tweet supporting her not reprising her role on the show THAT's what she'd do, and did. Bare witness to the said Tweet below...


And that my Minions is called expert shade!

Kim on Twitter -

https://twitter.com/KimCattrall 

Monday, January 11, 2021

And Just Like That...

Revival!
l-r
Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis & Sarah Jessica Parker 

In case you haven't heard HBO Max is reviving Sex and the City for 10 episodes with the title And Just Like That...

While I do enjoy reruns of the original show I'm not really sure about this, considering the first SATC movie was merely OK, and the second movie was downright awful. Also Kim Cattrall will not be returning as Samantha, she was my favorite character on the show.

This is a "we shall wait and see" type of proposition. While I am not going to outright dismiss it, I am very skeptical moving forward.

Caution, is today's secret word...

For more 411 on the revival, click on the link to the Variety article below!

https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/sex-and-the-city-reboot-hbo-max-1234882219/ 

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Silly Sunday

Changing Faces
Gerard Butler

With sedition in the air I found myself wanting something a lot less heavy. My mind wandered back to a few weeks ago when I saw The Ugly Truth with Gerard Butler & Katherine Heigl for the very first time, yeah I was like a virgin, on some station.

I started thinking about what a manly stud Gerard is, thus I Goggled him and came across something even better than his usual Sex God like pose he strikes. 

"Yes" it's Mr. Butler making a silly face, which is actually even sexier than if he were to smolder. I don't know about you, but a sense of humor makes a fine guy even better looking if you ask me, and while I know you didn't ask me, whatever!!!

So let's have a Silly Sunday courtesy of a Gerard, because as you know the Butler did it!

GB on iG -

https://www.instagram.com/gerardbutler/  

Saturday, January 9, 2021

National Balloon Ascension Day

Up!

Hey you, yes you, here is something to add to your well of useless knowledge today. Did you know January 9th is National Balloon Ascension Day? Well now you do!

With all the nonsense and insane happenings in the world at large, when I found this out all I could think of is how grand it would be to escape for just a little while. 

Even though I have never seen Pixar's Up, I have seen the image from it above before and it is what immediately sprung to mind when I found out that today is a celebration of ascending balloons.

Honestly it looks like a blast to hitch a house and go up, up in the air with some beautiful, vibrant balloons.

So let's celebrate today and pretend we are in the house flying high attached to a gaggle of balloons off on a magical journey, shall we? We shall!!!

Here's the 411 on NBAD - fly free Minions!

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/balloon-ascension-day/

Friday, January 8, 2021

Celebrating David Bowie

Let's Dance!
David Bowie

Today would have been David Bowie's 74th Birthday. With 27 albums and 145 million copies sold worldwide David Bowie continues to inspire generation after generation. Thus I thought we would mark the legacy of this legend today. Not to mention that he is one of my favorite artists.

I thought what could I add to this day and I can say plenty, but will keep it to personal experiences. "Yes" I have a couple, wait for it...

David Bowie was my first concert I went to, it was for the Let's Dance Tour and The Tubes opened for him at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA. Wow! What a show that was, seeing a master of his art take the stage and command it like he did is something I will always remember. I would go on to see him two other times in concert, one of them was a co-tour with Nine Inch Nails. This is one of the things I am thankful for in my lifetime, that I have bared witness to him, live.

The next was even more personal, "Yes" I've met David Bowie. It was in a time before there were smart phones, so no visual evidence. I wished there was, as given my encounter with him I'm sure he would have graciously consented to photos. 

I was working at Tower Records Sunset in Los Angeles. He came in one day and I remember all of us that worked there were awe struck. Honestly he's the only personal I have ever freaked out about (in a good way) seeing and meeting them. 

He was so gracious and down to earth. No ego or attitude, very kind and so humble. So humble that when one of the clerks said: "Mr. Bowie it's such honor to meet you" He said: "Oh please, I'm not that big of a deal" - truly an amazing spirit and a class act.

David Bowie on Wikipedia -

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

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Michael's Musings

Remember The Time?
Michael Shinafelt

Well it's day number 365 of 2021, OK kidding, but seriously? I'd be totally remiss if I ignored the events of this week. Honestly I am over the BS, it's time to move on and heal.

That's why I chose a TBT photo of myself, I want to remember what it feels like to live in a world that isn't what we have at present. Ya know, blonde ambition and all, prepare thyself for the vent...

Pack your bags a$$hole, game over!

Joe Biden has officially been certified President, please keep him safe

This just in Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced they are delaying their divorce until a quieter news cycle

I was attacked by a Karen yesterday at Trader Joe's on Vine in Hollywood. How appropriate given the climate of the day, and what a feeling!

