Michael's Musings

Grrrowl!!!
Michael Shinafelt

This past Tuesday we got disoriented in yoga. That was the point and the goal of doing so was to put our collective selves in touch with our souls. We were supposed to experience unique feelings throughout the day, and "Yes" I did.

My personal favorite exercise during the course of the journey was getting on my knees and sitting on the ground a growling. It really got me connected to something primal inside me which inhabited my being the whole rest of the day, the more you know...

FYI When disco ended the tambourine economy never recovered

If I said I spoke to a snake today would you believe me???

Why open your legs when you can open the Bible? I can think of several reasons times infinity actually

Had a good time seeing Poltergeist for the first time since it came out, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. That's correct Minions I saw a movie about a cemetery in a cemetery!!!

Speaking of Poltergeist while I did have a good time, the movie itself is uneven and more akin to an amusement park ride than an actual film. To me it was like The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland

Finally some representation for Lesbians who were horny losers in High School, discuss

I bet if Taylor Swift farted into a microphone it would become a #1 Billboard Hit

Change the narrative: Go laugh in places you have cried

Women Crush of the Week - That's correct Minions we have two icons in one awesome photo, that I didn't know I needed and now is giving me life! Jamie Lee Curtis of Halloween and Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order SVU! Yes!!! 

Notice how Scott Stapp of Creed and the Sleep Paralysis Demon are never in the room at the same time?

Game, set, match...that's all

You are running out of "it is what it is" are you sure you want to continue?

Fog is so underrated, you don't need to see everything

Been re-watching Pretty Little Liars on MAX, it's even better the second go

Join me and binge PLL here - 

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Elizabeth Montgomery & Barbara Eden

It's Hump Day & Chill yet again, the last one of August 2023 and today you have to make a choice...Bewitched or I Dream Of Jeannie. If you are unfamiliar you know how to Google. But those who know, well, know.

Bewitched came first here's a summary of the TV classic:  A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces.

I Dream Of Jeannie followed trying to cash in on the success of Bewitched here's it's plot: A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie.

Bewitched starred the charming and talented Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens. I Dream Of Jeannie starred the equally charming and talented Barbara Eden as Jeannie, naturally.

Now it's time to Hump Day & Chill and choose your fighter!

My personal choice is Bewitched because it's about a witch and Elizabeth Montgomery is bewitching in it. Sorry Jeannie, but the OG is my Hump Day & Chill choice. What's yours???

Bewitched on Wikipedia - 

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

I Dream Of Jeannie on Wikipedia -

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

Cancelled: The Idol

HBO has officially cancelled The Idol. With all the backlash I can't say I am surprised. This being stated I didn't get the backlash. For a show trying so hard to be shocking it lacked substance and, well the power to shock.

I turned it off after two episodes and forgot to un-record the series. Thus I watched the last two episodes out of curiosity. Guess what Minions?!?! The same thing was happening that happened in the first two episodes, it's like shampoo, rinse and repeat.

The series was honestly boring AF to me with a capital "B" 

Perhaps I'm simply jaded or I'm more intelligent than the average media consumer. It's like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop: The World May Never Know.

Mourn The Idol here if you must on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Idol_(TV_series)

Monday Motivation

Love her or hate her Taylor Swift is a talented young woman. She also gave my favorite Monday Motivation this week.

This is something I learned a long time ago and it is quite a powerful place to be. Once I understood Ms. Swift's comment I found easy to dismiss anything negative stated about me by a casual observer.

Recently I encountered some harassment along these lines of a certain someone who kept telling me a basic bold faced lie about who I was. I finally said to them: "What you say to me doesn't bother me because I know it isn't true. It's the fact that you keep saying it that's annoying me."

Succinct to the point and really what was being said wasn't the problem because I am confident and secure in myself, it was the repetitive factor, I was bored hearing it over and over every chance this individual got.

Thus this Monday and times infinity I be on Team Taylor & Michael - trust me, it's a winning one!

Taylor on IG -

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

And Just Like That...Kim Cattrall

Samantha Jones I Presume
Kim Cattrall

Well the much hyped return of Samantha Jones on And Just Like That has come and, but not gone you can stream it as many times infinity as you like on MAX.

