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/

Hump Day & Chill

Keeping Things Lively
Blake Lively

Another Wednesday another Hump Day & Chill. When I saw Blake Lively out and about in NYC I thought one thing: Wow!

I have got to say this midriff baring little black dress is something special and Blake pulls it off to perfection, perfection I say!

So hats off today to Ms. Lively - she is our Hump Day & Chill Queen.

Hey, nobody does it better than Blake, fight me...!!!

Blake on IG -

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

Let Them Eat Cake!

Humble Pie
Ryan Reynolds

With Free Guy being a smash success let's face the fact that it is Ryan Reynolds world and we just live in it.

Me thinks it's time to take him down a peg or two, and the one person who knows how to do that is his wife Blake Lively.

Bear witness to her wishing her hubby a HBD with a not so tasty looking pie. Complete with candles and of course a side of humor.

Wonder if her Humble Pie worked and made Ryan, well, more humble.

Kidding, Reynolds is quite down to earth, and can also take a joke.

Now get out there and seize the day Minions!

Ryan on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/vancityreynolds/  

A Side Of Mayo...

A Little Dab Will Do Ya!
Blake Lively

Ever wonder how Blake Lively keeps her blonde tresses so shiny? Well guess what Minions the answer is lurking in your refrigerator!

Blake uses mayonnaise to strengthen her hair and to keep it from drying out. Apparently she learned this tip from her Mother. 

Ms. Lively states:

“My mom taught me this really great beauty tip. She used to put oil or mayonnaise on the bottom half of her hair before she would shower," Lively said. "That way, when she would shampoo, the soap wouldn’t strip the bottom of the hair and dry it out, making it brittle.”

There you have it, I hope you found this a useful way to kick off your week. If not, well make the best of it...ciao and Happy Monday!!!

Blake on IG -

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

Michael's Musings

I've Changed My Spots...
Michael Shinafelt

"Come alive, Bones and flesh right before your eyes, I come alive
I'll make you mine" Traci Lords "Come Alive"

I'm going to pull my best self centered diva bullsh!t on your collective asses right now. In case you have been living under a rock, you should know Traci Lords dropped her latest single this week "Come Alive" - thus the lyric quote above. 

Yeah, I just can't get enough, it is my current  jam! This week has been a unique one don't really know what type of word vomit is going to spew out of it. I love it when even I have no clue of what I am going to regurgitate.

Deadpool 2 is opening soon in case you haven't heard. Oh, I think everyone has!

Good morning from Me & My lemon water

The Met Gala was this week and Blake Lively truly lived up to her last name while attending 

Want to taste heaven? On your knees then.

Two poor queens thinking they are fashionable, discuss...

Don't question me, question authority 

Christina Aguilera says she vows never to return to The Voice. Great PR move since they don't want you to return.

Turn and face the good, the bad - try to avoid the ugly

Jared Leto

Jared Leto, Jared Leto, Jared Leto 

Consume mass quantities

It's all dirty

Taylor Swift has a big snake - bet that's something you never wanted to, or thought you'd hear. Yet, it's true!

File it under...

Walkin' in lame', nobody walks in lame' 

And then there was one. So ominous and disturbing.

Let me explain it all to you at -
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Michael's Musings

Take On Me???
Michael Shinafelt

You know the old adage "Don't poke the bear?" Well this bear, done got poked this week. 

Would  you like to know what happens when such a thing goes down? I know you are curious, all the popular people are. To find out this and how other fantastic beasts are faring read on! 

PS Gold's Hollywood, you are welcome for the free plug included in this column 

Dear Kanye West - if you think slavery is a choice, then your mental state is too.

Today's tongue twister: "Someone was caught half naked in the Queen's bedroom" - Queen being an open for interpretation sort of term. 

Whatever it is, I'm sure your opening monologue will cover it

Is there anybody out there?!

Horny guys need love too!

Lisa Vanderpump gifted Kyle Richards with a $3,000 Channel Bag after she loses $1 million in possessions (including bags) in a home burglary. Who says chivalry is dead???

Shout our to my sister Susan Waters who turns the big five-oh this coming Tuesday, that's May the 8th. Welcome to the tribe sis! 

"Come Alive"
Traci Lords

My friend Traci Lords is also turning 50, on Monday May the 7th. In honor of that she is releasing her new single "Come Alive" - "Yes" I've heard it and no you can't until Monday. Stay tuned for our upcoming chat. 

I am the black jeep of the family 

Behold the Dirt Bike Bitch - subway graffiti at it's most random

Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels

Blake Lively stopped following her husband Ryan Reynolds on Instagram. "Yes" that was random.

I will survive, but will you?

Just can't get enough? Follow me at:
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https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Michael's Musings

Turn & Face The Strange
Michael Shinafelt

Hello lovely beings! This week it's time we turn to face the strange. In both ways literally, strange is good when it is inclusive, but when it is exclusive, well you know how that goes, right "President" Trump.

Yeah, I wanted to use a few more choice words, but I chose to take the high road.

OK, enough of my preaching, here we go!!!

Anyone watching Taboo on FX? I am, I like it! It also doesn't hurt that Tom Hardy is 
H-O-T!

Immigration Ban? Where the fuck did you come from Dumpster????

I want whatever meds Winona Ryder is on,

Try not to be a Twatsicle 

Eat Cheeseburgers & Make Love

I saw LeAnn Rimes this past weekend with Ken Phillips, amazing! She closed with a cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, I still hear it in my head. 

Sometimes you have to GROI! Get Rid Of It.

Margaret Cho & Myself
Fashion Police
Photo: Ken Phillips

Hung with Margaret Cho on the set of Fashion Police this past week. Yeah, I know how to have a good time.

Come hither I like to lick, a lot!

"Beauty and femininity are ageless" - Marilyn Monroe 

What kind of a world do we live in when auto-correct tries to change something you wrote into Blake Lively???

I'm eating healthier and working out, aren't you happy?

Yeah, that is enough. Done.

Come to me, I am here at:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

It's Santa Mickey!

Not A Creature Was Stirring, Except For Mickey Mouse!
Ryan Reynolds, Mickey Mouse & Blake Lively

Santa made me post this. Blame it on the spirit of Christmas taking possession of me, but I just had to post this way too cute photo of Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively striking a pose with Santa Mickey in front of the castle at Disneyland. 

Apparently the twosome were there celebrating their daughter James' second Birthday. Happy, Happy James! 

What made me cross over to the saccharine side? If you have ever been to Disneyland at Christmas time you would understand just how much more magical it is this time of year. It can turn any Scrooge into a Tiny Tim. I was there last year in December and had a truly enchanted day. 

The theme park's halls are decked with the most festive of decor and the happy factor is off the hook!

Speaking of which, Happy Saturday to and to all a good one!

PS Although I had a blast, I must say I am a bit grouchy that I did not get a photo with Santa Mickey too...Bah Humbug!

Disneyland on the WWW:
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/