Michael's Musings

Santa Bear
Michael Shinafelt

"Santa Bear-by, an auto space convertible too, light blue, I'll wait up for you, dear" - Santa Baby, Eartha Kitt 

This is my last column before Christmas, ya know Last Christmas (nudge, wink) Ho, ho, ho Santa Bear is here! Thus my minor alteration of the Holiday Classic Santa Baby originally sung by the unsinkable Eartha Kitt.

So? What would you like Santa Bear to stuff your stocking with? I think I know the answer to that...

Gimme, gimme, gimme an ass burger after midnight 

Monday was my Birthday and it was fun!

I also celebrated Tuesday too, you can't keep a good Bear down!

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is back and brought the gift that keeps on giving, Erika Jayne

Every moment is fleeting, every moment is incredible

Rose McGowan v Meryl Streep - who would have ever thunk it?!

How about those Golden Globe Nominations???

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...
Mike Clifford

Mike Clifford's video for "The Christmas Song" has gotten over 500 views. If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and hit it minions at this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2v214rx7AE

Santa Bear wishes our country's nightmare would end. He hates bad dreams...

When I am down, I simply want to stick my face in some caviar

Zac Efron, king of surprise mustaches 

Do you know the way to San Jose? 

I don't have to buy it, I already own it

Peace on earth, goodwill towards your fellow human beings. Decency doesn't cost a thing, please give.

If you have been naughty, and I know you have, get with me at:

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Michael's Musings

Would You Like a Leg? A Thigh? Or...
Michael Shinafelt

Let's start things off by wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. I sincerely thought about listing the things I am thankful for this week. Then I thought who the f#ck am I kidding?!

This Daddy is too authentic for that kind of BS! That does not mean you will not find gratitude in this Turkey Day column. It simply means I am keeping it real like I always do. Yep, it's business as usual my minions...gobble, gobble!

Tea Bags or Tea Bagging? Know the difference???

Every Thanksgiving I wonder: What do Victoria's Secret Models eat today?

For the record I copped a feel off Billy Idol's ass once

Oh Fang! "My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor." - Phyllis Diller

Sandy Zacky's "White Christmas" is a treasure, yep, it's Thanksgiving so listen to it, and listen to it now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueCuT6tB50E

There is always something there to remind me...of what? I don't know

R.I.P.
David Cassidy

David Cassidy passed away. I remember fantasizing hard about this Annie Leibovitz shot image of him from Rolling Stone. It's all about the pubic hair.

What? You want more Christmas? Damn! It's only Thanksgiving!!! OK, here you go Mike Clifford's rendition of "The Christmas Song" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2v214rx7AE

Alright, I will tell you WTF I am thankful for. My friends, my family, my life. The usual suspects.

My advice to anyone? No matter what, keep smiling. Even if you aren't happy it's contagious and has the power to disturb others.

Something I would be thankful for? Anything that would truly make America great again instead of this dictatorship I did not vote for.

On that note, I am thankful turkey has Trytophan, sleep it does a body good

Today will be glorious, I am loving a day with nothing to attend to, except eating!

Boxing is my new jam!

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Mike Clifford "The Christmas Song"

Santa's On His Way!
Mike Clifford

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..." - The Christmas Song

You've heard it all before, and it's been done many times, many ways, most notably by the late Nat King Cole. Well here it comes again, another rendition of the classic and timeless tune, with a modern twist sung by none other than Mike Clifford of "Close to Cathy" and "What a Wonderful World" fame.

Yes Virginia, Mike Clifford is bringing you his unique take on "The Christmas Song."

Mike is here with ten wishes for humanity, himself and the world this Holiday Season. Are you ready, here comes Santa Mike!

1) Everyone has enough food & shelter

2) All animals in shelters are adopted 

3) Peaceful solutions to world conflict

4) New breakthroughs in medical research

5) I make the charts again

Celebrate!
Mike Clifford & Robert Forrester

6) Every child has at least one Christmas present

7) Celebrations are held with no violence

8) Everyone likes my new Christmas video

9) Frontier Airlines improves it's on time record

10) Everyone gets to have brunch at least once at the fabulous Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO

Enjoy the video after the jump!

Santa Mike is on his way! at:

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Michael's Musings

Taste The Rainbow
Michael Shinafelt

"When a rocket blows and, and everybody still wants to fly, Some say man ain't happy truly until a man truly dies, Oh why, oh why? Sign o' the times, unh" - Sign O' The Times, Prince 

Wow! What a week this has been! First let me start things off by stating I finally followed through on something that I have always thought about doing but never have. I took a boxing class at Gold's Gym Hollywood this past Tuesday night with my friend Maresa Wickham. 

