Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt

"They Fear Love Because It Creates A World They Can't Control" - George Orwell, 1984

I came across this quote while surfing the WWW and I can't think of anything more eerily accurate at this point in time. George Orwell was so ahead of the curve and so saw what is happening in the world right here, right now. 

Posting this quote isn't meant to be a downer of any sort. It is meant to keep you aware. Love wins, it always does....moving on...

Why is everyone bullying Sutton (except Garcelle) on RHOBH? It's a bad look

FYI Daddy doesn't live here anymore...& neither does the maid 

That time you skipped your anti-depressants so you could cry, discuss

Caution raised manholes 

It's not a middle finger, it's my unicorn fist

Your light may irritate a lot of unhealed people, shine anyway

Honestly I'm over the gays getting worked up over Hocus Pocus 2 on Social Media. It's like the first Hocus Pocus was actually good, As If!

They're in the coffin!

Woman Crush of the Week - Bjork, because she is so uniquely her and for this bad ass artwork for her album Fossora arriving September 30

Diana Jenkins of RHOBH reminds me of a snake I had as a pet when I was a youngster. "Yes" I really did have a pet snake!

Liza Minnelli has outlived Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, the more you know

Tell me what sounds like good pornography to you?

I'm going back to school and majoring in Lesbian Dance Theory

Hey (with the intention of watching a horror movie together)

Watch one with me here -

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Hump Day & Chill

One From The Heart

Dreams and fantasies are an integral part of our lives. Thus today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to this image of Nastassja Kinski and Frederic Forrest in Francis Ford Coppola's One From The Heart.

Coppola took real life issues amongst couples and set them against a Las Vegas fantasy back drop. The film was a critical and box office failure upon it's release. It was quite ambitious and sought a new way of telling people's stories.

As the years have gone by One From The Heart has gotten re-evaluated and is now well regarded.

Honestly I loved how the emotionally raw performances were juxtaposed with fantasy it is beautiful and brilliant IMHO.

So I hereby decree we are going to Hump Day & Chill to the fantasy and beauty of Ms. Kinski as a billboard come to life. 

Free your mind Minions!

One From The Heart on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_from_the_Heart

California Gold

CALIFORNIA GOLD DISCOVERED IN COSMO’S VAULT

 

Two legendary rock musicians, Doug Clifford and Bobby Whitlock joined forces with a host of incredible players to create a gem that is finally being released on September 9.

 

Pre-order/pre-save link : https://orcd.co/DougCliffordCaliforniaGold

 

Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, the iconic Creedence drummer, has a treasure trove of unreleased recordings he’s produced over the years, all safely stored in Cosmo’s Vault.

 

This past summer he re-discovered what he thought was a long-lost album called California Gold. It features Bobby Whitlock on lead vocals, singing 10 original songs he and Cosmo co-wrote together.   The album was recorded at the infamous "Cosmos Factory" and various other San Francisco Bay Area studios and the result is indeed a newly unearthed treasure.

 

The rock luminaries joined forces to create a perfect good time rock-n-roll record.   Doug Clifford is known for his powerful drum style in one of the most popular American bands from the late 60s and early 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Co-founder of Derek & The Dominos, Bobby Whitlock is well known to rock fans, critics and music aficionados.  As well as being a singer/songwriter, guitarist and Hammond B-3 player, the musician has enjoyed his own string of hits in collaboration with Eric Clapton including “Layla,” “Bell Bottom Blues,” "Tell The Truth" and more.  

 

Doug and Bobby gathered other top shelf musicians along their journey including producer/writer and bassist extraordinaire, Donald "Duck" Dunn who ushered in the sounds of Stax and played bass on literally thousands of recordings. Other musicians include Tom Miller on bass and David Vega and Mike O’Neill on guitar.

 

The songs are a combination of roots rock and melodic blues, all natural with no filler. Whitlock’s powerful and distinctive vocals are in top form and Cosmo’s drumming is rock solid, stretching beyond his well-known Creedence grooves. 