Kim Cattrall sparkled and really made me (and a legion of others) realize how much the character of Samantha is missed from the ensemble. It also makes one realize how much better the show would be with her back on it.

But alas it is not meant to be, or is it? Time will tell as And Just Like that has been renewed for season three. With the ongoing Writer's Guild and SAG/AFTRA strike who knows when the ladies will return, but And Just Like That they'll be back.

On a final note to those who bought into the the hyperbole that Cattrall got paid a million dollars for her cameo, get real. It's called publicity people.  While I'm not sure what she did get paid, I'm here to tell you if 100% was not a million big ones.

And Just Like That my work is done, Michael has left the building...

And Just Like That on IG -

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

Behind The Scenes

Batman
Tim Burton & Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger who portrayed Vicki Vale in one of the original Comic Book based blockbusters Batman posted this image on Instagram of Director Tim Burton, well directing her on the set.  Personally I love seeing what goes on behind the scenes before the cameras start rolling, it fascinates me.

She wrote what it was like working with him on it, oh and it was also to wish him a Happy Birthday! Here in here own word is what Ms. Basinger wrote:

Many know Tim as a creative genius… a master artist… and they are right, of course! But what I always remember are his drawings… how they inspired and amused me…

When I’d find myself sitting next to him on set, I would look over and see him doodling in his script… At that moment, I felt like a small child… walking into an amusement park like none that has ever been created…. Magical… Fantastical… I could feel my eyes growing bigger as I watched him draw these characters in his script…

Being on set with him was a lot like watching one of his own characters... As we exchanged ideas and I got direction from him……. Was like a surrealistic journey in so many ways… Too many to mention here! One of the most meaningful and fun films of my life….. The memories will stay with me forever.

Just another boy from Burbank? I don’t think so! Wishing you the best birthday Tim… wherever you are… whatever you’re doing…. Much love ✨

Happy Saturday!

Kim on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/kim.basinger/

Tra la la, tra la la, la...

Guess what day it is Minions? It's National Banana Split Day, Yay! While I am sure said day is referring to the ice cream concoction with bananas this is what I think of when I hear it, The Banana Splits!

For those of you who aren't familiar here is the 411:  Each show represented a meeting of the Banana Splits Club, and the wraparounds featured the adventures of the club members, a musical quartet meant to be reminiscent of the Monkees. The Splits' segments, including songs of the week and comedy skits, served as wraparounds for a number of individual segments.

Not to be confused with the 2019 horror movie based on these lovable goofs that made them homicidal. Although that was fun in it's own right, the original show that aired on Saturday mornings will always be the real deal for me.

So imbibe in an actual banana split today or watch The Banana Splits, the choice is yours to make. Choose wisely grasshopper.

National Banana Split Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-banana-split-day-august-25/ 

Michael's Musings

Did You Ever Wonder If The Person In The Window Is Real,
And You're Just A Reflection Of Him?
Michael Shinafelt

The photo taken above was spontaneous, on my walk home from lunch at one of my local haunts. It has a dream like quality to it, that got curiouser and curiouser as I viewed it and it made me think about perceptions of the world around us and how there is so much more than what meets the eye. 

I feel like I have gone down the Rabbit Hole on an journey that is sure to be amazing. Join me won't you??? Here we go...

Saw Asteroid City last night, it resonated internally, not sure I can explain it, but I thought it was lovely

Everyone has that one friend that turns every conversation into something dirty. I am that friend.

I found puppets living in my apartment walls, the more you know

Brian Sonia-Wallace is an excellent poet. He performed at Planet Queer this past Tuesday, completely amazing!!!

What's the comparative superlative form of tw@t?

Binged both seasons of Yellowjackets - season one was good, not sure what happened with season two, help me understand!

Those who eat the Devil's corn, will choke on his cob - can I get an Amen???

Of course your opinion matters...Just not to me.

