Michael's Musings

The Twins
Michael Shinafelt

With all the BS going on in the world, Georgia and it's almost complete abolishment of abortion rights is currently public enemy number one. After all what does number two do? So I thought it was time to break out my twins and throw my support behind a woman's right to choose.

OK, I am breaking them out metaphorically, because if I broke them out literally, well then the censors who run my forum on the WWW would certainly gun for me too. "Yes" it's a mad, mad, mad world and we are living in it. 

FYI: I'm Pro-Choice, I'm also Pro people choosing their own pizza toppings

Unicorns come from a magical place, the land of a thousand horns

Incels, discuss...

I'm just mashing your taters

May I introduce you to Grumpy Bear? He was recently kicked to the curb by Angry Pup

Last night's season finale of Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists was off the hook!

"Even a hooker deserves to have Thanksgiving dinner" - Denise Richards RHOBH

The Pounder is real, not to be confused with The Seether 

Preach Traci Lords! 

Satan says wipe your nose. Satan is your friend.

Caught Margaret Cho @ Largo this past Monday. Good times!

Things I will call you a whore for - eating my food

Crispy Calamari 

Immersed myself in the I Like Scary Movies experience - thus the photo op of  "The Twins" and myself via The Shining portion of it. A total blast!

Hit me with your best shot at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

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Seeing Red

The Woman in Red
Emma Thompson

I love when celebrities of the female variety hit the red carpet in, well red. "Yes" you know the old adage when the carpet matches the drapes? Well in this case it's the carpet matching the draping.

One of the key reasons for this is most women look smashing in red. Case in point, one Emma Thompson having some fun at the London gala screening of her latest Late Night, by doing what else? Striking a pose!

Late Night for the record is directed by a friend of mine, Nisha Ganatra - congrats Nisha on scoring, not one, but two great actresses for the project. Thompson, of course and Mindy Kaling who also wrote the screenplay. This is one I want to see based on the pedigree of the talent on and off camera alone.

So today I am Seeing Red and it is not a bad thing. In fact it is having quite the opposite effect and I am feeling groovy 😎

Late Night on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6107548/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1  

Monday Motivation

Hello Gorgeous
Christopher Meloni

Thanks to someone I follow on Instagram and of course the obligatory Law & Order: SVU marathon on the USA Network yesterday, I have the sexiest man alive IMHO, Christopher Meloni on my mind. "Yeah" he is sex on a stick and then some.

How is this Monday Motivation you might ask? Well Chris, motivates me to do many things, nothing I can really speak of here. He also just makes you want to go balls to the wall sexy. "Yes" all of us have an inner Christopher Meloni within us, just waiting to be released like the Kraken. That's correct a big bad sexual beast just waiting to be turned loose.

Who could not get turned on by a man who can do the splits like this and drink red wine at the same time? Seriously flexibility is the key to _______ come on my dirty minded minions insert something into THAT blank 😉

BTW did you know Meloni finally drank the Kool Aid and joined Instagram? Oh Yeah! Thus I follow him with relish and hold the pickle.

Speaking of which, my Monday has now been sufficiently Motivated, time to get Kraken!

Meloni on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/chris_meloni/?hl=en  

Trouble in the 90210

Torball!
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Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling & Jason Priestley

So in case some of you nostalgia nerds haven't heard there is a six episode reboot of Beverly Hills 90210 coming your way. This being fact, there is also trouble in the fanciest zip code around. "Yes" trouble in the 90210.

On May 16th Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith and several senior writers quit the show. Well May 16th also happens to be Tori Spelling's Birthday. So what's a Spelling to do in such a situation? Let them eat cupcakes!

"Yep" Tori shook it off and celebrated her special day by indulging in cupcakes with co-stars Jennie Garth and Jason Priestley and posted it to her Instagram page, naturally.

Hey what else should a Birthday Girl do in this type circumstance? I ask you? I said I ask you, now answer me damn it! Whatever, moving on...

While I'm not sure what to make of a reboot that is only shooting six episodes and has behind the scenes people quitting in mass quantities, I will at for sure view the premiere episode. At the very least this sounds like a divine train wreck, you know you like to watch.

BH 90210 on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8179162/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1

Just Because...Amal Clooney

Ravishing in White
Amal Clooney

Just Because she keeps it real, Just Because she is intelligent for days and Just Because I dig her first name here is Amal Clooney!

Yeah I am liking myself some shiny pretty things this morning that take on the form of one bad ass human rights activist who is married to a ruggedly hot man - "Yes" she is also half of one of the most blindingly hot couples ever. Maybe that is a Just Because for another day?

Well here Amal is out strutting her stuff in London looking absolutely fabulous in a white dress. One would not expect anything less from this immaculate one.

Amal has it all, I made a rhyme just in time. Now don't start calling me Dr. Seuss because unlike him I'm on the loose!

Thus bask in the awesomeness that is Amal Clooney and enjoy the rest of your day, or not. Whatever I've got my own brand of awesome brewing.

Mic Drop!

