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Richard Dreyfuss & Bruce

"You're gonna need a bigger boat" Brody, Jaws

Ever get to feeling overwhelmed, like there is something bigger than you that one can't control? I bet that is the feeling of most of us these days. 

Well seeing Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper looking apprehensive as the great white shark gets close to the boat in Jaws sums this up.

Hey, all you can really do is take care of yourself and the only control you have is your reaction to the situation. Yeah, it sounds trite, but it's 100% truth!

So get in touch with your inner Matt Hooper and make sure you are doing your best with the things you can't control. 

Oh, and in case you haven't heard Jaws turned 50 this year!

Jaws on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/   

15 Years Of "Pretty"

I've been seeing posts from the cast members of Pretty Little Liars on Instagram of late celebrating 15 years of the show.

Wow! Really?! "Yes" indeed!!! PLL premiered on June 8th 2010. While I missed the exact date that still doesn't mean we can't celebrate this milestone now., right??? It's still 15 years old and counting...

I remember watching the show out of curiousity because it had so much buzz. I was hooked immediately! I actually still watch the reruns on MAX to this day (busted!)

Being that it is Pride Month I'd thought we'd honor the show with the coupling of Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) and Emily Fields (Shay Mitchell) 

The fans went wild when Emison happened, I know this fan did. 

Happy 15 Pretty Little Liars!!!

PLL on Wikipedia -

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

"Yes" It's National Selfie Day

Michael Shinafelt

Whilst surfing the WWW much to my surprise I found out today is National Selfie Day. Why was it a surprise?! Well I pretty much thought Selfie Day was every day, thus it never occurred to me there was a specific National Selfie Day. Got It???

So today being what it is, I thought I would commemorate it accordingly...

Here I am at my favorite local Cocina Vino in Silverlake, CA woofing down some sliders.

Honestly I have a rough go eating a full meal at a restaurant these days because of the weekly jab aka the weight loss program I am on. 

This being stated the sliders are delicious and manageable for my scant appetite. I also had two sangrias which are not pictured 😉

Now you've see me stuffing my face, you're welcome!

Happy National Selfie Day!!!

National Selfie Day on the WWW -

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-selfie-day-june-21

Hello Summer...

Reach The Beach
Michael Shinafelt

"Don't tell your mother, Kiss one another, Die for each other, We're cool for the summer" Cool For The Summer, Demi Lovato

Summer is officially here! Can't wait to hit the beach again sometime soon! 

Happy Pride Month!

Summer on Wikipedia -

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

Michael's Musings

Summertime And The Livin' Is Easy, So They Say
Michael Shinafelt

Sometimes all I need is the is the air that I breathe, and a good margarita. Join me won't you? It's Summertime after all. Oh and and since it's still June remember to keep celebrating Pride Month. 

Wishing you a meaningful Juneteenth

Apparently there's a Land Of The Lost reboot in the works at Netflix...bring on the Sleestaks!!!

When the world is too scary, too loud, too much: Stop consuming. Start creating.

No Kings, Yas Queens, that's all

Nancy Wilson of Heart blasted Trump for using her song Barracuda in his military parade. It was never intended for political use she stated. You go Nancy!

Buffty The Vampire Slayer, she saved the world a lot, discuss

How to fall asleep and meet new people at subconscious parties. That's all you need to know...

I wanted to be where nobody I knew could ever come, think about it, but not too much

Photo:
Bob Drapeau 

Woman Crush of the Week - Elizabeth Berkley seen here celebrating Pride Month and the 30th Anniversary of Showgirls this past Saturday at Hollywood Forever Cemetery...so fierce!!!

With the arrival of Summer tomorrow it's time to put away my Spring black clothes and get my black Summer clothes out...

It will be just like in the movies...there's that

My mind is racing, my body is sedentary. The more you know.

FYI gratitude improves self esteem and makes one able to appreciate, rather than resent, the accomplishments of others, without comment 

Now where did I put that, oh never mind, oh wait...

Find out what it is here -

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

https://bsky.app/profile/michaelshinafelt.bsky.social

https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelshinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

With the world being what it is, one must take the time to be mindful and not get too overwhelmed.

See this turtle they have the right idea. When I saw it basking in the sun at the bottom of the lake that the Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Memorial adorns at Hollywood Forever Cemetery pre-yoga yesterday I couldn't help but being drawn in to the tranquility of it's being.

This is an awesome reminder that we all need to Hump Day & Chill Minions!!!

Let's bend it like this dope turtle today and be mindful that we all need to do something for ourselves and our well being.

Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to join my turtle friend at the bottom of the lake for a bit.

Hump Day & Chill!

Turtle on Wikipedia -

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

The 30th Anniversary Of "Showgirls"

Myself & Elizabeth Berkley

This past Saturday I was lucky enough to be a VIP attendee at the 30th Anniversary Screening Of "Showgirls" put on by Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. 

OMG! It was amazing! Elizabeth Berkley who played the fierce Nomi Malone showed up and introduced the film honoring Gay Pride Month! And then I got a photo with her afterward. 

"Showgirls' came out when I was in my thirties and still exploring my identity as a Gay Man. The character of Nomi Malone is someone many gay men, including myself identify with strongly. My inner gay child was dancing with joy during this special evening. 

All the photos with the exception of the one taken of Ms. Berkley and Myself were shot by my friend and guest for the to do Bob Drapeau...Leave your inhibitions at the door, the show is about to begin! 

You Don't Nomi
Elizabeth Berkley 

Show Guys
Me & Bob

Thrust It!

Hollywood Forever on the WWW -

https://hollywoodforever.com/