Woman Crush of the Week - Scarlett Johansson for her beautiful portrayal of Midge Campbell in Asteroid City

Jessie J's Masterpiece is one of the best Pop songs ever, that's all

Gossip Girl Quote: I haven't been this bored since I believed in Jesus 🤣🤣🤣

MAGA = My Ass Got Arrested 

Prince's Darling Nikki is playing on a loop in my head currently

I have no agenda today other than to live in the moment and go with the flow

Flow moment to moment with me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

Having A Kiki
Jason, Ghostface & Freddy

This photo of three icons of horror is awesome, whoever created it deserves a four screams and a machete.

I titled this photo, how could I not? Thus today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to what I call: Scream It's Friday On Elm Street. 

Now the beauty of this weeks Hump Day & Chill is I'm sure we can all come up with a clever title for a photo that features Jason, Freddy & Ghostface.

"Yes" it's an interactive HD&C for all you horror fans out there, like myself.

So get to it you ghouls and send me those clever titles that I know you can all think of, right here, right now...

1,2 Freddy's coming for you and he's bringing Jason and Ghostface along for extra Hump Day & Chill terror!!!

Horror Film on Wikipedia -

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

Spotless

I Got No Spots

Behold the rarest of the rare, a Spotless Giraffe born at a Tennessee Zoo. It is believed to currently be the only anywhere on the planet.

The last time one was recorded as being born was in 1972 in Tokyo.  

Well Brights Zoo is currently looking to give their new bundle of joy a name. They are holding a contest on their Facebook page. If you would like to "give her a name" I have included the link at the end of this post to do so.

You all might be wondering why I posted about a giraffe. Because it's rare and my Mom who passed away not too long ago loved giraffes and would have enjoyed seeing this photo. 

I remember when we went to the Los Angeles Zoo when she visited once and we watched the giraffes for many minutes she was captivated by them.

Wanna "give her a name?" Hit the link below -

https://www.facebook.com/BrightsZoo/   

Monday Motivation

It's the first day of the work week again, time for some Monday Motivation Minions (say that three times fast.)

This particular quote straight outta Blake Lively is something I've been putting into action for a while now. If for some reason my day starts to go off the rails I stop, take a deep breath and say a variation of what she says, but essentially the same thing.

Guess What?!?! It works, you can change your mindset with a simple choice. "Yes" it really is that easy. 

Thus the collective mission of all of you is to make Monday August 21, 2023 one of the many best days of your life.

Bend it like Blake and Me!

Blake on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/blakelively/

Carlito's Way

Academy Award winner Al Pacino reunites with his Scarface director Brian De Palma for this tough-minded thriller about a gangster looking for salvation down the mean streets of 1970s New York City. Gangster Carlito Brigante (Pacino) gets released early from prison thanks to the work of his lawyer, Kleinfeld (Sean Penn, Milk). Vowing to go straight, Carlito nonetheless finds dangers waiting for him in the outside world. As Carlito works toward redemption, Kleinfeld sinks into cocaine-fueled corruption. When Kleinfeld crosses the mob, Carlito gets caught in the crossfire and has to face a hard choice: remain loyal to the friend who freed him or protect a new life with the woman he loves (Penelope Ann Miller, The Relic). With enemies closing in from all sides, Carlito must find his way before it's too late. Also starring John Leguizamo (Land of the Dead), Luis Guzmán (Magnolia), and Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings), Carlito's Way has come to be regarded as among De Palma's most accomplished films. A hard-hitting gangster noir laced with romance and melancholy, powerful performances and nail-biting suspense.

Media

 Watch trailer »