What? I'm not as light as I usually am today? Grow Up

So sad I can't say what happened yesterday was shocking and unsurprising

I can no longer in good conscience call myself an American, I have decided to resign

On a lighter note my Law & Order: SVU crush Rafael Barba returns tonight

Woman Crush of the Week - Stacey Abrams, she's got the power!

The US has been a reality sh!t show for the last four years

R.I.P. Tanya Roberts

Hell is like a sieve and the damned have been slipping through left and right

Are you in the market for babies and degenerate art? Call Sal 

The last thing I want in 2021 is to be torn limb by limb by an Incubus, no thanks

Join me in 2021, here:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Hump Day & Chill

Aussie Joey

Since we are currently in a hazy shade of winter, I thought we might want to Hump Day & Chill to summer down under. "Yes" this week we travel to Australia to HD & C with Aussie Joey warming benches, wearing, what else, nothing whatsoever.

That's correct Minions I am sending y'all on a Australian vacation via Tye Briggs Favorite Hunks & Other things. We have all earned this first Hump Day & Chill of January 2021. Hey it's already seems like we are 365 days into this year already so...

Enjoy the view of Joey warming benches in the buff, by clicking on the link below, and give it your first Hump Day & Chill of 2021. BTW in case you are wondering HD & C is a euphemism, so get to it!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2021/01/bench-warmer-joey-by-macpics.html  

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

God Save The Queen!

The Queen's Gambit
Elizabeth II & Friends

Who says Elizabeth II doesn't have a sense of humor, obviously has not seen this photo of her. "Yes" the Queen of England has some mad photobombing skills, add that to my 2021 Bingo Card.

Check out these two unsuspecting young women who thought they were capturing "their moment." See there she is in the background grinning ear to ear The Queen!

Yeah, she knew what she was doing and loving every minute of it. Hey Elizabeth knows how to party Minions.

Thus I leave you with this bit of levity today, I hope it entertains you as much as it did me...

Photobomb! 

Elizabeth II on Wikipedia -

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

Monday, January 4, 2021

Monday Mood

Yep...
Dwayne Johnson & Daughter 

Twas the first Monday of 2021 and all through out the world the only creature stirring was a big orange ________ it's time to fill in the blank Minions! Honestly the New Year does not begin until January 20th 2021 IMHO. Until then it's like 2020 on replay, same old sh!t different day (and at this point year.)

So this photo of Dwayne Johnson and his daughter from this past Thanksgiving sums up my Monday Mood quite epically. "Yes" it feels like it has been five long years since the November election and at least one of those years has been from January 1st 2021, till today. Honestly I'm over it, much like this father and daughter duo are.

Looking forward to, well, moving forward, not perpendicular. Here is the trick to keep ourselves collectively on track, don't look back, and make the most of every day. Even though the above photo this is reflective of how many of us fee at present, we gotta keep on keeping.

Me? Oh yeah I've got things to do the first Monday of 2021, but those things are for me to know, and you to never find out.

Remember: Smile Like You Have A Naughty Secret 😈

Dwayne on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/therock/ 

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Just Because...Booty Call

Getting Cheeky With It!
John Barrowman

Just Because...fun is a good thing, Just Because...you know you like to watch & Just Because...It's cheeky, quite literally and figuratively, here's John Barrowman flashing his booty in Palm Springs.

Mr. Barrowman is known for his, shall we say, candid Instagram postings. Going commando in Washington, DC anyone? Well he decided to shoot some video footage of himself roller skating captioning it: "The view behind me...roller skating in Palm Springs. Can you see the moon?" 

If you know how this guy rolls, no one should have been surprised to get a peek at his supple bottom. "Yes" he laughs at his own naughty boy ways, hey he's having fun and wants you to as well.

What's that you say? You wanna see it? Well fear not and click on the link below Just Because...!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZ1u4kjC_8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Sparkle Miley, Sparkle!

Shine Bright Like A Diamond
Miley Cyrus

OK, I know it is merely the second day of 2021 and, yeah, it's pretty much like 2020 thus far. I am looking forward to when the world finally starts moving that way.

So in the meantime I need things other than Netflix binges to keep my morale up. Shiny things that sparkle, like Miley Cyrus performing at Dick Clark's New Years Rockin Eve 2021.

"Yes" I am a Cyrus fan, she's one of the best contemporary artist out there at present. Honestly I jam to a song or two of hers at least once a day.

What's that you say? Did I catch her on NYRE? Sort of, I seent it on YouTube, I am asleep by midnight always and feel no special need to indulge in staying up to ring in the New Year. What's the point?! It isn't going to, especially this year, change with the flip of a switch.

Today I hereby add Miley Cyrus to my list of things to keep my spirits up while we wait for the world to mobilize in a positive manner.

Sparkle Miley, Sparkle!

Miley on IG -