 

For reasons that shall remain a mystery, California Gold was somehow lost in time. But now that the album has been re-discovered, perhaps its time is here and now. 

 

The California Gold release date for streaming and downloads is Sept. 9 via Cliffsong Records, distributed globally by BFD/The Orchard. CD available for pre-order now at https://orcd.co/DougCliffordCaliforniaGold

 

Chic Out!

Chic!
Anne Hathaway

 "One, two, Ah, freak out! Le freak, c'est chic" - Le Freak, Chic

Spying Anne Hathaway out and about in NYC made me think of the phrase from the song Le Freak above. Except I would insert the word chic for freak.

There is something seriously amazing about the simplicity of Anne's outfit that is oh so chic at the same time.

I mean, flared leg jeans, a standard issue black top, add silver boosts to make it well, eye catching and, ya know, chic!

Thus today why don't we all try to Chic Out! with Anne by wearing our usual basics for the day but adding one simple practical item that puts it over into another realm with it.

Strike a pose there's nothing to it Minions...

Hey ho, let's go!!! 

Anne on IG -

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

Tie One On

All Hail Pee Wee Herman!

It's finally here, the day you wait for all year long! "Yes" it's finally National Bow Tie Day!!! Yay!!!

JK, you were more than likely unaware of this day at all. But it's Sunday Funday and, well it's fun so WTF not? I ask you? I asked please answer, oh well...

Here to get in on the frivolity is none other than the man, the myth and red bow tie wearer Mr. Pee Wee Herman.

Pee Wee made his red bow tie his signature and he's an icon who has lasted decades. 

Thus we celebrate National Bow Tie day by honoring the King Of The Nerds.

All Hail Pee Wee!!!

National Bow Tie Day on the WWW -

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/bow-tie-day/

The Rundown Kreeps

 

Los Angeles Ska/Punk Trio Rundown Kreeps’ Pay Homage To The Beatles' 'Help!' In New Video "NOLA” Tour Dates Announced; Playing Fest on October 27

Watch the video here.

"This one combines sugar-sweet bubblegum pop melodies and punk energy in a Ramonesy fashion- Brooklynvegan

""NOLA" observes and compares the theme of escapism in relation to the banality of everyday life. Whether it's work stress, financial struggle, emotional hurt, or the hunger to accomplish a dream; we're all either running towards or away from somewhere. Recorded and mixed by Jonathan Mireles (audio engineer for Travis Barker as well as Machine Gun Kelly's "Tickets to My Downfall). With this music video we wanted to pay homage to our musical heroes The Beatles; as well as subtly remain on the theme of escapism. The idea is that instead of making a video in which the subject matter is asking for help; we'd remake the "Help!" music video as close to shot for shot as possible". -Rundown Kreeps "NOLA" Music Video https://youtu.be/F3aOLeOxK2g Stream the track here: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Tidal Formed in 2009, LA-based trio Rundown Kreeps perform amped-up melodic Punk Rock with heavy dashes of frantic Ska, punk backbeats, and twangy vibes to keep audiences moving across a variety of dance floors. Rundown Kreeps have completed several tours throughout the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii and have shared stages with notable acts like The Toasters, Reel Big Fish, Nekromantix, Buck-O-Nine, The Wierdos, The Phenomenauts, and Mustard Plug, to name a few. All of Rundown Kreeps' past catalog of music is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Rhapsody, Tidal, Google Play, Pandora, YouTube and more! Catch the band on tour in Sept.October. See dates below. Social Media: Website- www.rundownkreeps.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RundownKreepsLA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rundownkreeps/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/rundownkreeps

"Hold Me Closer"

Britney & Elton

T.G.I.F! Honestly I can't think of a better week to kick off this weekend than with the official audio to Hold Me Closer by Elton John and one Ms. Britney Spears.

FYI it's Britney's first new music since 2016 and her first since being free of her conservatorship.

Well it's good and kudos to Sir Elton for understanding the assignment -

Hit it at the video below Minions!!!