Bonus Materials

• 4K DUAL FORMAT LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
• Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative
• Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly-commissioned artwork by Tom Ralston and Obviously Creative
• Seven double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Barry Forshaw and original production notes
• DISC ONE: FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
• 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) presentation in High Dynamic Range
• Original stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-X audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz, author of The Wes Anderson Collection and The Soprano Sessions
• Brand new audio commentary by Dr. Douglas Keesey, author of Brian De Palma’s Split-Screen: A Life in Film
• DISC TWO: FEATURE AND EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
• Original stereo and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz
• Brand new audio commentary by Dr Douglas Keesey
• Carlito and the Judge, a brand new interview with Judge Edwin Torres, author of the novels Carlito’s Way and After Hours on which the screenplay for Carlito’s Way is based
• Cutting Carlito’s Way, a brand new interview with editors Bill Pankow and Kristina Boden
• De Palma’s Way, a brand new appreciation by film critic David Edelstein
• All the Stitches in the World: The Locations of Carlito’s Way, a brand new look at the New York locations of Carlito’s Way and how they look today
• De Palma on Carlito’s Way, an archival interview with director Brian De Palma
• The Making of Carlito’s Way, an archival documentary on the making of the film, produced for the original DVD release
• Deleted Scenes
• Original promotional featurette
• Theatrical teaser and trailer
• Image gallery

Order Here -

https://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/AV529

"Afraid To Love"

David Archuleta 
Photo:
Shaun Vadella 

David Archuleta continues his recent onslaught of new music with the official release of the brand new music video HERE for his latest single, “Afraid To Love” HERE

“This song is about celebrating and getting people to dance. I wanted something that you could hear at a dance club or to get you jamming late at night in your house.  I’ve been learning to accept myself as I am and to not be afraid anymore of what people think of me. Letting go of any hate and declaring to everyone I’m not going to fear what people think of me for loving whoever I love.”

And, working with director Brad Hammer on the video concept was truly a new experience for me and so fun  incorporating super vibrant colors and dance elements into my video, something that I have shied away from in the past.”   states David.

 

David recently spoke about what’s on the horizon musically with Entertainment Weekly – “Up” it’s kind of like the prelude. It’s meant to tie where I’m coming from, my past, my history — but it’s also coming from a place where I was at the bottom of that, at the end of that path. I’ve lived out the end of this, and I don’t know where else to go. This is continuing down a very dark place, and I need to get out of it now. So, this is me saying, I’m accepting myself as I am, as a queer person, and letting myself be seen, every aspect of myself. And I’m just letting all of me be seen now. And not being so afraid of hiding myself and being afraid of what people will say if people find out. I’m just like, you know what, now they know! And now it’s just moving up, and I’m gonna have fun. There’s no need to hide anything anymore — just have a good time.  There are some really fun songs that are gonna get people dancing as well, that I’m really excited about. And there are still some classic ballads. I feel like these songs are more about love, something that I always shied away from before because it was something I didn’t relate to. I don’t think I ever really experienced love the way everyone talks about in songs and novels and all that. I’m talking about what it’s like for me to experience it for the first time really and fully. I’m excited to share that, in fun ways, dance ways, and also in ballad-y ways. I’m excited to share this new chapter and these new songs with everyone leading to a full album release later this year.   

Check out the evolution of David thru his songs and videos:

 

Faith In Me: HERE

Movin’: HERE

OK, All Right: HERE

Up All Night:HERE

 

Follow David Here:

https://www.facebook.com/davidarchuleta/

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

https://www.tiktok.com/@davidarchie?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialarchuleta

www.davidarchuleta.com

 

Current Mood

Today I am feeling the slogan on legendary Porn Star Jenna Jameson's T-Shirt: "Hey, I  Know your lane sucks, but I'm gonna nee you to stay in it" 

No truer words were spoken right here, right now.

Also I am giving no further explanation on this Friday August 18th 2023. 

You know who you are and if you don't you'll find out, soon.

Jenna Jameson on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/jennacantlose/  

Michael's Musings

I'm Perfectly Incomplete, I'm Still Working On My Masterpiece
Michael Shinafelt

As the years turn one of the things you really understand is you take things step by step. I for one have never colored inside the lines. Patience with yourself is a virtue, you don't have to have it all figured out at once, FYI no one does.

Give yourself the gift of time, it all comes together the way it's supposed, trust me with this, it's the one subject matter I have expert experience with. Sally fourth!

Hey, I know your lane sucks, but I'm still going to need you to stay in it

Imahoe is not an Indian tribe, the more you know

We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended

Hey Mercury, can you not right now?!?!

