Saturday, January 23, 2021

Saturday Sinema: A Streetcar Named Desire

Vivien Leigh & Marlon Brando
A Streetcar Named Desire

In case you have not guessed A Streetcar Named Desire is one of my favorite films of all time. I watch it at least once a year, and while there is much to recommend it it does contain one of the most iconic performances ever committed to celluloid of all time: Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski.

Want to know more? Well I'm going to hand you over to my expert film buff buddy Jay Jacobson, give a click on the link below and transport yourself over to his classic movie blog. He has facts, opinions and history about this masterpiece based on the classic Tennessee Williams play.

Tell him Michael sent ya!

Friday, January 22, 2021

Weekend With Bernie's


I have a confession to make, "Yes" I love all the Bernie Sanders with mittens Memes. Now that that's off my chest, all I can say is each and every one of them make me smile. So here is a round up of some of my faves. While they are in no particular order I did choose the featured image of Bernie as the twins from The Shining based on my love of horror movies. 

Time to "Feel the Bern"...😉










Bernie Sanders on Twitter:

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Michael's Musings

Back Off!
Michael Shinafelt

"I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator, I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter" - Firestarter, Prodigy 

Honestly I can't tell why this old Prodigy song is going through my mind this ayem, but since it is I am going with it. That's why this is a musings column, none of it has to be cohesive, it only has to spring fourth from my mind randomly. On that note, let's get more random shall we? We shall...

I don't know about you, but I feel a sense of calm today I haven't felt for 4 years

Biggest surprise at yesterday's Inauguration performance wise? Jennifer Lopez - WOW!

Light as a feather, stiff as a varnished eel

It's so bad. His eyes are lifted to high...wrong plastic surgery happens.

When I hide something, it stays hid

Relationships are horny 

FYI I almost blocked you

To those of you offering to cover me in bubble wrap, please consider I would suffocate 

Woman Crush of the Week - The first female Vice President ever Kamala Harris 

These thongs were made for walking, don't question me

Do you know the way to San Jose? Asking for a friend

Pick yourself up and remember who you are

What I said isn't deep enough for this many questions 

Fresh as a _______ the blank is yours to fill in 

Leave nothing open for interpretation with me here:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Save The Date

RSVP tomorrow is the Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden and the first female Vice President ever Kamala Harris. 

"Yes" I will be watching given the Historical context of it, Ms. Harris being the first Veep and all. While we are entering a new era in this country, I for one am moving forward with hope and caution. 

Let's face it, it's going to be a bit before COVID is truly under control given the negligence of the former administration. Also there's been a lot of damage done that will also take time to fix.

2021 will be a year of healing, not "your year" or anyone else's for that matter. It will be the year things move forward and make the next three years more viable for all.

So cheers to Biden/Harris I will be watching this historic event along with the rest of you. 

PS In case you didn't know Lady Gaga is singing the National Anthem...

Mic Drop!

For more 411 click on the link below -

https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/inauguration-day-frequently-asked-questions-washington-dc  

Monday, January 18, 2021

Monday Motivation

Coming Into Monday Like...
Halle Berry

Well I am now officially back on a diet routine as of yesterday. Meaning eating healthier and taking care of myself, it's time to shed those Pandemic pounds. So let's skateboard into the week with Halle Berry.

Halle is all you need for some health and fitness Monday Motivation. Seriously Minions I follow Ms. Berry on Instagram and have never seen her look better, in fact I think she is currently the best she has ever been. Guess what? Halle is 54 years young! I am merely one year older than she.

She truly is inspiring and very active. Honestly seeing her Instagram posts are all I need to motivate me this week and beyond.

Your mission today is to find something, or someone who inspires you to be the best version of yourself. No matter what that means to you.

Keep on keeping and bend it like Halle!

Halle on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/halleberry/

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Reunion: SVU

Social Media has been all a buzz and a Twitter this week with the news that Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) & Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) are reuniting on Law & Order: SVU, soon.

That's correct Minions no firm date has been set, all we die hard fans (like me) of the show know is that the Dream Team will be having a reunion SVU style in the near future. 

Meanwhile here are the photos that Mariska & Christopher both posted on their Instagram pages to tease us all and keep us company until then.

Don't ever say I'm not a giver...!!!


 Mariska on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/therealmariskahargitay/

Christopher on IG -

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