Comments on Sister Scholar: WHEN DOVES CRY FOR MICHAEL JACKSON

I watched MJ's memorial today not as a fan, but as...

2009-07-07T16:04:37.562-07:00

I watched MJ's memorial today not as a fan, but as a mother of two beauiful girls. I got the most out of listening to who Michael was as a person. Brooke Sheilds and Magic Johnson's thoughts were greatly expressed. Jennifer Hudson's rendition and Jermaine singing Smile moved me the most. I am glad they are showing all the video tapings of the children and I am glad Paris was able to speak. It really hit home that this was the death of a dad and the kids are mourning even more then the fans. I am hoping we see more of the kids and there isn't a huge custody battle. Must do right for those kids, who have lost their dad.

I watched the memorial with my 3 year old sitting on the couch with me. I kept reminding her to be quiet. It brought smiles to my face when I would look over at her and she was dancing back and forth to the music.

He is still touching people who didn't even know he existed.

RIP Michael and watch over your 3 beautiful kids, we all wish the best for them.

Sam

Currently watching MJ's Memorial-was deeply by the...

2009-07-07T10:56:30.840-07:00

Currently watching MJ's Memorial-was deeply by the choir and Lionel Richie's beautiful song "Jesus is Love". This is a beautiful tribute to the King of Pop.

For some reason I was never a big MJ fan. My cous...

2009-07-02T10:54:39.739-07:00

For some reason I was never a big MJ fan. My cousin from Kansas City had a huge crush on him and a life size poster of him on her bedroom wall. However, I was too busy keeping up with Prince’s every move. I am sure that it had something to do with me being from Minnesota. My grandfather played in a band with Prince’s father at one time. Prince went to one of the elementary schools that I attended, which was pointed out to me very quickly by my fellow students. There was always someone claiming a Prince sighting.

As I watch MJ now I have a much greater appreciation for who he was and what his life represented. He represented, at least to me, the American Dream of being born in Gary Indiana Black, poor, with multiple siblings and transforming into an American idol. His talent was too big to be harnessed by prejudice and harsh circumstances. As I watch his dance moves and listen to his lyrics I am astounded by his pure grace and genius.

I can’t help feeling that America ate him alive. The father that drove him, the popularity that he feared to the point of isolating himself and developing extreme behaviors. I felt a little relieved for him when he passed. The hope is that in death he achieves what he was not able to in life which is peace of mind.

Favorite MJ memory? Rollerskating to 'Don't Stop T...

2009-06-29T17:39:19.155-07:00

Favorite MJ memory? Rollerskating to 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough' on field trips from summer camp!

Well cuz, i remember michael from the Ed Sullivan...

2009-06-29T08:30:45.212-07:00

Well cuz,
i remember michael from the Ed Sullivan Show and throughout his career. I cansee and hear Ed announcing to his audience "...and now we have a young man and his brothers in a really terrific group for the first time on nationaltelvision the Jackson Five..."
one of my really favorites is I'll Be There and of course ABC. The disco years were very vibrant. his creativity spanned so many musical periods and genres, That's why he will always be "..The King of Pop.

Hi! Great trip down memory lane. Keep writing, I ...

2009-06-28T17:24:38.040-07:00

Hi!
Great trip down memory lane. Keep writing, I look forward to reading your next post!
Lisa

We are all mourning MJ. I was also surprised at my...

2009-06-28T17:22:24.664-07:00

We are all mourning MJ. I was also surprised at my own reactions. Even when he struggled, he was still the King! We all have memories of MJ from the Off the Wall album all the way to his last the Number Ones. I believe for the first time in his life, MJ is finally at peace and for that alone, I can not shed any more tears.

Thank you MJ for sharing your talents.

Hi Dutchess - what a remarkable memory you have th...

2009-06-28T13:25:01.499-07:00

Hi Dutchess - what a remarkable memory you have that I gave you Thriller!

I was sitting around having lunch in my office on Friday with some of my work collegues who were all around thrity. It was fascinating to hear their perspective on Michael Jackson because they really only knew of him during his bizarre years. All the retrospectives made me remember was a superstar he was during the mid-80's. All the girls had crushes on him. I choose to remember him during that era. Keep up the blogging! xo Chris

That was really nice. Made me feel for you. Have...

2009-06-28T07:14:39.764-07:00

That was really nice. Made me feel for you. Have you thought about writing fiction?