Michael's Musings

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Michael Shinafelt & Maresa Wickham

Well, well, well this has indeed been one of the best Birthday weeks I've ever had! If I gave you the details I would have to silence you...NOT! 

Getting older does not mean you act your age necessarily, but it does mean you are more responsible. So let's boogie! 

If you want religion in schools, I want the IRS in churches, that's all

Margaritas: a cold refreshing alternative to being annoyed by everyone

Everybody have fun tonight, everybody ______ the blank is yours to fill in

Binging Gossip Girl again (the original series) I can't get enough of it!

I had a grilled cheese sandwich on sour dough with garlic aioli and avocado with a side of fries for my Birthday lunch yesterday, delicious!!!

What do I do to get in the Holiday Spirit? Sit on a bearded man's lap & tell him what I want

This Christmas I'm giving people batteries with a note: Gift Not Included

I have reached the age where my brain says "you probably shouldn't say that" to "what the Hell, let's see what happens"

Woman Crush of the Week: Dorit Kemsley for her epic takedown of Camille Grammer calling her a C U Next Tuesday (several times) on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The one thing I didn't get that I wanted for my Birthday? Tom Hardy naked 

Anyone want to be my downward dog???

Don't judge someone because they sin differently than you

Tip: If you drink a bottle of wine before walking your dog. it feels like they are helping you solve a crime. The more you know.

Speaking of crime I'm off to do some dirty deeds done dirt cheap

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Happy Birthday To Me!

Michael Shinafelt
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"Like hanky panky (hanky panky), Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky)" - Madonna, Hanky Panky

Yep, today's my Birthday! Yay! It's my 59th trip around the sun and being the Sagittarian that I am it's bound to be interesting like all my other journeys to say the least.

Now assume the position...

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Sagittarius Season

Celebrating Sagittarius Season
Michael Shinafelt & Maresa Wickham

Tis the season for not only Christmas but Sagittarians! Last night we celebrated at the St. Felix in Hollywood, CA.

My good friend Maresa Wickham was in town and it was her actual Birthday on Friday the 13th! Yikes! Luckily nothing bad transpired.

In fact there was nothing but good cheer as everyone in attendance celebrated Sagittarius Season. Me being one as well I got my name on the celebration banner.(see above)

I noshed on some delicious chicken tacos and imbibed in two gin martinis straight up with two olives. Not to mention hob nobbing with some interesting individuals. (fluff up your pillow and dream on that one Minions)

A groovy time was had by all!!! 

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Michael's Musings

DJ Play A Christmas Song...
Michael Shinafelt

"It's cold outside, but it's warm in here, And that's the only thing I want this year"
- Cher, DJ Play A Christmas Song

What do you want for Christmas this year Minions? Honestly I haven't given it any thought. I guess I should since it's a scant thirteen days away. Oh well, moving on...

Unfortunately some people were not put here to evolve. They are here to remind you what it looks like if you don't

Christmas sweaters are only acceptable as a cry for help

If you drink pickle juice from a jar you may want to check yourself before you wreck yourself

Don't believe everything  you read on the Internet - William Shakespeare 

Krampus is my boo, the more you know...

Based on the Golden Globe nominations it seems The Substance is Oscar bound, YES!!!

Last Christmas I gave you my heart, But the very next day you stuffed it underneath the floorboards

If you can't send a Christmas card this year try offering something else (use your imagination *wink*)

Woman Crush of the Week - Pamela Anderson on receiving a Golden Globe nomination for The Last Showgirl, so happy for her!

So far the only "drama" on RHOBH has been Dorit ripping into Kyle like a hungry werewolf 

Keep yourself safe because no one has the right to say sh!t about you

A soul mate is someone who inspires you to complete yourself

Evil Dead Burn headed your way in 2026!

Speaking of burning, time to throw another log on the fire, baby it's cold outside!

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Michael's Musings

Be Extra
Michael Shinafelt

The countdown to Christmas has begun with a scant twenty days left, what to do and oh bother etc, etc...

Feeling overwhelmed? Then bend it like I do! That's me at Akbar in Silverlake, CA imbibing on a gin martini straight up two olives. What's on your agenda?

