losing another loved one

The Michael Jackson I will remember made music for the world to enjoy. His work has always been timeless and it's a legacy that will live on forever. He is the only artist that everyone in our family liked. We dedicated a whole Christmas program to him once and have incorporated his performances, music and dance moves so often over the years, I can't really remember all of them right now. And then later, we even had a Michael Jackson themed party at our house that people still regret missing.

He wasn't part of my family, but just knowing that again, another family out there is feeling the sorrow and despair that come with losing a loved one makes my heart ache. The difference is that since he touched so many people's lives, it almost feels like the whole world is in mourning.

And yeah, he wasn't perfect in life and maybe not even his death was entirely innocent, but you know what? Who cares?

I can't think of another artist who has spent 41 years in show business and still has the respect and love that Michael Jackson had.   

Ok, 2009, you've made your point. Life is short, precious and fleeting, live it to the fullest. This rollercoaster is too much for me, I'm ready for some carousel now...