Just Beat It

Today is the day after we lost Michael Jackson, an artist who I grew up with as a kid. As I set here, working in my office and the kids are off from school. A chill went down my spine when I could hear my seventeen year old son playing "Beat It" by Michael Jackson. It's like an echo because even on the major news networks that I watch (CNN and MSNBC) they're playing all of the great hits or bits of them from Michael. It just amazes me how much of an impact he truly did have on all of us, even the newer generation. I'm pleased that Michael was such a big part of my youth as well. It saddens me though that as he grew older, he just never seemed to be truly happy. He was always trying to find ways to improve his happiness or self worth. What a shame that he lived such a traumautic life? I know that I will be glued to the news programs as more information about his life comes out. I've always wondered about his skin tone changing color. I honestly have always believed that it was a genetic thing and have always "had his back" when others would criticize him. I truly believe though that Michael was in his "own little world". It's really too bad, but with his fame, I guess he didn't have much of a choice but to just do what made him feel good. I have to say, "good for you Michael for staying true to yourself". I look forward to hearing the music which you never shared with the world. What a sad day for the world.

You will be missed.