Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt

Parental Advisory isn't a one off for me it's a way of life. This week shant be any different, business as usual with a side of mellow, ,but not to much mellow. That's the way it goes.

Shall we? "Yes" we shall!

It was long, and it was fabulous

Sometimes I can't find my head 

Last night's episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills should have been called: The Ghosts of Housewives past

Close Encounters of the Karen Kind 

It's kind of like house arrest, without the ankle bracelet 

Kanye West is not going to be running for President in 2020. Did anyone think it was anything but a PR stunt? Bueller, Bueller...

R.I.P. Kelly Preston

Hey you, wear a mask damn it!!!

Woman Crush of the Week - Ayanna Pressley for telling Betsy Devos "I wouldn't trust you to care for a houseplant let alone my child" bad ass!

Zoinks! That is all.

After a mere month of reopening Gold's Gym Hollywood is closed again "sigh"

Only the armadillo knows

Love, Peace and Harmony

So little time, so many ______ fill it in baby, but make it scandalous 

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Hump Day & Chill

I'm Still Your Daddy
Zac Efron

So what to my wandering eyes did appear this Hump Day & Chill? Why it was Zac Efron looking DAF (know your acronyms) in the new Netflix Docu-Series Down To Earth With Zac Efron.

While he is so Daddy in the physical sense. Truth be told my boy Zac still has a vibe that is not quite in the realm of being a 100% bonafide "Daddy" - leave that to the real deal, boy.

That being stated I must say this new incarnation of  "Boy Zac" presents him yummier than an Everlasting Gobstopper.

So what is Down To Earth about? Who knows and who gives a rip roaring you know what? As long as I get to see "Boy Zac" looking like this I will be in my happy place, if you get my drift and I think you do...

Speaking of happy places, I don't know about you my pretties but I could use a good old fashioned Hump Day & Chill right here, right now. Join me, won't you???

"Boy Zac" on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/zacefron/?hl=en  

R.I.P. - Naya Rivera

While I was never a Glee fan (I think I watched it 5 times during it's entire run) that does not mean the unexpected passing of one of it's cast members can not sadden me. Especially when that person was a mere 33 years old.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Naya Rivera she was beautiful and talented. I sincerely hope her family and her son are holding up. I wish them all the best.

As many of you know Naya was BFF's with her co-star Heather Morris. Naya's character Santana Lopez was groundbreaking in the fact that she came out as a Lesbian who romanced Heather's character Brittany S. Pierce on Glee.

While any gay storyline is a bold move this one had the added facet of Naya being Latina. Making her TV's first and most visible Latina Lesbian. Naya was as bold as her talent.

I am going to leave you with Naya as Santana professing her feelings for Heather as Brittany singing a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song Songbird from the album Rumors. In honor of their friendship and Naya's spirit.

Naya on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0729369/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1  

Monday Motivation

Sex on the Beach
Christian Bale

Here's something to give you a little pep in your step, some Monday Motivation if you will. Why it's Christian Bale looking completely edible body boarding in Malibu.

"Yes" this is just what I need to jump start my Monday (other than the tea I am currently drinking) - nothing like Christian Bale in and out of clothes. Heck he even made a rubber bat suit sexy.

Doesn't he look especially yummy in wet clingy clothes? I ask you? I'm asking you, answer me and answer me now! OK, be that way.

What's that you say? Christian isn't your thing? Well that's completely fine, it's OK if you have no taste, but here's a mission to motivate on this Monday then. Go out and find your own Man Candy to inspire you.

Yep, if this photo doesn't do it for you, well that's my response and I'm sticking to it. 

Enjoy your week and get motivated!

Christian on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1 

Just Because...Androgyny

Man/Woman - Woman/Man

Just Because, we all deserve a break, Just Because it was all the rage once & Just Because this is an awesome photo it's time for some Androgyny!

"Boys in the girl's room
Girls in the men's roomYou free your mind in your androgyny" - Androgyny, Garbage

While it has never gone out of style, androgyny was really big in the 80's. It was also something I could never pull off, trust me I tried. Which is why I never partook in it.

So, it's time to play a little "Just Because" game. Can you guess who the two gender benders above are? Once is a music legend and the other is a critically acclaimed actress of extreme versatility.

Any thoughts? Any answers? 

Well I am not going to toy with you, the world can be frustrating enough these days. The answers are David Bowie & Tilda Swinton!

Now go do something today "Just Because"...

Androgyny on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgyny

"Smile"

"Smile"
Katy Perry

"Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Gotta say it's really been a whileBut now I got back that smile (Smile)" - Smile, Katy Perry

Katy Perry released a new single this week titled "Smile" about the power of perseverance. It seems like the anthem we could all use at present.

Not to mention the whimsical photo above with Katy dressed as a clown for our amusement.

Thus today, think of something that makes you smile, and focus on it. Trust me it is something that will make your day a little more brighter.

Remember tough times don't last, tough people do...

Katy on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/katyperry/?hl=en  

Got Horror?

MVD Entertainment Group and Rue Morgue Magazine Launch MIDNIGHT MOVIE UNCHAINED A FREE New Horror-centric AVOD Channel Available Exclusively On ROKU

An offshoot of the popular SVOD service Midnight Movie Society, MIDNIGHT MOVIE UNCHAINED is a new, curated FREE AVOD channel available exclusively on Roku catering to more traditional horror fare. All titles are carefully selected from the vast MVD film catalog, from underground horror to cult classics. For those curious about Midnight Movie Society, this new AVOD channel is a great way to test the blood-infused waters. MIDNIGHT MOVIE UNCHAINED is developed by UDU Digital in partnership with MVD Entertainment Group and Rue Morgue. For more details, visit the Roku Channel Store. Last September, MVD and Rue Morgue launched Midnight Movie Society, a curated Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service specializing in Extreme Underground, Taboo and Cult Horror movies. This gave genre fans access to a film library of shocking underground, outrageous gore, creature features, cult classics, and traditional horror.  Adrianna Gober, Director of Programming for Midnight Movie Society explained: "As larger streaming platforms continue to crack down on content, there's an urgent need to create a space for boundary-pushing films unencumbered by strangling content restrictions." Midnight Movie Society is available for $4.99 per month, or $47.88 per year subscription.