Happy Gay Pride Los Angeles!

Closets Are For Clothes
Michael Shinafelt

June is officially Pride Month & today is Pride Day in Los Angeles, CA. I remember I came out officially at the age of 25. It was the best thing I ever did for myself.

Since then life has had it's ups and downs just like anyone else's, but the one thing being true to yourself does is it alleviates you of the burden of living an life that is not authentic. 

If you can't love yourself, how can you love anyone else? 

Today is a day for celebration of our true selves, be who you are and be proud of it.

For those of you out there who might be struggling remember it's OK to seek and ask for help. That is something to be proud of as well.

On that note, it's time to get the party started, Michael has left the closet...

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Michael's Musings

Proud!
Michael Shinafelt

Happy Pride Month Minions! This weeks column will consist of the gay agenda - you know what we are after, living our lives like everyone else, with equal rights. What a lot we are how dare we as tax paying citizens think that we are entitled to such things.

For the record I am proud to be a part of the tribe. I also know I am not alone in that. Honestly I find other things way more offensive than loving someone of the same sex. Let's try making lecherous comments about your daughter on for size.

So this week we are going to celebrate - with images, quotes and good old fashioned love. Let all those feckless c#unts "Eat Cake."

The Bitch is back, luckily I am not feckless, or a c#nt

Gavin Newsom "Yes!"

"Slavery really ended when Abraham Lincoln outlawed Ambien" - Out Comedian Faith Choyce 

Got Rebel Heart?

Let Love Rule!

This is an image I took for a piece I did on the Marriage Equality Rally in West Hollywood, CA on June 27, 2013. What a beautiful day!.

"More proof that Facebook is bullshit: "The #1 song on the day you were born defines your life".Well, mine was COME TOGETHER.And, I've never even had a 3-way"
 - While I doubt he has never had a three way - Out Comedian, Tony Tripoli

One of my fondest memories was the first Pride Parade I ever went to. It was with my first real boyfriend. That was a huge step for me.

The Los Angeles, CA Gay Pride Celebration is this weekend in West Hollywood, CA 

In this month of Pride I am proud of who I am, what I've been through and where I am going.

I know what guys like

There is a guy, a very special guy...

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Celebrate Pride!

Today is the Gay Pride March and Festival in my city, Los Angeles, CA. In honor of the day I have decided to post images of gay celebrity couples. 

Their high visibility has helped acceptance of the gay community on a world wide platform that not every individual has.

So join me and Celebrate Pride!

George Takei & Brad Altman

Wanda & Alex Sykes

Ellen Degeneres & Portia De Rossi

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka 

Happy Pride To All!

Celebrate Gay Pride!

Michael Shinafelt
Prop 8 Overturned!
Photo: Bob Drapeau

As many people know, and for those who don't, June is officially Gay Pride month.

There are a lot of people that feel it has lost it's meaning. I am not one of them. No matter how "commercial" or "mainstream" it becomes it is always a special celebration. Imagine being a young boy in a small town and never feeling like you fit in. "Yes" I am talking about myself. Only to grow older, more worldly and to find individuals like yourself, who made you feel accepted and loved.

I will always attend the Gay Pride Parade for me it gives me a sense of community & friendship. It reminds me of my struggles and how I overcame them and that I am not the only one. Mostly it is a chance to be free and enjoy my hard earned identity as a Gay Male who deserves to be happy, healthy and content with who he is.

Above is a photo taken of me celebrating the overturning of Prop 8 - the anti gay marriage law in the state of CA. When it happened I dashed immediately to the rally in West Hollywood, CA for the historic moment on June 26, 2013.

Today I will be attending the parade in Los Angeles, with my many friends and acquaintances  I have made through the years I have lived here to celebrate...Happy Pride all. Have a Super Sunday! 

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No Brainer: Magic Mike XXL

Time For Some "Magic" at Los Angeles Pride

It's the marketing no brainer of the year. Yes, there was a Magic Mike XXL float in the Los Angeles Pride Parade.

Stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer & Adam Rodriguez were on it accompanied by some shirtless ripped guys shaking their money makers.

Oh, and I was there and I saw it all with my own two eyes.

Brilliant idea not to mention fun!

Feel the magic at: http://www.magicmikemovie.com/