Melinda Windsor

Model Appreciation 

Melinda Windsor, known to friends and family as Ann Brockway, captivated Playboy readers in February 1966 as Playmate of the Month. At 5'4" with a slim yet curvaceous figure and natural 38DD bust, she quickly became a fan favorite, gaining a ranking on the site decades later. 

Born on June 25, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, Melinda was a small-town girl with big ambitions, taking on Los Angeles in the '60s with her sights set on academia. At the time of her Playboy feature, she was a psychology student at UCLA, working as an insurance rater to fund her education—a determined young woman balancing work, school, and the allure of the spotlight.

While her Playboy appearance certainly turned heads, Melinda's goals were refreshingly down-to-earth. She intended to use her modeling earnings to finish her bachelor's degree (which she did later in 1966) and then pursue a PhD to become a teacher. 

Her pseudonym sparked a minor stir when UCLA couldn’t confirm a student named "Melinda Windsor." Playboy clarified that she’d been enrolled in fall 1965 and had chosen the alias to keep a bit of mystery in her public persona. For Melinda, the experience in Playboy was simply a stepping stone toward her academic dreams, though she certainly enjoyed her brief time in the limelight.

With her signature natural beauty and a brain to match, Melinda Windsor embodied the era's blend of glamour and ambition. Beyond the cameras, she was a dedicated student and family-oriented woman who grew up alongside two sisters, with a chemist father and a homemaker mother. Her turn-ons were as scholarly as they come ("school"), and her turn-offs? People who aren’t true to themselves. To this day, Melinda Windsor remains a classic symbol of the '60s: beauty, brains, and unapologetic ambition all rolled into one.

Sources:

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Melinda_Windsor

https://tour.playboyplus.com/model/gallery/melinda-windsor/playmates-1966-2-melinda-windsor-0?nats=MzY3NjY2LjYuMTAyMy4xMDY5LjEzMjIuODAyMDI1NS4wLjAuMA

https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Melinda_Windsor

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RANDOM WEDNESDAY: "Nothing to See" by Haruka Aoki for The New Yorker

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Brendan Loper - "Your Handy Road Map to Authoritarianism"

By Brendan Loper, April 7, 2025

Source:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/04/14/your-handy-road-map-to-authoritarianism

Body Art: Seth Sexton - Lavi

Art Direction and Creator: Seth Sexton

Choreography: Lavi

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Dance: Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still

Choreography: Emma Scherer (Instagram: @emma.scherer)

Dancers: Elizabeth Allan, Natasha Jane Chambers, Grégory Garell, Romain Rachline, Emma Scherer, Marie Shirl

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Trump’s Latest Distraction Drop

Pardon the Interruption

Tonight, in true Trump fashion—bold, brash, and without a permission slip from Congress—President Donald J. Trump authorized an airstrike on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. The self-proclaimed America First president is now acting like Netanyahu’s wingman, dropping six bunker busters to show just how “not chicken” he is.

Trump quickly took to his favorite megaphone, Truth Social, to announce the “very successful attack,” congratulating American forces and capping it off with the somewhat ironic: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” That’s like setting your neighbor’s shed on fire and then offering them a garden hose.

Let’s be honest—this was no strategic masterstroke. It feels more like a dramatic distraction, the political equivalent of yelling “Look over there!” while your house of cards collapses behind you. Since starting his second term, Trump has been spinning scandals like a DJ at a conspiracy-themed rave. And sure, being nicknamed TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) by a Financial Times columnist probably didn’t sit well. Trump’s never been known for his thick skin—remember the Comedy Central roast? Yeah, he didn't love that either.

The bombing decision reportedly came despite skepticism from within his own intelligence circle, including Director Tulsi Gabbard. But hey, why let caution or credibility get in the way of a dramatic headline?

Bottom line: this might not just be a “operation.” It’s feeling more like a warm-up act for something much bigger. And all the distractions—economy woes, shady friendships, Elon tweets—can’t keep the snowball of chaos from picking up speed.

So, buckle up. The drama’s just getting started.

Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera

Music Appreciation

"Moves Like Jagger" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5 featuring singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on June 21, 2011, as the fourth and final single from the re-release of the group's third studio album Hands All Over (2010). 

The track was written by Adam Levine, Ammar Malik, Benny Blanco, and Shellback, with the latter two also handling production duties. The collaboration between Maroon 5 and Aguilera was facilitated by their roles as coaches on the television show The Voice, where they first performed the song live.

Musically, "Moves Like Jagger" is an upbeat electropop song with elements of disco and rock. It features a catchy whistling melody, funky guitar riffs, and electronic drum beats. The lyrics describe a man's ability to impress a woman with his dance moves, which he compares to those of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. 

The chorus emphasizes this theme with lines like, "I don't need to try to control you / Look into my eyes and I'll own you / With the moves like Jagger." Aguilera's contribution comes in the bridge, where she adds a sultry response, enhancing the song's dynamic interplay. ​

The music video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, was filmed in Los Angeles, California, on July 8, 2011. It features archival footage of Mick Jagger and showcases various individuals attempting to emulate his iconic dance moves. 

The video intersperses scenes of Adam Levine performing shirtless and Christina Aguilera delivering her parts with a retro-inspired look. The homage to Jagger's style and the energetic dance sequences received positive feedback, contributing to the song's widespread acclaim. 

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://thephoenixremix.com/2020/08/20/the-magic-of-the-music-video-maroon-5-month-moves-like-jagger/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.npr.org/2011/11/28/142709728/moves-like-jagger-the-making-of-maroon-5s-mega-hit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/1dpnrtb/maroon_5_moves_like_jagger_ft_christina_aguilera/?rdt=44367