Bye Michael, we wil miss you!

So, I went to the Michael Jackson memorial service in Harlem watching the live televised memorial with one thousand others.

It was special to share that moment in history with others, cheering "Michael, Michael," dancing to old tunes, laughing and even tearing up, knowing that millions of others around the world were doing the same. It's interesting how strangers lives are intertwined by the life of another stranger.

I am glad that I was able to have that experience with so many fans in such a significant place.

(Another reason I love New York, is how strangers come together. Its amazing how fast things happen in this city, Michael Jackson died and that same night fans gathered together at the Apollo singing and dancing in his honor, and merchants quickly filled blocks and blocks of 125th street with merchandise...of course I had to buy a few tin buttons for old times sake.)

So here are photos of the event. *side note it was fun to see the publication in magazines/newspapers the next day bc a lot of the people I photographed were featured.

SHOCKED, SADDEND....

MICHAEL JACKSON DIED!!!

too much for words...really.

We, grew up with him, he was the birth of Mtv...thriller, billie jean...I loved his music, and him. As a child he was one of the first artists that I liked, at age 5 I wore his buttons, little tin buttons with his photos on them, on my sweaters around Boston.

I know he is a wierd o, but truly I felt sad for him and intriged by him.

I loved the way he danced, to think into his 50's he had those moves!

And I loved his passion for performance and music...

His life was tragic, marked by bad choices but he was the "King of Pop."

He was a major icon of our time...without him is like saying "hey by the way there are no more hamburgers anywhere in america...the hamburger is gone!" Now there is something from our time, that played a huge part in our culture that at one time most of us adored be it 20 years ago, gone...wow. You know how people love Elvis, and James Dean...but we weren't around during there high time, while they were alive, but we see there impact...but for Michael we were around, and now he is gone.

Wow...I pray that the Lord managed to break into his heart and transform is soul at his last breath.

Things I Love

note:Mike took this pic when I first got my camera, so its impromptu!

I love to READ...I love BOOKS...and I love displaying our books in our bookcase and the color and memories that fill the room with them.

My mom has always loved to read and has filled her home with books. My Dad, Michael, loves to read; I remember, as a kid, trying to keep his books organized, they were everywhere! :) Growing up I was surrounded by books...and they fill my heart with joy! With adventure, and wisdom, curiosity and knowledge with education and laughter, and even tears, and learning!

My all time favorites are: My hiding place, corrie ten boom and Dave Eggers What is the What...both so insightful and hope-filled while in the darkest of places..both such inspirations...and what is the what soo well written! -just in case anyone wants book ideas, I know I ALWAYS Do..oh and per a few friends suggestions...Severe Mercy was amazing!

June Gloom

Are you guys experiencing crazy summer weather too?

Ok, so enough is enough. I have been in jeans and a jacket or sweater from last October till now, JUNE!!! That is officially 8.5 months!!!!

People this is rough..I remember last June was amazing, a little hot, but gorgeous we were outside with family, in the park, at the beach, I got tan...it was a blast...not another rainy day...I know our earth needs water, but please Lord we here in New York are yearning for SUN!!! (ok so we did get to feel the sun one week in spring...which out of my three years here spring is one week....and a few scattered days, supposedly when I wasn't here, in June)

Ok now that I have expressed that! On a positive note lightning storms are amazing, we did hear the most amazing thunder the other night!

Friends here is a cute and yet random picture (in lue of more recent photos) of me from a few months ago when mike and I babysat one of our good friend's cute kids! We had a blast!

Ok really this is to remind everyone to keep checking out my photo project

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