Michael's Musings

How I'm Moved, How You Move Me
Michael Shinafelt

I am writing this presently in my new apartment, that's correct Minions I have a new vibe. I didn't sleep so well, had to hit the futon in the living room. Why? Because I was too lazy to make the bed after spending the day moving, that's why. 

It's just me in the corner on my chair, wishing I could wave my hands in the air like I don't care. But I can't I ain't got time for that! Moving on (get it???)

Stop in the name of lip fillers

The customer service rep I spoke to at the AT&T call center in India told me she was happy to be alive...the more you know

I'm tired of sh!t not killing me and only making me stronger

Discovered the cure for insomnia, I fell asleep fifteen minutes in to this weeks episode of The Real Housewives of New York City

Speaking of which there is someone on Twitter who uses the handle: Dorinda Deadly LOL

I find it odd that gay men never win hot dog eating contests 

While were on the subject: to the holier thou priest who tried to deny Pro-Choice Biden communion and was on Grindr everyday and went to gay bars: Being a holier than thou jerk is one thing, being a flat out hypocrite is another, just sayin' 

Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own

Woman Crush of the Week - Kate Bush, if you don't know her and her music, well, who are you?!?!

You've mistaken me for someone who would care about that

Jeff Bezos wins the big dick competition 2021 hands on

I thought you should know that I've seen all three movies in the Fear Street trilogy

Sometimes a metaphor is just too glaring to ignore

It's time to unpack

Find out what here:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Richard Gere

A little while back I was having lunch with a friend at my favorite local Square One Dining. When this Silver Fox in a mask walked in, he oozed sex appeal out of every pore of his being. He sat at the table adjacent to me and my friend, when he removed his mask I kept thinking there was something familiar about him. Then it hit me Richard Gere was sitting next to us.

This of course got me thinking about his high profile controversial role in Paul Schrader's American Gigolo. It featured something rare in American Films, full frontal nudity courtesy of it's leading man, Richard Gere, naturally. 

Of course I then wondered if Tye Briggs had done a piece on this particular film for his Favorite Hunks & Other Things blog. Guess what? He did!!!

Thus today Minions we are going to Hump Day & Chill to Mr. Gere baring it all as the American Gigolo. Hey, that's what gigolos do, take off their clothes. 

You know what to do, the link below awaits your clicking!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2010/02/flashback-richard-gere-in-american.html 

Score! Luke Prokop

Luke Prokop

Luke Prokop of the Nashville Predators made history as the first hockey player to come out as gay in the NHL. 

Hats off to Luke and his courage to be his authentic self. His visibility will serve as an inspiration to others struggling with their sexual identity.

Below is Luke's official coming out letter: 

Luke on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/lukeprokop_/

Send in the Clowns

Clowning Around
David Arquette

Here we are another week, another Monday. Thus I thought to myself "Self let's send in the clowns!"

The clowns are brought to you by one David Arquette sporting, what else? A clown sweater, naturally...

While I know there are those of you who might be afraid of clowns, and those of you who do not think they are funny, they are still colorful and lighten the mood nonetheless.  

If that doesn't do it for you, there is also Mr. Arquette who I saw play Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Los Angeles. "Yes" he was SAF in the role and he is the same IRL.

Yeah, there's that, now tell me why you don' like Mondays - Hmmmmmm?!?!

David on IG -

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

It's National Ice Cream Day...Hurray!

Lick It Up!
Mia Farrow

While hitting the WWW this ayem it revealed to me that today, Sunday July 18th 2021 is indeed National Ice Cream Day!

Since the Nation's weather is hot, hot, hot I just knew I had to commemorate it right here, right now...

Thus I present one vintage shot of Actress Mia Farrow taking her ice cream cone from behind and looking mighty sultry while engaging in the activity.

Not sure what she was thinking when this photo was shot, but it looks like something, well, naughty quite frankly.

Hey, who says ice cream is only a family treat?! Not this guy! Time to get out there and lick it up Minions!!!

National Ice Cream Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-ice-cream-day-third-sunday-in-july/

The Addams Family

"Their creepy and their kooky, Mysterious and spooky, Their all together ooky
The Adams family..." - The Addams Family Theme Song

Nostalgia is my vibe today and it's gonna stay that way. I wanted to share how excited I am that local Los Angeles station ME-TV has brought back The Addams Family weekdays at 6 pm! Yay!

While the show originally aired one year prior to my birth it was in re-runs constantly during my youth.

I always dug the Addams clan, I'm pretty sure it was some sort of connection to my feeling like an outsider. They definitely made me feel seen.

The infamous Wednesday Addams is one of my spirit animals.

Many of you, like me enjoy the weekend. However I can't wait for the return of Monday because at 6 pm you know what I'll be doing. OK, I could possibly be doing something else and recording it, but you get the drift.

The Addams Family on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Addams_Family_(1964_TV_series)

Don't Go Gentle

 Don't Go Gentle: A Film About IDLES  

Coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and digital platforms on August 6th

“A touching portrait of fandom done right... Proof that bands can still change your life” ★★★★ - NME            

Don’t Go Gentle: A film about IDLES is a 75 minute feature film about finding strength in vulnerability. It journeys through the critically acclaimed Bristol band’s determination, friendship and adversity as they fight for a place in a divided socio-political environment, unexpectedly inspiring and unifying an international community along the way. 

The film, which was directed by Mark Archer and received 4 star reviews in NME and Time Out London, will be screening across the UK and Ireland starting July 2nd. It will then be widely available on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on August 6th.

Don’t Go Gentle captures the 10 year journey of IDLES’ struggle, grief and resolve. Exploring their vulnerabilities through their experience, lyrics and sound, we learn the reasons why these five individuals have connected with legions of people across the world. We see just how that relationship unfolds in the most courageous and positive of human ways.

In a time when the ground is shifting beneath our feet, where open communication and truthful reflection are more vital than ever, we journey with lead singer Joe Talbot and the band as they tear across stages, knocking down stereotypes, empowering fans to talk about mental health and the realities we may not feel comfortable to speak about.

Pre-order: https://mvdshop.com/collections/idles

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkfKwDo8f6M

US Tour Dates: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/234389-idles