Michael's Musings

Smile Till It Hurts
Michael Shinafelt 

Well Minions last night history was made when Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention. Ms Harris was actually my pick for the Presidential nominee during the primaries, thus I couldn't be more pleased she is on the ticket as Biden's running mate. Let's rock, shall we???

It's time for a change, I'm tired of having a President who come off like a villain in a soft core porn film

BTW If you you are one of those peeps refusing to wear a mask out of concern that oxygen will not get to your brain, don't worry that ship has already sailed

Sex is cool, but have you ever F#cked the system?!

When squids cry

It's like watching a vampire get staked and decompose before your eyes

Finally saw Jo Jo Rabbit, what a great film

Be just/just be. Human.

James Van Der Beek in his 40's - "Yes" please

Woman Crush of the Week - Kerry Washington for doing a terrific job hosting the DNC last night

I'm back to flattening the curve aka the weight I put on during this crazy time

Don't let your mask of sanity slip...Oooooops!!!

Have you ever noticed Madonna and Carole Baskin are never in the same room? Think about it, but not too much

Why isn't there a way to un-send a text?

Personally I love face masks because no one can tell when I am talking to myself in public now...

Talk To Me Here:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

America The Beautiful
Zac Efron

With the DNC in full swing what better way to Hump Day & Chill during it than Zac Efron in an American Flag Speedo (say that three times fast.)

 "Yes" I know he sported it for the movie Baywatch which was so three years ago, and "Yes" I know Zac has gone full on "Daddy" but it's still a sexy shot, with a hot body and it's patriotic during this political time. So there!

Thus celebrate America and give a Hump Day & Chill salute to the Zac Efron of yore in his itsy bitsy teeny weeny patriotic Speedo bottom bikini.

Yeah, that's the ticket, I'm going to get to that, right here, right now...

Zac on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/zacefron/?hl=en  

"It Is What It Is..."

 

About last night...presented without further comment. Have a great day, indeed!!!

https://joebiden.com/  

Monday Motivation

Crack That Whip
Michelle Pfeiffer 

"Now whip it, Into shape, Shape it up, Get straight, Go forward, Move ahead" - Whip It, Devo

That's correct Minions today's Monday Motivation takes on the personae of the whip. While illustrated quite literally by the image of Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman from Batman Returns, I present it more figuratively, in the get off your booty and get going sort of way. The image is meant as pure illustration and to motivate.

"Yes" I am aiming this mission mainly at myself, but I am sharing it with all of you because I am sure I am not the only one in this proverbial boat. 

Thus you are to get out there and whip it like only you can, and whip it good!

Now back to my regularly scheduled morning tea...

Mic Drop!

"Whip It" on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whip_It_(Devo_song)

Pandemic Workout Fashion

Bosom Buddies
Chelsea Handler & Ben Bruno

 

I have always found Chelsea Handler tre' funny! I used to attend tapings of her talk show when it was on E! twice a year (Hey, I had an in and was always V.I.P.)

Well Leave it to Chelsea (that could be the title of her sitcom) to take masks one step further during this pandemic.

"Yes" bear witness to Ms. Handler donning a mask on her mug whilst working out with her trainer (no relation to Meghan Trainor) and also wearing them as a sports bra.

Clever, no? Not to mention entertaining and fun during these uncertain times. 

Hey, Chelsea is the gift that keeps on re-gifting. Now if you'l excuse me it's time for my walk.

Mic Drop!

Chelsea on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/chelseahandler/?hl=en  

National Relaxation Day

Chillin' Like Dylan
Dylan McDermott

National Relaxation Day on August 15th encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. So it is written and so it shall be Hey, just because we are in a lock down with limited options does not mean we are relaxed. The world we live in is anything but that. 

Thus today has been officially set aside and demands that you do it. That's correct Minions you are hereby directed to chill the F#ck out!

Entertain Me's poster guy for the day is Emmy Nominee comeback kid, Dylan McDermott. I don't know what could be more relaxing than kicking it on a surfboard out on the ocean in your swim suit. Well perhaps it could be a tad more relaxing if one was in one's Birthday Suit...

Dylan came to see a play I was in once back in the day. One of the cast members was his waiter at a restaurant he was a regular at. "Yes" he is a stand up guy not to mention a chill one. I hope he wins come Emmy time.

Meanwhile you've all got some relaxing to attend to, get to it Peeps!

Dylan on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/dylan.mcdermott/?hl=en  

Seniors, A Dogumentary

 

SENIORS, A DOGUMENTARY

Coming to DVD and VOD on September 29th

 

PRE-ORDER HERE

Featuring the photography of Jane Sobel Klonsky, the author of UNCONDITIONAL, a best selling photo book from National Geographic 

NEW HAVEN, CT: Seniors, A Dogumentary, the newest feature-length animal documentary from filmmaker Gorman Bechard is set for release on DVD and Video-On-Demand on September 29, 2020.

The film is a passionate portrayal of the vitality of senior dogs, and the people who cherish and protect them. Featuring the beloved Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary of Mount Juliet, Tennesse and Chaser the Border Collie, known as "The Smartest Dog In the World," their stories converge through the keen lens of famed photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky, author of the book Unconditional: Older Dogs, Deeper Love.

Director Bechard, creator of A Dog Named Gucci, winner of the 2015 ASPCA Media Excellence Award, wanted to make an animal welfare film which would highlight a need yet make people smile. "We see so much animal abuse on a day-to-day basis," he explains, "especially on social media. I wanted to make an animal film that would bring a smile to everyone's face. It's hard not to fall in love with these dogs!"

The film follows Zina and Michael Goodin, the Old Friends founders, as they relocate into their current facilities, and introduces us to Leo, social media star and the most popular dog in the sanctuary's history. We also meet Chaser and her owner Dr. John W. Pilley Jr, who spent his final years working to show just how much a dog was capable of learning, even into her senior years. Not only did Chaser learn the names of over one thousand toys, she was able to differentiate between nouns and verbs, understand full sentences, and mimic Pilley's actions after observing them just once. Seniors, A Dogumentary also features a song from Nashvillle musician Matthew Ryan.

The DVD, coming from the MVD Entertainment Group, features numerous extras, including the World Premiere Q&A from Nashville's Belcourt Theatre in March, with Bechard and most of the film's participants.

That one and only screening brought 31 user reviews to IMDb, with the film averaging a rating of 9.7, and eliciting comments like: "A great uplifting movie," "Best documentary of the year," and " Heartwarming, happy, and inspiring!"

Bonus Materials

• Q&A at World Premiere in Nashville
• Watching the Total Solar Eclipse at Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary
• Jane photographs Leo and Friends
• Michael's Thoughts on Senior Dogs
• More about Leo
• Springsteen VS. the Paper Towel Roll
• Jane's photographs of the dogs at Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary
• Behind-the-Scenes photographs
• Director's Commentary