My Thoughts

I must admit that I have been struggling all morning to put my thoughts into words to express my sadness over the death of Michael Jackson. There's no way I can sit here and convey the impact of his talent. I have yet to turn on the tv, listen to my always-present Michael Jackson music playlist, or go to the basement and dig up the Michael Jackson doll I played with as a kid. I just can't. Michael's death is particularly difficult for me because my grandmother was a long-time fan and she passed away 8 weeks ago. Upon hearing of his death, I immediately picked up the phone to call her, not thinking that she is no longer here as well. I'm still going to need some time to get it together and process that Michael Jackson is no longer with us. He was a great man and we will all be mourning globally--a testament to the unifying power and world-wide resonance of his music. Michael Jackson you will be missed.