A Constellation Of Concerns

Meanwhile at the Mt. Wilson Observatory in Los Angeles...

Talks and Telescopes w/ Glenn Kaino: "A Constellation of Concerns" Sat. August 20 @ 5:30 pm Glenn Kaino, an artist of impact in our time, works in the intersection of art, science, and society, often reimagining our relationship with the natural world. In many of his works he highlights the illusionistic and mesmeric effects of scientific and natural phenomena in large scale installations. Kaino will talk about his inventive, multidisciplinary approach, his sources of inspiration, his intrinsically collaborative method, and how his art creates engagement with vital issues. He describes each work as existing as A Constellation of Concerns, within which each project ethically engages multiple ideas in conceptually aligned ways.			Multidisciplinary artist Glenn Kaino. Photo by Nogen Beck. ~ see our press release ~ Glenn Kaino Tickets

Balls, I Say!

The Big Lebowski
Jeff Bridges & Julianne Moore

Get ready to have a ball today, a bowling ball that is! That's correct Minions it's National Bowling Day! 

Thus we had to commemorate it with a scene from the quintessential bowling movie the Big Lebowski with Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore, naturally.

I enjoy bowling, am I any good you ask? Well that varies from frame to frame I could get a strike or a spare then pivot to the next frame and hit two pins. "Yes" I have not mastered being consistent at bowling, but I still find it fun!!!

"The Dude abides" now get out there and grab a lane by the balls!!! 

National Bowling Day on the WWW -

https://nationaltoday.com/national-bowling-day/   

Film Buff Friday: The Postman Always Rings Twice

It's time for some film noir Minions. Does The Postman Always Ring Twice at your door? Well he does at Lana Turner's in the form of John Garfield and such.

Erotic tension is the name of the game in this sizzling piece of movie history. 

It was also remade in 1981 with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange.

So let's enjoy my buddy Jay Jacobson's write-up about it shall we? We shall for sure!!!

T.G.I.F!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/the-postman-always-rings-twice-1946

Michael's Musings

Feeling Cute, Might Delete Later
Michael Shinafelt

I've always wondered what compels peeps to post the "Feeling Cute" might delete later selfies. Well this morning I woke up after having one of the best night's sleep in forever and felt amazing and decided to take a selfie and caption it in the formerly mentioned way.

Thus the reason I posted mine is sleep. What would be your reason to post a selfie with this caption? Carry on Minions...

Garcelle is truly the MVP this season on RHOBH - her side eye slays

Breaking News: Florida man stunned to realize laws apply to him as well

Lil Nas X becomes the first openly gay entertainer to be nominated for ‘Artist of the Year’ at the MTV VMA's - congratulations!!

I am collaborating with PetSmart to give away free hamsters. If u want one just go to Xhamster dot com

There are two openings that need filling, think about it, but not too much

Today's secret word is: Delegitimization

Even though it was yesterday - Happy Birthday Snoopy!!!

Kitten With A Whip, discuss...

Woman Crush of the Week - Elizabeth Gillies for many reasons her singing, her portrayal of Fallon Carrington on the CW's Dynasty, oh and she's just plain hot!

Does anyone actually sleep anymore? Asking for a friend

We need more musicians who play instruments, more music STAT!

If you "win" the Internet why isn't there a prize?

Looking forward to hearing the Elton John/Britney Spears duet Hold Me Closer

I want you!

Find out why here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Wet
Shawn Mendes

Damn it's hot out!!! Thus I thought we should all cool off some, or heat up depending on your POV, to a thirsty shot of Shawn Mendes, wet in a bathing suit.

Sean is putting the "Chill" in Hump Day & Chill by staying, well, chill. Perhaps he can put the "Hump" part in at some point, but for now we can all just kick back and "Chill" whilst gazing at Shawn, or not.

The choice is yours. Me? I prefer a more manly sort of dude with some hair on his chest. But I know there are those of you whose preferred cup of tea is Shawn.

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

Shawn on IG -

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

Magic

Olivia Newton-John

"You have to believe we are magic" - Magic, Olivia Newton-John

Needless to say I like many was literally caught off guard and truly saddened by the passing of Olivia Newton-John. She has been a part of my life since I was born and now she is gone. She was such a bright light, absolutely magic!

Like pretty much every gay man I know she was my first Woman Crush namely because of Grease, who didn't think she was Totally Hot in that? 

Who knew when I progressed through life that I would be fortunate enough to know her. I've interviewed her twice and she was always so lovely and gracious.

My fondest memory of her though was seeing her play Los Angeles Gay Pride in 2008 with my friend publicist Ken Phillips. He and I reminisced about it yesterday and both concurred we had the time of our lives!!!

R.I.P. Sweet Lady

ONJ on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Newton-John

Monday Motivation

One of my favorite follows on Twitter is Iman, you know the Model/Actress, not to mention wife of legend David Bowie.

She Tweets inspirational quotes everyday under the moniker: #IMANDAILY

Today's fresh off the Tweet post is the one above and is all the Monday Motivation you need IMHO.

Get out there and do what Iman says (not what your Rice Krispies tell you)  and dig those goals Minions!!!

Iman on Twitter -

https://twitter.com/The_Real_IMAN