If you see me dancing in public don't judge me I just escaped some dark places  

Farrah Fawcett said it best in Charlie's Angels: "I am not a yo-yo"

Meat consumed as comfort food is also an emotional support animal

The real border crisis we're having in America is the one between church and state

Run the homecoming queen has a gun, and a tube on lipstick

I caved and wen to see Wicked in IMAX at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood...consider my mind blown!

When you see someone crying ask if it's because of their haircut

People just don't moon each other the way they used to

Woman Crush of the Week - Cynthia Erivo in Wicked she was off the hook amazing!

You have to die to live, think about it but not too much

Do you like Gladiator Movies? Asking for a friend

I'm late to the party but I am now on TikTok: @michaelshinafelt

Would you let the Prince of Sweden top you?

Thoughts and prayers I'm going to do some Christmas shopping today

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World AIDS Day

Michael Shinafelt
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Jesse Merrill

World AIDS Day

Remembering those who gave their lives to save our lives 

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Michael's Musings

"Just Like Fire"
Michael Shinafelt

While Sagittarius Season does not officially begin until tomorrow I'm going to kick it off today. Why? Because, well I am a Sagittarian so there! 

I am more on the downhill slope of it, December 18th and as the meme above says, I'm "Just Like Fire" and being that Sagittarius is a fire sign, I'm very mindful, very aware...come let's jump into my inferno shall we??? Take the leap!

I found something and it's vibrating, the more you know

Make America Think Again, that's all

Whilst I am not a fan of Dorit Kemsley her laying into Kyle Richards on the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was epic and deserved!

Hey, who wants to sneak into Heaven and pet all the dogs with me?

Miley Cyrus has a new concept album on the way called "Something Beautiful" YES!!!

Into the music I go, to lose my mind, and find my soul

TMI Time: I wanna be Tom Hardy's G.U.Y. (Guy Under You) 

So if God is turns out to be real I'm willing to give him a chance to apologize

Woman Crush of the Week - The iconic Bo Derek (who was one of my first woman crushes) who turned 68 yesterday. She will always be a 10!!!

Another highlight of the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was Kathy Hilton giving Death Becomes Her vibes

Always stop and smell the roses, unless you happen to be allergic, there's that

Hiss until you get used to it, that's all you need to know

Finally Fleetwood Mac is getting a documentary, what took so long???

Everybody loves a pajama party!!!

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Following My Tattoo's Advice

Michael Shinafelt

I got this tattoo 2 years ago to celebrate my 5th decade on the planet. I was in a good place when I got it and it's also very sound advice from me to myself and represented who I am. 

Obviously the tattoo did not give me the advice, I simply wanted it there as a daily reminder. Well a funny thing happened on the way to serenity, I got sidetracked...

I became less mindful of the permanent reminder I had etched on my upper left arm and stopped really looking at it.

Now as they say I am up and running again and take the time every morning before I start my day to really look at it as opposed to being used to it there and not paying it any real attention.

It's not always easy to "Just Let Go" but if you work on it, it gets easier and eventually will become instinctual. 

Speaking of which, I need to hit the mat today, it's time for yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It's a magical place to "Just Let Go."

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Michael's Musings

Flowin', Glowin', Electric Eyes
Michael Shinafelt

"We're gonna groove to Horton Hears a Who-who, I couldn't ask for another, No, I couldn't ask for another" - Groove Is In The Heart, Deee-Lite

After this long past week grooving to Horton Hears a Who sounds Dee-lightful, but after taking some time this guy has made some other plans. F#ck around and find out as I always say, and just did, moving forward never straight!

Make art, do spells, F#ck the system, that's all

The Bitches are back! Translation The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premieres this Tuesday!!!

Men invented God because they cannot stand that women create life, the more you know

The horrors persist, but so do I...

Aren't you getting real sick of underwear & responsibilities?!

Saw Emilia Perez on Netflix, amazing!!!

Always be the calmest person  in the room and know more than anyone thinks you do

rEVOLution...

Woman Crush of the Week - Zoe Saldana in Emilia Perez, so great, so beautiful! 

I'm about to "I will not accept a life I do not deserve" today. Thanks Maxine Minx 

Why do people get upset when you ask them which sauce they would taste best with? A person should know

Do you wanna shock? Discuss...

If my existence offends you, imagine how I feel about your outdated opinions

Did you know when dolphins communicate with each other they use many slur words for humans?