Let me say this about the experience, it was exhilarating! So much so that when I did yoga yesterday morning, it's held in the same room as boxing. I kept looking over at the punching bag off to the side wanting to go a few rounds with it. 

There you have it, and here we go!

The Globe is really desperate for gossip. The headline I saw in the checkout line at my local Smart & Final read: "Dying Camilla Plans Her Own Funeral." Like no on has ever done THAT before!

Seriously Ryan Murphy? This past weeks American Horror Story: Cult featuring Charles Manson as part of the story line was on a lame par with the Valerie Solanas episode, and in bad taste in so many ways, I can't even!!!

Danica Roem is the first transgender woman to win a seat as an official in Virginia over opponent Bob Marshall who tried to pass laws discriminating against her. History and the greater good have been served.

It's raining diversity hallelujah!

Jenny Durkan an out Lesbian has been elected Mayor of Seattle. My home area, yay!

Byline: "Grey's Anatomy Will End if Ellen Pompeo Quits." I didn't know the show was still on, let alone it actually having an audience that tunes in.

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire...
Mike Clifford

Mike Clifford's wonderful rendition & video of The Christmas Song drop this Wednesday November 15th. Keep up with Mike at: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

Daylight Savings Time ended this past weekend. Has anyone ever asked daylight if it really wants to be saved?

If you had a Guardian Angel what do you think they would do? What would mine do? Be spent 24/7

Speaking of 24/7 things: pizza, yes pizza you are always on my mind

Lyrics are really hard to decipher in songs you don't know. I swear there is a song I hear in Jessica's spin class @ Gold's Gym Hollywood that has the refrain: "When I put my titties on"

This week everything has been coming up Unicorns...go team uni! 

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Michael's Musings

What's That On Your Head? A Purple Ankh!
Michael Shinafelt

What's that you say? Why did I draw a purple Ankh on my head? Because today is LGBTQ Spirit Day! A community of which I am proud to be a part of. Support them and take a stand against bullying people, really we do have the power!

This was also the week of a movement spearheaded by Alyssa Milano. In response to the whole Harvey Weinstein debacle, those of us who have had sexual violations in our life are urged to keep the dialogue flowing with #metoo if we have suffered such abuse.

Well let's start this weeks column off on a note of positive energy, shall we?

#metoo

The Ankh is the Egyptian symbol of  life. I have one tattooed above my right ankle. Thus my use of it this week in honor of LGBTQ Spirit Day.

Oooooops! Ryan Murphy did it again, like he always does. As American Horror Story is headed into the home stretch he comes up with some grafted on story line that really has nothing to do with the rest of the show to accommodate a famous person who wants to guest star. In this case Lena Dunham as Valerie Solanas - pointless and boring, I was on Instagram most of the show. You'd think he'd learn, but no.

Check out my Halloween chat with fellow horror lover author M.E. Franco
https://mefrancoauthor.blogspot.com/2017/10/halloween-time-with-michael-shinafelt.html

Did it hurt when you fell from the whore tree and banged every guy on the way down?

Salmon spinach salad with tomato & avocado, that is all

I've Been Slimed!
Michael Shinafelt

We are living in an ethereal world

Zack Efron turned thirty yesterday, call me Daddy!

You know that phrase: "If there's one thing I can't stand" Really?! Only one???

Congratulations to Mike Clifford on successfully shooting the video for his cover of The Christmas Song. You know "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.." and such. Coming Soon!

Pumpkin spice whatever you F#cking want, tis the season

"My Halloween costume is 2017" - Faith Choyce, Comedian 

There are two "r's" in hemorrhoids

12 more days till Halloween, Silver Shamrock

My name is Michael, Call me Daddy at: 

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Michael's Musings

Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz?
Michael Shinafelt

"It's obvious you hate me though I've done nothing wrong..." - People Are People, Depeche Mode 

This lyric sums up the week and the world at present perfectly right now. I don' feel the need to extrapolate on that. If you think I should, please remove yourself from this column and go do something productive, preferably without a white hood over your head.

Movin' on up...way up!

"In the more relaxed circles of Hell, you spend eternity opening and re-opening the fridge to see if something delicious has magically appeared" - Krista Allen

Is it wrong that I laugh sometimes during Law & Order: SVU?

Kylie Jenner having a midlife crisis at 19 - first world problems, yawn

Congratulations to my friend Mike Clifford his cover of "What A Wonderful World" has been #14 on the Los Angeles Jazz Chart 3 weeks in a row!!! Mike at: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

I like tacos and having my butt smacked

Had dinner with my BFF Brittney last Thursday @ El Coyote. Was then informed we missed the anniversary of Sharon Tate's last meal there by a day. The more you know. 

