They say you will always remember where you were and what you were doing when someone of great importance dies.
Well, yesterday afternoon I was sitting at my computer about to respond to a CNN “Cafferty file” question about taxes w regards to health care.
The comment section was closed, so I accessed their “contact” and submitted my comments there. The screen that came up next said “Breaking News” and reported that Michael Jackson had a cardiac arrest. I immediately switched my television channel to CNN and called my friend Darlene. Not one to disguise her feelings, she stumbled over her words of disbelief, shock and concern.
Shortly thereafter, CNN announced that Michael Jackson had passed. The phone calling to friends and family began … and there were mixed reactions, from outbursts of tears to denial and some totally heartbroken.
After speaking to some friends, a severe thunderstorm erupted in the area where I live, and reluctantly, I turned off my computer and television, though just in time, because the electrical power shortly after was knocked out.
The news of Michael’s death did not bring tears last night, just a strange feeling that I couldn’t put my finger on. I hadn’t thought about Michael in over a year or so and since I watch a lot of politically oriented news, I didn’t see any stories about him.
Later that evening (around 10:25pm), while I was on my cell phone talking to my Mom, the power was restored. When I turned on the television, the news media was still talking about Michael, showing his videos, playing his music, and showing his fan's reactions to his death. It was then that I truly got a sense of how deeply Michael Jackson was loved and how deeply he had impacted the entire world.
Michael was bigger than life … yes, he was an icon.
This morning the tears flowed and I feel a great sense of loss.
Each morning I go through a routine … checking my website, blogs and emails, etc. etc. I don’t want to deal with any of that today. I simply want to share this day with Michael’s countless fans across the world, remembering the Michael Jackson we knew and loved and still love.
Words cannot adequately express what Michael Jackson, the multi-talented genius, innovative artist, and very shy and gracious man-child, means to me and many others.
I/we love you and you will be greatly missed. Thank you for leaving us a legacy of moving, captivating songs and visual artistry.
Farewell, … peace be with you.
Well, yesterday afternoon I was sitting at my computer about to respond to a CNN “Cafferty file” question about taxes w regards to health care.
The comment section was closed, so I accessed their “contact” and submitted my comments there. The screen that came up next said “Breaking News” and reported that Michael Jackson had a cardiac arrest. I immediately switched my television channel to CNN and called my friend Darlene. Not one to disguise her feelings, she stumbled over her words of disbelief, shock and concern.
Shortly thereafter, CNN announced that Michael Jackson had passed. The phone calling to friends and family began … and there were mixed reactions, from outbursts of tears to denial and some totally heartbroken.
After speaking to some friends, a severe thunderstorm erupted in the area where I live, and reluctantly, I turned off my computer and television, though just in time, because the electrical power shortly after was knocked out.
The news of Michael’s death did not bring tears last night, just a strange feeling that I couldn’t put my finger on. I hadn’t thought about Michael in over a year or so and since I watch a lot of politically oriented news, I didn’t see any stories about him.
Later that evening (around 10:25pm), while I was on my cell phone talking to my Mom, the power was restored. When I turned on the television, the news media was still talking about Michael, showing his videos, playing his music, and showing his fan's reactions to his death. It was then that I truly got a sense of how deeply Michael Jackson was loved and how deeply he had impacted the entire world.
Michael was bigger than life … yes, he was an icon.
This morning the tears flowed and I feel a great sense of loss.
Each morning I go through a routine … checking my website, blogs and emails, etc. etc. I don’t want to deal with any of that today. I simply want to share this day with Michael’s countless fans across the world, remembering the Michael Jackson we knew and loved and still love.
Words cannot adequately express what Michael Jackson, the multi-talented genius, innovative artist, and very shy and gracious man-child, means to me and many others.
I/we love you and you will be greatly missed. Thank you for leaving us a legacy of moving, captivating songs and visual artistry.
Farewell, … peace be with you.
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