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Hump Day & Chill

Chill
Michael Shinafelt

Well it's been a week that feels like a year, so I'm gonna keep it simple and Hump Day & Chill with a gin martini straight up two olives in my favorite Sapphire Martini Glass next to a Palm Tree.

Isn't my martini glass cool? Not coincidentally it was given to me as a set with a bottle of, you guessed it Bombay Sapphire Gin for my Birthday one year.

So why don't you come join me under the Palm Tree on my street and Hump Day & Chill by imbibing with me?

You know you want to...

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Michael's Musings

"I Wish I Were Dumb Enough
To Be Happy Today"
Michael Shinafelt

This is dedicated to the a certain percentage of Americans:

"Hello?
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me
Is there anyone at home?" - Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd 

Time to move on, and hope for the best. I hear they can't wait to start work on Project 2025.  They told you who they are...

I wish I could pull the sad out of you 

How did I spend yesterday? Binging Sex and the City and drinking wine

My big fat _____ should be on Ozempic (the blank is yours to fill in)

Seeing as how I failed as a Disney Prince, I am now a witch, the more you know

Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know - Ernest Hemingway

FYI Although like most people I love Samantha Jones, Charlotte York is my favorite Sex and the City character

BTW Getting your sausage licked is overrated, that's all

I don't trust words, I trust vibes

Woman Crush of The Week - Patti Smith, People Have The Power!

A new Law and Order: SVU is on tonight, it's the little things

It's time I updated the font size on my phone

He will always be a duck man to me...

Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum have broken off their three year engagement. Hey, at least they didn't get married and divorced

Now if you'll excuse me I need to let the universe flow through me

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Election Day

Michael Shinafelt

OK, Minions a gentle reminder that election day is this Tuesday November 5th 2024. In case you haven't voted already (like me) get out there and do it, and do it now!!!

Don't let this election slide by without your voice being heard.

Your voice is yours to use, so exercise your privilege and make it heard at the polls.

Now I'm going to exercise my voice:

Kamala Harris 2024!!!

That's all...

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Michael's Musings

They're All Diabolical Bozos
Michael Shinafelt

"If you've ever wondered why the population's going down, Blame it on the plunder from the likes of the killer klowns" - Killer Klowns From Outer Space

Happy Halloween Minions! I spied one of the Killer Klowns From Outer Space this week on Hollywood Blvd. in Nivessa Vinyl Records. I took a quick photo op with him before he tried to grab me an take me away in his circus tent spaceship...Yikes! Luckily I escaped and am here to celebrate Halloween with all of you. 

Tonight I will be doing my usual tradition of watching my favorite horror movie of all time the original Halloween from 1978. What will you be doing???...Boo!!!

At the end of the hall I wait for your soul, the more you know

The hills are alive with the sound of F#ck This! That's all.

Your joke is factually incorrect. A guide to dying alone, indeed

Ever want the hobo to watch?

Remember pretty soon we have to go away for another year

Saw Daddio with Dakota Johnson & Sean Penn on Netflix. I really like it and the rapport between Johnson and Penn was amazing

The Ides of Mariah Carey will soon be upon us...

Your hand is just too short, discuss

Woman Crush of the Week - Halle Berry as a bewitching witch, have to believe she is magic!

Caught Olivia Rodrigo in concert on Netflix, I am now officially one of the "Livies"

While visions of Bruce Campbell danced in my head...

I voted yesterday...Harris/Walz 2024!!!

Happy Belated 53rd Birthday to Winona Ryder, "Yes" this makes me feel older

Well I'm off to get supplies for my date with Michael Myers this evening...

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3 More Days...

Michael Shinafelt

Look Mom, I'm a zombie!!!

Three more days until Halloween!!!

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The Night HE Came Home

Michael Shinafelt

TGIF! Only six more days until the night HE came home..."Yes" Halloween, duh! 

To celebrate the impending high holy day here I am in one of my favorite T-Shirts paying tribute to my my favorite horror movie of all time 1978's Halloween starring Jamie Lee Curtis.

Why is it my favorite? It was the first R rated horror movie I saw in a theater and it had the most impact on me of any of the ones I've ever seen since.

I mean who didn't see Michael Myers creepy white mask somewhere lurking in the dark somewhere after viewing this classic.