A Barbie Sequel idea: Barbie Meets Jason Vorhees 

Happy Belated 65th Birthday to Angela Bassett 

Forgiveness is swallowing when you'd rather spit 

75 days until Halloween...

Woman Crush of the Week - Kim Kardashian because she looks like the definition of evil in the promos for AHS:Delicate

Gossip Girl Quote: Your lack of faith in humanity turns me on 💕

Embrace your past, don't run from it

We need more cowbell, that's all

Saw Talk To Me, WOW! Loved it! I'm still thinking about it as I sit here typing  

I'm not gonna stop, I like the view from the top

Head to the top with me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Hump Day & Chill

Cheers!
Madonna

Well Minions how could we not Hump Day & Chill to the Queen of Pop, Madonna's 65th Birthday today? I ask you, OK fine don't answer.

"Yes" Madonna turns 65 years young today. It seems like just yesterday I saw her on a video screen for the first time (and not like a virgin) at the 18 and older club Skoochies in Seattle, WA.

Madonna has had so much influence in music and pop culture that I don't even know where to begin and end.

Thus let's just give a Hump Day & Chill toast to the best selling female recording artist of all time!

Madonna on Wikipedia -

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

I'm So Indicted!

"You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place" - We Will Rock You, Queen

LOCK HIM UP!!!

For those who may not understand what an indictment is here's a link to that explanation on Wikipedia -

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

Monday Motivation

Michelle Pfeiffer is here to give you a Monday Motivation reminder: Never put a live bird in your mouth.

Sounds like a common sense sort of thing right? Well I guess when you are playing Catwoman that common sense may fly out the window, or in Michelle's case your mouth. 

Anyway as we know Pfeiffer shot the scene and remained disease free post it. She clearly used at least one of her nine lives while filming.

Remember Minions putting things in your mouth that you shouldn't is for the birds, or in this case for the cats.

Michelle on IG -

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

Say Uncle!

Me & My Nieces
l-r
Shauna Waters, Michael Shinafelt, Lindley Waters & Kelly Waters

Today August 13, 2023 is officially Gay Uncles Day! Since I am a gay uncle, or as we gays refer to it "Guncle" I am celebrating it!

Here a photo of myself and my three nieces. It's an older photo, not recent, why?  Because it's the only one I could find of the four of us together all at once.

It was Christmas, can't recall the year, I'm not good with time frames. But suffice it to say these three give me plenty of reasons to be a proud and happy Guncle.

Their names in no particular order are Lindley, Shauna & Kelly. For those Enquiring minds that want to know.

So to all the Gay Uncles out there wave your Guncle flag high, loud and proud!

Gay Uncles Day on the WWW -

https://nationaltoday.com/gay-uncles-day/   

Search For Sound

 Z2 Comics is proud to announce Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound, an innovative and stunning exploration of the musical pioneer’s winding, exhilarating life and the intoxicating music that followed. The graphic novel will be released by Z2 Comics on November 7th, 2023.

The graphic novel chronicles Davis’ journey from his childhood in Illinois to mastering jazz improvisation throughout the ’40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. These formative experiences led him to redefine the form again and again, culminating into the psychedelic frontiers of afro futurism throughout the ‘70s and beyond. Cartoonist Dave Chisholm, who received his doctorate in Jazz Trumpet from the Eastman School of Music, takes readers on a meticulously researched odyssey charting this dynamic figure’s musical evolution. Throughout, Chisholm centers on the one obsession threaded throughout Davis’ sprawling career: a restless search for the sound. A search that shattered and redefined the limits of what jazz—and music—could be.

Featuring narration adapted from Davis’ own words and a shifting palette of visual styles that mirrors Davis’ famously varied oeuvre, this 150-page graphic novel follows Davis through four decades of musical innovation and ever-escalating obstacles.

Chisholm frames the narrative around Davis’ recovery from a stroke in 1982. With Davis unable to play his trumpet, his medical team urged him to regain coordination by scratching out patterns and scribbles with a pencil on paper. From there, the story hurdles back in time to the icon’s quest to find a mysterious tone he once heard on a moonlit country road in his childhood.