Farrah says: No drinks outside

Walk like an Egyptian, and F#ck like a drifter

I had 2 items in the 10 items or fewer line. Got behind a guy who had considerably more than 10. I cut in front of him and said "Have anything to say about that?"

Don't dream it, be it - words of wisdom from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Apparently my bitchy level is comparable to a panther. I resemble that assessment.

We are enlightened 

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"Over The Moon" Mike Clifford

Enjoying Life
Mike Clifford

When Mike Clifford set out to do a dance & ballad cover of the Louis Armstrong chestnut "What A Wonderful World" he had no idea the project would be as successful as it is.

The video for the dance version recently passed 1,000 plays and still going strong. As Mike puts it he is "Over The Moon" about it.

Not bad for a guy who was Teen Idol for a minute in the 60's with the hit Close To Cathy, eh?

So join Mike in celebrating his success and give the video a whirl below.

What a wonderful world, indeed!

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Mike on iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-wonderful-world-ballad.../id1228921743
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-a-wonderful-world-dance.../id1228918273

Michael's Musings

Between A Rock & A...
Michael Shinafelt

In this day and age of social media, which I have been quite attentive to for business matters, I took some very minor down time this weekend. Only to find the fall out was pretty noticeable.

So all apologies for this, that & the other thing. The minute I came back all was well in the world.

So let's get to it, here is the week that was and will always be. Hey, it's a constant craving, moving on...

"Who cares if you crash and burn? At least you flew close to the sun" - Lawrence Blackhall

A shout out to my spin buddy Toni Trucks aka "Speedy" for booking the show SEAL Team on CBS

Everybody Wang Chung tonight

Big Brother has been on four weeks now, and I just noticed

I love frozen blueberries, in fact I am eating a bowl of them presently 

Congratulations to Mike Clifford, his video for "What A Wonderful World" hit over 900 views and is racing towards 1,000!

Good morning to my friend Maresa Wickham wherever she is in the world right here, right now on her tour of it.

Margaret Cho
Photo:
Albert Sanchez 

Shout out to Ms. Margaret Cho, check out this hot image of her from her Paper Magazine shoot with Albert Sanchez. Looking good chica! 

Marilyn Manson needs to do a follow up to their single Dope Show called Shit Show, think about it, but not too hard

Hi ho, Hi ho...that's right I'm addressing you

There are 50 ways to do pretty much anything

We're having a heatwave, fer sure!

My clown name is Whistlenut

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Michael's Musings

Resting Beach Face
Michael Shinafelt

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy" - Ella Fitzgerald 

In case you didn't register, Summer officially began yesterday. Yes minions it's on! Which of course made me think of the song Summertime, sung by Ella Fitzgerald. However my first exposure to it was the cover by Janis Joplin. 

For the longest time I thought Joplin to be the originator of the seasonal song, obviously I thought wrong.

Que sera sera - Move Over and Let's Get This Party Started!

Free the disabled hyenas 

Good things come in pink boxes, or is that cum?

This week on Pretty Little Liars - We all found out who killed Charlotte...it was Mona. OK we all saw that one coming, but the way the whole life event went down was a doozy!

Attack of the 50 foot Granola Lesbian, the threat is real

Think of me when you use body lotion

There's a scandalous book coming out about the group Van Halen that has, what else? Sex, drugs & rock-n-roll. One the band members actually hallucinated giant penises coming out of the wall. That's hot!

Memories
Mike Clifford

Today marks the 48th anniversary of Judy Garland's passing. Mike Clifford and I visited her yesterday at Hollywood Forever, he knew Judy. Visit Mike's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

Wash that man right out of your hair

File This Under Who Cares: Beyonce birthed her twins

Descend into madness

Once upon time there was an evil tyrant who tried to undermine all that is good about a land called the United States of America

Itsy bitsy teeny weeny...fill in the blank 

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Michael's Musings

Give Me A Hand
Michael Shinafelt

OK, you know what's coming don't you??? This week can kiss my Covfefe! This is the first and last time I will ever post that "word" publicly. I have made many a vulgar text to friends of mine regarding it, but that's between me, them and our cell phones.

Let's get topical!

So sorry to hear one of my favorite people Olivia Newton-John's cancer has returned. Sending my love.

Also sorry to hear about the passing of my friend, singer Mike Clifford's cousin Elena Verdugo of Marcus Welby M.D. fame.

For the record I can't stand Donald Trump, but do not condone Kathy Griffin's attention whore move. Also I can't stand Kathy either.