So here we are Halloween 2024, are you ready? 

Trick or Treat! 

Halloween 1978 on IMDb -

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Michael's Musings

Feliz Dia de los Muertos

Word to your pumpkin Minions! I am busy prepping for this weekends Day of the Dead celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, CA, naturally, this Saturday. It's an amazing even that I am fortunate enough to get to attend via my friend and owner of Hollywood Forever Tyler Cassity.

If you are there HMU, I only bite when I'm asked...

Even if you didn't love her last movie, that's no reason to kill her, the more you know

I hope your day is as nice as your booo-ty

Others: "How old are you?" Me: "I remember when Kim Cattrall was a mannequin"

Not today Satan!

What am I going as for Halloween? Dom Top

It was not the truth they wanted, but an Illusion they could bear to live with - Anais Nin

Karen gracefully buries her piss in the litter box, discuss

Yes, yea, yes Pappa Bear! 

Woman Crush of the Week - Aaliyah she's forever my Queen of the Damned

Saw Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour on Netflix, congratulations!

Reminder: You can not use pizza labels as name tags

Top or bottom, queen

Aubrey Plaza in White Lotus. If you know, you know

Every breath you take, And every move you make, Every bond you break.
Every step you take, I'll be watching you...

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Michael's Musings

Fear is like a clown's make-up, 
It can hide the true face of evil
Michael Shinafelt

With all the buzz surrounding Terrifier 3 I thought it was high time that I saw Terrifier. "Yes" back where this lunacy began.

Here's my quick take the gore is what it is, over the top which translates to hilarious! The reason for the horror series success rests squarely on the shoulders David Howard Thornton who plays Art The Clown. Art is a one of a kind, unique horror creation. Without him and Thornton's expert skills in portraying him these little indies would be nothing. Boo!

Happy Satan impregnates his bride season!

The incredibly beautiful thing about the arts is the absence of boundaries. That said, do you have the absence without the presence? - Jenny DiMartino

I'm drunk, and I'm drunk at Vogue

Never F#ck with the daughter of a Serial Killer

Lisa Turtle is wasted, that's all

Where are the like minded perverts???

Please follow along on Television, or one of the many bugs you've planted in the Whitehouse

We're going to get you, the more you know

Woman Crush of the Week - Margaret Qualley as Sue in The Substance. Everything about her and the film are off the hook!

Some say Taylor Swift is a full blown witch, welcome sister...

FYI I haven't been this bored since I believed in Jesus

Still punk as F#ck, I whisper as I reach for my pill organizer

Aren't long walks alone the best?!

Fourteen more days until Halloween...can't wait!

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National Coming Out Day

Pride!
Michael Shinafelt

It's National Coming Out Day! Celebrate yourself! 

I am gay and a huge horror fan! Here is my homage to A Nightmare On Elm Street 2.

Be proud of who you are! 

Michael Shinafelt 

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Michael's Musings

Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name
Michael Shinafelt

"Please allow me to introduce myself

I'm a man of wealth and taste" - Sympathy For The Devil, The Rolling Stones

Tis the season for the Devil fa la la la la etc...Recently I was called Satan in Disguise by someone who really doesn't know anything, about anything. They got it wrong, actually I am pure living evil. Thank you, Michael has left the building he has havoc to spread...

Nudes are flowers for men, that's all

Being alone has a power that very few people can handle

If you act like you know what you're doing, you can do anything you want - except neurosurgery

The first time I saw you I made a pact with myself: "I will avoid loving you until you learn to love yourself" White Rabbit to Alice, Alice in Wonderland

I've always been a femme fatale. That's my job.

You have to give them hope. That's the one thing people don't have right now

The Black Cat at the Halloween carnival had a hissing booth

Law & Order: SVU is back Yay! 

Woman Crush of the Week - Traci Lords in the psychological horror film Excision. Great flick great performance.

I love flowers & murder, the more you know...

Every time you put up a Christmas tree before December, Mariah Carey eats the soul of one of Santa's elves

The first thing a cult does is tell you everyone else is lying

Usually, I tell people that they broke up with me, because essentially, they did. Because they made me do that - Lana Del Rey

She was marked with the curse of those who slink and court and kill by night

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Here It Comes...

Michael Shinafelt

I said what I said...

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