Sunday, June 30, 2019

June Highlights with Struttin', Jivin' and Pride Month Heroic Moves



Indeed, Big Ben.  Indeed.  While Narnia waits for some events to pass, we wanted to seize this opportunity to look at some of our legacy faves (and some very important new influences) during the past week, and enjoy the harvest they all brought.  This is what we love most of all, so stop gripping that mouse so hard (Oh, that's just me?  Okay!  lol), listen to the soothing tunes (because piano music is good!) and just let your eyes and ears enjoy. If there is any disagreement with the topic, just scroll past and hopefully the next topic strikes a chord.  Because I have no idea where this post is going to end up at.

It does NOT get any better than this.  One of our favorite men, #87, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce visited the winning couple of his NFL 100 Experience of a Lifetime wedding contest last night, sponsored by the NFL. He came bearing gifts and what we loved to see were his moves on the dance floor.  Travis truly looks like the life of a party and who doesn't love a man who can twist and shout?  Not to mention moonwalk!


 

This is even better:


 

Travis is the straw stirring the drink and we love it.  He was a perfect candidate to carry out the NFL's contest.  We can't wait to see his moves on the field this coming football season.  

And where is Liam?  Liam was in Brazil, performing his music last night at VillaMix GoiΓ’nia.  It also looks like he wanted to get One Direction into his set as well with "History":


 

Showing us his beautiful falsetto:


 

Earlier in the month, while Liam himself was having some fun with his top hat look, this author thinks no one wears one better:


 

Nor the wire rimmed spectacles.  (although the annoying drop down box and the fan shots can go)


 

And here's another favorite of moi, another one doing the number 15 jersey proud - Kansas City Royal Whit Merrifield.  Whit is a stand-up guy.  He's the consummate professional, polite, gives 100%, and pulls no punches.   Here he was this past week having some fun with centerfielder Billy Hamilton. 


And having fun with the fans in Omaha, NE a couple of weeks ago:

Don't we know it, Whit!  

Speaking of pulling no punches, what about USA soccer team player Megan Rapinoe?  Heart and grit don't come any bigger than with this young lady right here.

You can tell she loves her sport:


 

This is loving your sport:


 

She's fierce and whether you agree with any or all that she is standing for, recognize her courage in taking a very open and frank stance for what she believes in and sticking to it. Without getting deep into the why's and heretofore's, I finally get what she is saying about our country as it applies to our hurt and fallen brothers & sisters Colin Kaepernick so bravely spoke about.  It took Megan's story and words to finally get through this author's head what it's all about.  I thank you, Megan.

And she is fun.  She's a free spirit.  And she is a beating pulse.  Here she is with her girlfriend, Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm of the WNBA.

Speaking of heroes, what about Terry Crews this past week?  Narnia's salute cannot be any more staunch:

Here's Terry talking about Hollywood and comparing it to a plantation:



For a shortened version, Just Jared provides just that:

And unable to resist seeing someone with a quick wit, Terry Crews showed his flair for spontaneity and ability to help another human feel better, here was Terry giving it to Simon Cowell on an episode of America's Got Talent.  This has to be one of the funniest videos I have seen in a long time. 



Terry Crews and Megan Rapinoe have Narnia's respect for their stances and openness:


Let's add to our "where have they been recently?" take-a-look, with Jared Padalecki appearing at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Dallas, TX last weekend:

It was wonderful to see Jared returning to past roots.  He looked incredible!!  We applaud him.

lol, LOVE it when he knocked the mic stand off kilter.  That was soooo Jared.

 Was he not looking fierce or what?

 And talk about looking fierce, here's another Narnia favorite - Harry Styles.  Mr. Styles was near Stonewall in New York on June 28, wearing what the tumblr writer surmises to be a true vintage T- shirt from the 80's.  And don't think we didn't notice another 28 for those who have read our previous posts about the recurrence of that special number for Louis and Harry.



The design on Harry's t-shirt is an unabashedly proud celebration of same sex "mutual satisfaction" *grin* by Keith Haring, an openly gay American pop artist who was a true social, political and artistic force throughout the 1980s, including leading the street art movement where he gained particular notoriety for his New York City subway "expressions".  Keith Haring's work often involved topics such as sexuality, politics, practicing safe sex, and AIDS advocacy. He was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 and in 1989, he established the Keith Haring Foundation, with the mandate of providing funding and imagery to AIDS organizations and children’s programs. Not too soon thereafter, he died of AIDS complications in 1990 at the age of 31; over 1,000 people attended his services. Being a true artist and social revolutionary, one can easily see Harry's timely homage as a message of both respect and fellowship on the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. Once again, Fashionista Harry Styles showing his own Pride Month tribute. Way to go, Harry!



*Funny Break!*

This past winter with all of the snows and ice storms was tremendously hard on our roads.  But it looks like this road has been missed by the crews for several years, lol.


 

We get it and totally identify.  ;-)

 And in honor of Caturday yesterday, look at this lil' guy clearing the linen shelf.  

Back to our Narnia faves - Let's wrap up on a crescendo with Adam Lambert.  Here he is with some fine looking gentlemen (and no doubt, big fans of his!) in a tie-dye shirt:

Adam being frank and saying he's played the game:

Here's a snippet from his guest stint on Rupaul:


 

 And looking so, so fine!

Well, that was invigorating, was it not?  An intravenous feed of positivity and self-propelling power.  We salute these folks!!

 Now, stay tuned for our take on the Far From Home Roundabout.  Don't worry, it'll be coming.


;D

 Have a GREAT week, everyone!!  Some of us are in eager anticipation of the 4th of July holiday!

 pic sources: giphy, Just Jared
our playlist:  A Grand March - The O'Neill Brothers
                     You're a Grand Old Flag - Danny Wright
                     Patriots - Earth Essence

  
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1 comment:

prairiegirl said...

Well, I had fun with this one, but as you can see, it could use a bit of M&M tune-up with her fine editing skills. lol. It never works the other way since she's the real writer, but when I write a post, it usually needs some help. ;D

Sometimes the mind runs rampant, but the words and flow don't always run as smooth. So much going on this past week and probably the best was seeing what admirable people Megan Rapinoe and Terry Crews are.

How appropriate for this, the last day of Pride Month.
Hope there's something in this post for all to identify with, enjoy, or learn from. I know I did not know who Keith Haring was and Harry helped me to learn much about him. I told M&M that because it was intended to be a short post, I didn't delve as much into the artist's life and it's a shame because he was so much more than subway murals and T shirts. He created back drops and made political statements through his art. He was such a big influence.

Thanking Harry for wearing that shirt because I know I sure learned more about Haring. Sadly, he died of complications from AIDS.

Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 3:51:00 PM CDT

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