At this point in my musings do now get why this week can kiss my Covfefe?

On this weeks Pretty Little Liars...Aria was a twat, but I felt the Alison and Emily love! 

Sun Kissed
Darren Criss

Nothing to perk you up like a nearly naked selfie of Darren Criss 

Is your wig squeezing your head too tight, heifer?

Some guy living out of a trailer on the street asked me if I wanted to get high this week. The more you know.

Sea Cucumber ovaries, it's what's for dinner

You will have broccoli, after U By Kotex (inside joke) - 

I wonder if wearing a romper would make my ass look huge?

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Michael's Musings

When I Think About You I...
Michael Shinafelt

Hello from the other side. While Trump continues to be the biggest punchline to everything all over the globe, life goes on. 

There is really so much beauty in world, like plastic bags tayin' in da win, Unicorn poop and rainbows. OK, kidding about the Unicorn poop, or am I? Remember anything is possible and don't call me Yentl. 

Shall we proceed? Computer says "yes"...

The Trumps visiting the Pope. The Pope looked like he needed an Exorcism in the photos.

I'm in the mood, come on give it up

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. Werd!

Tinsley Mortimer has a hotter vag than Sonja Morgan. Sonja needs to get over her jealousy tour.

Turning tricks with my crucifix. Someone has to.

I know Vampires who have aged more than Pamela Anderson. Don't judge me by the company I keep.

l-r Myself, Mike Clifford & Ivan 

Yesterday I celebrated the success of my friend Mike Clifford's video. It's a dance cover of  "What A Wonderful World" - we had a "wonderful" lunch at Casita Del Campo check Mike out on the net here: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

Beware of the trash that will not burn

Congratulations to Troian Bellisario aka Spencer Hastings. She directed the best episode thus far of Pretty Little Liars this season. Only five more to go until it the show ends. Yes, I am sad.

Hating people takes too much energy, pretend that they're dead

Helpful Hint: Never drink Tejava Tea (which I love) after you have had a fruit smoothie. The combination of acids made me hurl.

I wonder what the world would be like if I had Bette Davis Eyes?

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Michael's Musings

Step Away From The Food
Michael Shinafelt

Weekly update. I lost ten, count them ten pounds over this past week. Why am I telling you this? Because I am very proud of it, so there.

I also need to be held accountable. Thus if I tell all of you, then I can't fuck it up. Moving on let's get to my weekly outlet. Oh yeah!

I don't fuck much with the past, why bother

Lying is the most fun you can have without taking off your clothes. That's why I am losing weight I need to find a new hobby.

Whenever I think: can people get any dumber, the answer is always "yes"...sigh.

Trumpelestiltskin

Oh Yeah, The Met Gala 

Congratulations To
Traci Lords

Traci Lords is celebrating the 1 year anniversary of her clothing line with Pin-Up Girl. Congratulations Grrrrrrrrrl! 

I'm in a Pennywise state of mind

Smoking in the girls room - Bella Hadid & Rami Malek. Grody to the max!

J-Lo & A-Rod, hot as fuck

Mike Clifford rulz!

R.I.P. Ms Francine York

Has anyone ever wondered why they call something made out of beef a hamburger?

OK, I give in...May the 4th be with you. Happy now?!

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Mike Clifford Is "Wonderful"

Everything Is Wonderful
Mike Clifford

Have you heard the latest buzz?! Former Teen Idol Mike Clifford of Close To Cathy fame is back! It's totally true, he has a new single and video out. What is it you are asking?! It's a ballad and a dance cover of  Louis Armstrong's classic What A Wonderful World.

While I know many of you are beleaguered in these, shall we say, interesting times...OK trying ones, there is still so much beauty in the world to appreciate and pay attention to. Mike is here to tell you 10 things that still make this a wonderful world!

1. Friends & Family
2. Research For All Diseases
3. Firefighters & Paramedics 
4. Pets Of All Kinds
5. Doctors & Nurses
6. NASA
7. The Arts (especially music!)
8. The Internet
9. Flowers & Hummingbirds
10. Sunshine 

There you have it from the mouth of Mike. Check out the video for What A Wonderful World after the jump and be sure to find out more about what he is up to now by clicking on the links provided. After all despite certain things, it still really is a wonderful world! 

Keep the wonderful energy flowing with Mike at:
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iTunes Dance -   https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-a-wonderful-world-dance-mix-feat-maurice-gainen-single/id1228918273

Ballad -  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-wonderful-world-ballad-version-feat-ben-ditosti/id1228921743

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Mike+Clifford+What+a+wonderful+world