Amal on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amal_Clooney

The Tide Is High...

FOLLOWING A FIRST YEAR SELL-OUT, THE PARTY HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO TWO DAYS -- SEPTEMBER 28 AND 29

HEADLINED BY SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE (FEATURING MICHAEL ANTHONY, JASON BONHAM & VIC JOHNSON) WITH SPECIAL GUEST RICHIE SAMBORA THE BEACH BOYS, VINCE NEIL OF MÖTLEY CRÜE, NIGHT RANGER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, EXTREME, STEEL PANTHER TONY LEWIS from THE OUTFIELD, PATTY SMYTH & SCANDAL EDDIE TRUNK, AYDAMN, TOM WOPAT, HOLY STONED PRESENTS BULLETS & OCTANE, EAT THE WOLF, AUNT MARY SHADOW & THE THRILL, FLASHBACK HEART ATTACK, APE, SOUTHLAND PARTY BAND, BOYS OF SUMMER +MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED Tickets On-sale May 16 at HighTideBeachParty.com

"Few musicians can throw a party quite like Sammy Hagar. Hagar and the Circle rocked." – The Orange County Register "A dream festival that combines beach, booze, cars, and music." – Ford Muscle

Rock legend Sammy Hagar confirmed the initial lineup and details of his second “High Tide Beach Party & Car Show” on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach, California. Due to incredible demand for tickets to his inaugural party in 2018 which sold-out in advance, the High Tide Beach Party will return this year as a two-day party, September 28 & 29, with double the music, cars, food, drinks and more. Headlining the 2019 party are Sammy Hagar & The Circle (ft. Michael Anthony,Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson) with special guest Richie Sambora, The Beach Boys, Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, Night Ranger, Blue Öyster Cult, Extreme, Steel Panther, Tony Lewis from The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, and more. View the entire lineup and details here. DETAILS: WHAT: Sammy Hagar’s High Tide Beach Party & Car Show WHEN: September 28 & 29 WHERE: Huntington State Beach 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 ONLINE: HighTideBeachParty.com, RedRocker.com and follow social media to stay in the loop Facebook || Instagram || Twitter ARTWORK: Download high-res art and assets here TICKETS: On-sale Thursday, May 16 at 7:00AM PDT atwww.HighTideBeachParty.com.

Sammy Hagar said, “Who’s ready to go back to the beach?”

Catch his full video announcement HERE.

"We knew we were onto something special when we started planning the High Tide Beach Party with Sammy Hagar last year,” said event producer John Oakes of Freeze Management. “But we were blown away when it sold-out in advance the first year. We learned a lot and this year we’re coming back to make the party bigger and better, aimed at enhancing the attendees’ experience.”

In addition to the stellar lineup, “Sammy Hagar’s High Tide Beach Party & Car Show” will also return with two-days of its acclaimed car show, presented by Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, and featuring an amazing collection of luxury, exotic, European, custom, classic, movie and hyper cars -- curated by MuscleKingz. Some of the automobiles shown will include Sammy Hagar’s personal Ferrari BB512i from his “I Can’t Drive 55” music video, Viciousstang - the twin-charged “Million Dollar Mustang,” as well as one of the legendary “General Lee” 1969 Dodge Chargers used in the original filming of the Dukes of Hazzard TV series, owned by Chrome Cars. The Mickey Thompson Car Show area will feature various invited cars and attendees can submit their cars to be included in the show online at HighTideBeachParty.com. Encore Gas & Supply, Keystone Automotive Operations, Original Parts Group, The Fab School, Gatorwraps, CVRD Canopies, Gibson Guitars and more will have interactive displays onsite throughout the car show.

Fest-goers can enjoy several specially curated food and drink offerings including a beach side outpost of Sammy’s legendary Cabo Wabo Cantina. The Cabo Wabo grill will serve authentic handmade tacos, delivering big Mexican flavors north of the border. Bars will be located throughout the party with refreshing cocktail pairings including margaritas and specialty drinks featuring Santo Mezquila and Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, as well as beer, wine and other refreshments. In true beach party fashion, fest-goers can enjoy the beautiful sand and sites at Huntington State Beach thanks to California State Parks.

The immersive beach experience will also feature classic beach activities including a cornhole tournament, games, specialty photo ops, as well Polynesian, Tahitian and line dancing instruction at the Red Rocker Party Bar. Hornblower Cruises & Events has partnered with Sammy Hagar’s High Tide Beach Party for a Kick-off Party Sunset Cruise on Friday, September 27 hosted by Eddie Trunk on-board their Endless Dreams yacht for 200 guests. Hornblower Cruises & Events is also hosting the High Tide Hangover Brunch Cruise on Saturday, September 28, Sunday, September 28 and Monday, September 29.

General Admission Tickets, Reserved Seats, Front of Stage Standing Pit, VIP Experiences, Hotel Packages, Private Cabanas, Kick-Off Party Sunset Cruise and Hangover Brunch Cruises go on-sale Thursday, May 16 at 7am PT atwww.HighTideBeachParty.com