“Davis’ music has truly been a lifelong obsession of mine, inspiring me to pursue jazz trumpet in college and beyond—Sketches of Spain is the first music I ever remember hearing, and I even had the opportunity to perform all of the music he and Gil Evans did together at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy,” Chisholm explains. “Miles continually inspires me to pursue stylistic change as an artist, both visually and musically. This is the book I’ve always dreamt of creating; it’s the biggest honor of my professional life to be given this opportunity by the Davis family.”

“Dave Chisholm has captured the struggle, the genius, and the complexity of Miles Davis in this book. Each page brings the energy of his music to life with the same kinetic fluidity of Miles’ compositions,” Z2 Editor-in-Chief Rantz Hoseley continues. “This is a powerful story that pulls you deep within, whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the lasting influence and innovation of this jazz icon.”

Z2 Comics will release Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound on November 7th in standard hardcover and deluxe hardcover editions. The deluxe hardcover will be packaged with three art prints illustrated by Dave Chisholm and a limited-edition Miles Davis split 7” of Miles Runs The Voodoo Down and Spanish Key, with new art by Dave Chisholm. The Gold editions will be signed and numbered by Dave Chisholm and come with a set of accordion-style postcards with original paintings from Miles Davis and the split 7” of Miles Runs The Voodoo Down and Spanish Key will feature an exclusive colorway. Finally there will be only 10 of 10 Platinum editions of Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound and these will come with a 360° spinning Miles Davis Limited-Edition 3D sculpture, a Miles Davis T-shirt designed by Dave Chisholm and a split 7” of Miles Runs The Voodoo Down and Spanish Key on clear vinyl.

Preorder now at Z2 Comics.

Freaky Friday

Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter

I saw this image come across my Twitter, I mean X or whatever feed this morning direct from Wonder Woman herself, Lynda Carter. It came with the caption "I am prepared to fight Dracula on this boat."

Obviously this was a tongue in cheek remark because as if the fanged one would ever participate in water sports or dare to fight WW.

Vampires and water don't mix Minions (say that three times fast) - Lynda Carter however is fun on Twitter (I'm never going to stop calling it that, so there!)

So get your Freaky Friday on and follow her, and follow her now!

Lynda on Twitter -

https://twitter.com/RealLyndaCarter   

Michael's Musings

Say Hello To My Little Friend
Michael Shinafelt

Meet my newest friend Alastair, I encountered him on my way to one of my favorite locals The Kitchen in Silverlake. I love walking to places in my neighborhood, you get to see things through a very different set of eyes than when you are mobile.

Not to mention you get to interact with new and interesting people. Alastair and I are gonna get the party started Minions, join us!!!

Prostitutes are people too, and they have a lot of disposable income. The more you know...

FYI Daddy can't help you now!

I tried to put myself in your shoes but they were cheap and ugly

Ryan Gosling crooning I'm Just Ken is number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100

You really don't hate Mondays, you hate the pain of existence 

Not everything in the Bible is wrong, the page numbering is accurate 

Saw Babylon finally. Can't believe that someone read the script and actually greenlighted it, let alone spent 80 million on it

Since I referenced my local The Kitchen let me tell you what I ate the day I met Alastair. You can build your own grilled cheese sandwich there which they serve on sourdough bread. I had mine with sharp cheddar and garlic aioli, yummy to the max!!!

Woman Crush of the Week - since I am currently binging Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester for her deliciously naughty performance as Blair Waldorf

Wayne Brady announced he's pansexual, now my life is complete (note the sarcasm)

Barking seals need love too 

After Wrong Turn and The Hole comes The Wrong Hole

Currently listening to the sweet sound of all the F#cks I'm not going to give today 

Now to find out what's in my wallet 

For that and other 411 follow me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

I know I am late to this particular game, but currently I am binging Gossip Girl on MAX and am almost done with season three. I am hooked! Thus when all is said and done today guess what I will Hump Day & Chill to? Gossip Girl, naturally, gotta finish every delectable season!!!

Why didn't I watch it when it aired initially? The title was a turn off so I didn't bother to find out anything past that about the show. When I found out it was about teenagers behaving badly who can not hide their secrets from a ruthless blogger who publishes them online, well I just had to see it! 

