Michael's Musings

Euphoria
Michael Shinafelt

Eu·pho·ri·a noun a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness - this is the word of the week: Euphoria. When was the last time you felt it? I personally try to achieve a partial feeling of it everyday, it's good for the mind, body & soul.

There's this yoga pose I do that usually does the trick, if you're nice to me perhaps I will demonstrate it for you sometime.

While on the subject of Euphoria I saw the second special about Jules, loved it! I can't wait until we get an actual season 2 of the show!!!

Stop romanticizing the people who hurt you. The more you know...

Think about the Hedge Funds!

Nearly everyone who accuses others of having a radical leftist agenda belongs to a religion founded by a man with a radical leftist agenda, let that sink in.

Remember when we used to get mail?

It's nice to have a President who doesn't have an advisor from the pillow industry 

She's the squeakiest!

A whole bag of expired dicks, discuss...

Woman Crush of the Week - Hunter Schafer who is so great as Jules Vaughn on Euphoria

Saw David Cronenberg's Maps of the Stars on Netflix starring Julianne Moore - LOVED IT!!!

Outdoor dining is open again starting tomorrow in Los Angeles

Who the f#ck wants to have tea with Melania? Ghislaine Maxwell?

Those Bernie Sanders Memes have made him the most relevant he's been in years

Meet me in the Sahara for tea, won't you?

I'll explain it all to you here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

Not Everything is Black and White
Christopher Meloni & Mariska Hargitay

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well then two pictures must be worth two thousand words. 

So let's take time out to Hump Day & Chill with these images from the set of Law & Order: SVU -

The Stabler & Benson reunion we fans have all been waiting for is really happening as documented by these images of the epsiode now filming.

I can't wait to see Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni together again, bask Minions, bask!

Hump Day & Chill indeed...

Law & Order: SVU on IG -

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

The Return Of "The Muppet Show"

Crystal Gayle 
& Friends

“The Muppet Show” With Special Guest Crystal Gayle Available to Stream February 19 Only On Disney+  

To Feature Special Guests Crystal Gayle, Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Alice Cooper and More

The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+. In addition for the first three seasons, fans will be able to enjoy seasons 4 and 5, which have never previously been released on home entertainment. Originally premiering in 1976, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars stopped by “The Muppet Show” for unforgettable comedy and chaos including Crystal Gayle, Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Alice Cooper, Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Gene Kelly, and Mark Hamill. "I loved taping The Muppet Show in London. Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and all the Muppets made me feel like a part of their family," says Crystal Gayle. "It's going to be great to welcome back longtime fans, and to give a new generation of fans a chance to see how we got our start, how Miss Piggy became a star and so much more,” said Kermit the Frog. “Today, I’m proud to say: ‘It’s time to play the music, light the lights and meet the Muppets on Disney Plus tonight!’ And as for Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony, I can only add: ‘Sorry, guys, but… here we go again.” With all five seasons of “The Muppet Show,” Muppet favorites like “Muppet Treasure Island” celebrating its 25th anniversary in February, and new hits like “Muppets Now,” Disney+ is now the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational streaming service on Earth. To stream The Muppets Collection, visit www.disneyplus.com. About Crystal Gayle: Grammy®-winning songstress Crystal Gayle is an award-winning country music icon whose reign in the music business includes 20 No. 1 country hits, six albums certified Gold by the RIAA, and the first female artist in country music history to reach platinum sales with her 1977 album, We Must Believe in Magic. Her list of platinum and gold was to be matched only by her awards and accolades. CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year,” for two consecutive years, she became a Grammy® Award Winner for “Best Female Vocal Performance,” thanks to her beloved “Brown Eyes” – a song that she today admits she has never grown tired of singing. Crystal swept the Academy of Country Music Awards for three of their “Top Female Vocalist'' statuettes. She is the recipient of three “American Music Awards,” voted by the nation as America’s “Favorite Female Artist.” Perhaps nothing sums up Crystal’s career achievements as well as being awarded with a star on the fabled Hollywood Walk of Fame in October 2009. Also famous for her nearly floor-length hair, she was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1983. Gayle also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near Lynn’s star. In August 2016, the Academy of Country Music honored Crystal with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award during the 10th Annual ACM Honors. Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in January 2017 by her sister and Opry legend Loretta Lynn. For more information, visit crystalgayle.com.

Monday Motivation

Click Your Heels Together Three Times & Say...
John Duff

While surfing the WWW I spied this fun photo and it reminded me that I need to clean my place and made me a smile at the same time. "Yes" this is giving me all sorts of Monday Motivation to break out that vacuum and mop, strike a pose there's nothing to it, clean!

Upon further examination I found out this is a publicity shot for an out singer named John Duff. His current single is titled: "Do It" -

Hence I went to his, what else? Instagram page to see more...John is quite the cheeky dude with some cool beats. Who claims Paula Abdul called him "strange" in 2011. Well if you know anything about Ms. Abdul that's, uh, really saying something.

So a big Thank You to John for giving me Monday Motivation to engage in the act of housekeeping and for putting a grin on my face at the same time. It's like a unicorn, magic!!!

John on IG -

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

Bleach Your Bon-Bon

Bleach Blanket Boredom
Ricky Martin

One thing you can say about lockdown is it sure brings out one's creativity in the quest to keep ourselves amused.

Case in point, Ricky Martin, decided to "Bleach His Bon-Bon" yeah I now what your thinking, get your mind out of there. He decided to bleach his hair, but not the follicles located on his head, he bleached his beard. He posted the above photo on Instagram with the caption: "When bored, bleach."

Hey when bored, find anything that keeps you entertained and happy I say. Personally I kind of like the look on Ricky, but hey, I kind of like the way he looks period, so there's that.

Once upon a time I used to bleach my hair and even though I don't have much left, Ricky has inspired my own creativity in the way of some hairy fun.

"Yes" boredom is often the source of divine inspiration and ideas. Get inspired Minions!

Ricky on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/ricky_martin/

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!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/31-a-streetcar-named-desire-1951  

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:

https://twitter.com/BernieSanders