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Michael Shinafelt & Maresa Wickham

Well, well, well this has indeed been one of the best Birthday weeks I've ever had! If I gave you the details I would have to silence you...NOT! 

Getting older does not mean you act your age necessarily, but it does mean you are more responsible. So let's boogie! 

If you want religion in schools, I want the IRS in churches, that's all

Margaritas: a cold refreshing alternative to being annoyed by everyone

Everybody have fun tonight, everybody ______ the blank is yours to fill in

Binging Gossip Girl again (the original series) I can't get enough of it!

I had a grilled cheese sandwich on sour dough with garlic aioli and avocado with a side of fries for my Birthday lunch yesterday, delicious!!!

What do I do to get in the Holiday Spirit? Sit on a bearded man's lap & tell him what I want

This Christmas I'm giving people batteries with a note: Gift Not Included

I have reached the age where my brain says "you probably shouldn't say that" to "what the Hell, let's see what happens"

Woman Crush of the Week: Dorit Kemsley for her epic takedown of Camille Grammer calling her a C U Next Tuesday (several times) on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The one thing I didn't get that I wanted for my Birthday? Tom Hardy naked 

Anyone want to be my downward dog???

Don't judge someone because they sin differently than you

Tip: If you drink a bottle of wine before walking your dog. it feels like they are helping you solve a crime. The more you know.

Speaking of crime I'm off to do some dirty deeds done dirt cheap

Do them with me here -

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Happy Birthday To Me!

Michael Shinafelt
Photo:
https://www.instagram.com/jessemerrellphoto/?hl=en

"Like hanky panky (hanky panky), Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky)" - Madonna, Hanky Panky

Yep, today's my Birthday! Yay! It's my 59th trip around the sun and being the Sagittarian that I am it's bound to be interesting like all my other journeys to say the least.

Now assume the position...

Celebrate with me here -

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Santa Plug

Now for something totally different head. It's amazing what you stumble upon while surfing the Internet. This is my kind of Santa Claus! 😉

Here is the intel:

The statue in question, officially named Santa Claus, is a provocative work by American artist Paul McCarthy that has become an unlikely symbol of Rotterdam’s modern identity. Installed in 2008 in the city's Eendrachtsplein, the artwork depicts a rotund Santa Claus figure holding what is ostensibly a Christmas tree. However, due to the tree's exaggerated, bulbous shape, locals quickly began interpreting it as something far less traditional: a butt plug.

This cheeky interpretation led to the statue being humorously nicknamed Kabouter Buttplug (Gnome Butt Plug) by the people of Rotterdam. While some residents and critics initially found the artwork controversial or even offensive, it has since become a beloved and iconic feature of the city, celebrated for its boldness and irreverence. The statue reflects Rotterdam’s openness to challenging norms and embracing unconventional forms of public art.

Paul McCarthy is known for his provocative and often humorous works that challenge societal taboos and conventions. In Santa Claus, McCarthy intended to explore themes of consumerism, commercialization, and the absurdity of holiday traditions. By embracing the playful nickname, Rotterdamers have added their own layer of humor and cultural identity to the piece.

Paul McCarthy on Wikipedia -

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

Twins!

"Hello Santa. Come play with us....forever and ever and ever."

Christmas time, like any other thing in pop culture, always brings about some irreverent memes.

While there are many that I have been enjoying this Holiday Season (some of them I could never post on here) this one is a personal favorite.

"Yes" it's the twins from The Shining sitting on Santa's lap. I know, I know they should be sitting on Satan's lap, but where would be the fun in that I ask you? I'll be waiting for your answer, soon!

If you know, you know. For those who haven't seen The Shining well get thee to a streaming service or whatever else to see it post haste.

Time for a Bloody Mary!

The Shining on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/ 

The Christmas Song

Mike Clifford

Since it's a scant ten days until Christmas I felt perhaps we should partake in some music for the season.

Here is former Teen Idol Mike Clifford's take on the Nat King Cole classic The Christmas Song.

I remember this song from when I was growing up as my Father loved Nat King Cole and every Christmas he would play it...a lot! 

Mike has taken it and updated it and made it his own, keeping the song and memories of seasons gone by alive and vibrant.

So let's  get into the Christmas groove and hit the video for the song below...

I'm such a giver!

Mike on the WWW -

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6

https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

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

Sagittarius Season

Celebrating Sagittarius Season
Michael Shinafelt & Maresa Wickham

Tis the season for not only Christmas but Sagittarians! Last night we celebrated at the St. Felix in Hollywood, CA.

My good friend Maresa Wickham was in town and it was her actual Birthday on Friday the 13th! Yikes! Luckily nothing bad transpired.

In fact there was nothing but good cheer as everyone in attendance celebrated Sagittarius Season. Me being one as well I got my name on the celebration banner.(see above)

I noshed on some delicious chicken tacos and imbibed in two gin martinis straight up with two olives. Not to mention hob nobbing with some interesting individuals. (fluff up your pillow and dream on that one Minions)

A groovy time was had by all!!! 

Maresa on the WWW -

https://www.maresawickham.com/

Michael  on IG -

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

Friday The 13th

Twas the Friday the 13th before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, yeah right!

With today being Friday the 13th and only twelve days left until Christmas I thought the proper way to celebrate would be with a Terrifier Christmas tree with Art The Clown as a tree topper. "Yes" I am twisted that way.

For the uninitiated the Terrifier movies are the most successful indie horror series ever and they feature a homicidal clown named Art expertly brought to life by actor David Howard Thornton.

They also feature some really disgusting killings and are not for the faint of heart.

Happy Friday The 13th before Christmas!

God rest ye merry gentlemen indeed...

Terrifier Film Series on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrifier_(film_series)