There are many things to like about GG my favorite is the well rounded believable characters and the acting. "Yes" sometimes the storylines are somewhat over the top, but if you have well written believable characters with actors who can inhabit them and make even the most outlandish of situations grounded in reality, you can do that sort of thing. 

Above is a poster for an ad campaign the clever marketing team behind the show did using quotes from negative reviews for it. 

There is one character on the show I do identify with and I'm not telling you who or it is, or what sex they are. Let's put it this way I'm no Dan Humphrey!

Guess away and Hump Day & Chill Minions...

GG on Wikipedia -

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

Alaska...A Christmas Show

You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I'm telling you why…International starlet of stage and screen Alaska Thunderfuck is coming to town- and she’s not only checked her list twice- she’s checked it thrice.

Gather round the open fire and join Alaska and her longtime musical collaborator Jeremy in a heartwarming evening of story and song that will melt your heart and the polar icecaps. This show promises to be a magical, fun night with holiday classics, not-so-holiday classics, and yuletide tomfoolery.  

The “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ALASKA …A Christmas Show” tour begins in Seattle on December 6, 2023, and travels to 11 cities, including Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, and New York City.

Tickets for this very special one-night-only holiday extravaganza, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ALASKA …A Christmas Show” go on sale today, August 7, at 10 AM. Ticket prices fluctuate but there's GA, VIP, Ultimate VIP tickets in all cities including access to see Alaska before the show during her soundcheck and priority access to the meet and greet experience and photo opportunity. Tickets are available on Alaskathunderfuck.com

 

Tour Dates

 

December:

 

6^th: Seattle, WA @ Neptune

7^th: Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue

8^th: Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater

10^th: San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365

12^th: Montreal, QC @ Le National

14^th: New York, NY @ Town Hall

15^th: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Hall

16^th: Boston, MA @ Big Night Live

17^th: Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

22^nd: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

23^rd: Erie, PA @ Erie Playhouse

 

About Alaska Thunderfuck 5000

A bizarre cosmic collision propelled Alaska to Earth…and onto the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where she finished in the final 3 before returning and taking the crown as winner of season two of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” She has released four chart-topping studio albums, “Anus,” “Poundcake,” “Vagina” and “Red 4 Filth.” Alaska was nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for her feature role as Queen Gynecia in the Go Go’s scored musical comedy “Head Over Heels,” been a cast member of VH1’s hit reality series “Scared Famous,” starred as Hattie in the short horror film “The Quiet Room” directed by Sam Wineman, guested in the ever-popular science fiction action comedy horror disaster film Sharknado as well as Hulu’s hit series “Drag Me To Dinner.” In addition, Alaska has released a young adult novel titled “Alaska Thunderfun and the Inner Space Odyssey,”released her memoir "My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir" and has toured the globe spreading her otherworldly message of love, kindness and gender non-conformity. Alaska also co-hosts the wildly popular Race Chaser podcast with Willam here and her YouTube videos boast over 60 million views with 15 million views alone (and counting) for 2017's "The T." She has over 1.8 million Instagram followers and over 1.3 million Twitter & Facebook followers. You can watch her first-ever stand-up comedy special "The Alaska Thunderf**k Extra Special Comedy Special" on the OUTtv USA Apple TV Channel. In addition, Alaska co-founded the LGBTQ+ Moguls of Media (MOM) podcast channel here on the Forever Dog Network, co-created the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition Here and is the face of one of six featured flavors with SERV Vodka Here. She debuted a new live stage show in the fall of 2022 called DRAG: The Musical which she co-starred in and co-wrote with certified platinum selling songwriter/producer Tomas Costanza & Ashley Gordon. Her latest foray finds her in the world of smells with her “Red For Filth” fragrance HERE which was a decade in the making.  And, in her spare time she stars in Divatronic icon tribute shows (Gaga, Britney, Taylor, Miley) that she founded and created with director Nick Laughlin. Her message to humankind?  "Anus-thing is possible." Find her online at: alaskathunderfuck.com.