Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson, R.I.P.

Ed, you and Johnny helped me embrace my years living with insomnia. Mr. McMahon, thank you for providing comfort when I was alone.

Farrah Fawcett, you were the inspiration for my first "grown-up" hair style and the ONLY school photograph that made this camera shy girl, proud. Thank you for providing a model for me to enjoy being a girl.

Michael, you, the King of Pop have inspired me in so many ways. My VERY FIRST pop record was one of the Jackson 5. Now, I am a lover of music with a rather large collection. You played a major role in my life culture and my global view. Michael, thank you for your part in my becoming a world citizen.

Black or White

Today, we had an 80's theme at work. Last night, I pulled out some of my old LPs and chose to take the Thriller album to work today. When I received the news that Michael Jackson had died, I had not yet arrived home. I still had the "Thriller" album in the car with me. Although I felt an unfillable void; I sensed immediate closeness to Michael's spirit. At this time, I cannot identify the event; it was something other than a coincidence.

On a much happier note; I visited with my neighbors and their newborn. Even though both, Mom and Dad are Aggies, they and their children are the most adorable family.