New Year Resolutions: The Science of Motivation

The science behind motivation

The science behind motivation My favorite science guys are back with this very timely video explaining The Science of Motivation. Want to understand why New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside so often? Hit play, and be smarter in three minutes. And for those folks looking for tips to stay motivated, the AsapSCIENCE guys have this list of tips to get you to your goals.

Dawn Wells, Of ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Fame, Dead At 82 From COVID

Photo of Dawn Wells with male cast members from Gilligan's Island

Photo of Dawn Wells with male cast members from Gilligan's Island
Dawn Wells with Gilligan’s Island cast members (via Flicker/Chris)
Via Variety:

Dawn Wells, who starred as “good girl” Mary Ann in the popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles. She was 82.

Pig-tailed and attired in her ubiquitous dungarees or gingham dress, which is on display at the Hollywood Museum, the Mary Ann character was the girl-next-door to Tina Louise’s suggestive evening dress-clad Ginger, who was often subjected to leering comments from the male stars they were shipwrecked with on a tropical island after becoming stranded during a “three-hour tour.”

Louise, the last remaining member of the crew, said in a statement, “I was sad to learn of Dawn’s passing, I will always remember her kindness to me. We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. I hope that people will remember her the way that I do – always with a smile on her face.”

Read more at Variety.

George Michael’s Ex Breaks Into Star’s Home Days Before Anniversary Of His Death

George Michael and his then-boyfriend Fadi Fawaz in 2012
George Michael and his then-boyfriend Fadi Fawaz in 2012
L-R Fadi Fawaz, George Michael (image via Twitter)

Just days before the fourth anniversary of the Christmas Day death of pop star George Michael, his ex was found breaking into Michael’s £5 million London townhouse.

The Sun reports Fadi Fawaz, 47, had apparently climbed over the security fence and broke a window in order to gain entrance to the home.

A witness told the publication, “Fadi looked in a bad way, like he’d been living rough. He was very emotional.”

According to reports, he screamed at the police as he was being dragged out of the Regent Park home, “This is my place. George wanted me to have it.”

Although he was forcibly removed from the property, the authorities did not charge the Fawaz with any crimes.

The former hairdresser had been banned from the property since July 2019 when Fawaz was discovered in a drugged-out rage taking a sledgehammer to the walls, ceilings, and even toilets last year.

Prior to that, Fawaz had been living in the home since finding George, 53, dead in his bed on Christmas Day in 2016. The two had been dating since 2012.

But in June 2019, it was revealed that Michael left his £97.6 million estate to family members and professional associates, but not a dime was set aside for Fawaz.

Christmas Day With The Pups

Our puppy Brody sits among his many Christmas toys
Baby boy Brody was very happy with his holiday haul of toys
I updated this post to include some photos of our first Christmas with the new pups. Cue to obligatory ‘torture the kids in holiday hats’ photo 🙂 Michael and Scarlett and Brody and I wish everyone a happy, happy holiday and Merry Christmas. Merry merry, everyone!
Brody in full-on play mode as Scarlett strikes a pose
Brody in full-on play mode as Scarlett strikes a pose
Hubby Michael with Scarlett and Brody on Christmas Day
Hubby Michael with Scarlett and Brody on Christmas Day
Brody helps unwrap presents as Scarlett chills in my lap
Brody helps unwrap presents as Scarlett chills in my lap
The family photo as we put the pups through wearing silly holiday hats
The family photo as we put the pups through wearing silly holiday hats
Michael and I pose with the multiple photos of Snoopy we gave each other
Michael and I pose with the multiple photos of Snoopy we gave each other
Several dog toys strewn across the yard the day after Christmas 2020
Several dog toys are strewn across the yard the day after Christmas 2020

InstaHunk Round-Up: Hump Day Edition

Nick Jonas (via VillaOne Tequila)
Checking in with the hunks of Instagram before Santa’s big day. Singer and professional hottie Nick Jonas debuted a new profile pic (above). Joel Green is giving you serious Spanish beach vibes:

 

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Everyone is at the beach it seems – Rodiney Santiago scored some rays in Cancun, Mexico:

 

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Sean O’Donnell is ready for a 47 hour nap (which sounds pretty awesome to me):  

 

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Rick and the Griffopotamus are in a penguin kind of mood:

According to Dan Tai, gorillas can’t swim. So, he sat on the edge of the pool:  

 

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Fitness hottie Nathan McCallum has turned it out at the gym this week so hard, he might be seeing things:

 

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And Silverjow, my favorite illustrator on Instagram, has one of his hunky guys ready for Santa’s big day (make sure to click through the options):

 

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InstaHunk Round-Up: Weekend Edition

Twas the Sunday before Christmas… Checking in with the hunks of Instagram before the big holiday week starting with one of my favorite sexy Santa pics (above). Luke Evans chowed down on watermelon at the beach:

 

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Max Emerson was looking for advice on how to train his pets:

 

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Fitness guy Bremen Menelli got his groove on:

 

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Dan Tai – and all his muscles – took a gymnastics class:

 

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Marc Burgum, like the rest of us, is done with 2020:

 

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Thara got two minutes of tanning time:

 

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Ignacio Pérez Rey has vertigo – and for good reason:

 

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Chicago’s Greg Bloomer took himself to Palm Springs for the rest of 2020:

 

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Joel Green has some very inspiring words about visualizing what you want…and I got stuck visualizing some stuff:

 

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It’s summer in Rio. How nice for them…

 

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You knew there had to be another sexy Santa in the mix, right?

 

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Let’s All Say It Together – #EFF2020

I have to admit up front that I normally despise people doing the middle finger ‘f*ck you’ thing. It usually feels so base and so classless. But, for weeks now, my fatigue and loathing for the year 2020 have been growing exponentially. I don’t think I’ve ever noticed a single year being so incredibly full of bad news. And I know I’m not alone. Check out these folks who indulge themselves in a bit of well-earned mental health self-care by expressing their thoughts on how 2020 has impacted them – from school closings to toilet paper hoarders, to lost loved ones, to the long list of ‘Karens’ we’ve endured during the pandemic and more. Note – adult language here #duh

(h/t Boy Culture)

PSA: Male Strippers Want You To ‘Get Your Pole To The Polls’

The men of Atlanta’s world-famous Swinging Richards want you to get your ‘pole to the polls’ and help ‘swing the Senate.’ As the guys spell out so vividly, Georgia will decide on January 5 which political party will control the U.S. Senate. So, if you live in the Peach State, make sure you vote in the runoff elections. Blah, blah, blah… On to the video and the guys 🙂