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Photo courtesy of www.overthinkingit.com I grew up listening to Michael Jackson and watching Farrah Fawcett.  Two true legends gone way too soon.  They will always be remembered by me as two loving and caring souls who lived their passions and were admired and loved by many. On this, the anniversary of their death, I want to pay tribute to them by remembering what they gave all of us. RIP Michael and Farrah.

Photo courtesy of the LA Times Photo courtesy of trendsupdates .com There are so many memories that have taken root in my mind and heart while growing up listening to Michael and his music. To list just one song or one memory is impossible. I've loved Michael ever since I was a child listening to the Jackson 5. His death touched me deeply and on this one year anniversary I wanted to pay tribute to the kind and loving person he was and the extraordinary musician he was. I have many favorite Michael Jackson songs but I wanted today to bring you Earth Song - one of the most heartfelt and important songs ever written by Michael. Take time to watch and really listen to the lyrics. Understand that we all need to protect and save our earth from destruction because it is in our hands and we all need to do our part to save our home. RIP Micheal, we love you.

I took this photo while in Hollywood. The billboard is located near Hollywood Boulevard and Highland. I went to see "This Is It" yesterday. Being a life long fan of Michael Jackson this was something I had to experience and what an experience it was. To see this musical genius behind the scenes allows you a glimpse into the real Michael Jackson. His musicality and creative talent comes alive during this documentary. You experience not just the megastar on stage as we all knew him but you see the man behind the music. His musicality, sensitivity and professionalism shine like nothing I've ever seen. This film will have you running the gamut of emotions. I cried, I laughed and danced in my seat. He was the ultimate entertainer who demanded perfection and accepted nothing less. To see this film is to literally be in the presence of greatness all around. It allows the audience to experience that creative flow which if you have never experienced it, this film will t...

Click Photos To Enlarge. One of the things I wanted to do while in Hollywood was to get a photo of Michael Jackson's star which you can see below. I also took a few shots of some of my favorite entertainers which are also shown below. The stars are located along a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard with some of the major stars located in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Right in front of the theatre are autographs and footprints along with notes, artwork etc... by some stars etched into the cement. I didn't take any photos of those because of the lighting situation. I have to say it was fun seeing these stars until I found Michael Jackson's star and something just clicked. I stood there looking at his star deeply saddened that especially on this particular day, October 28 th - the day his "This Is It" was opening in theatres across the country, his star lay etched into the ground, alone and with people just mindlessly walking over it oblivious to...

Referred to as the "King of Pop" this larger than life star I remember as a teenager while watching him and his Brothers, The Jackson Five perform on television. I connected to the music and had to have their ABC album - in vinyl. I listed to that album everyday and drove my parents crazy though my Mom always liked Michael and his music as well. ABC, I'll Be There, Rock With You, Human Nature, Billie Jean, Thriller and the list goes on an on. They were just a few of my favorites. I always so much admired the creative talent Michael had living within his soul. He once said " the lyrics just came to me" and the music followed. He was a true genius and as many geniuses had to bare the criticism and judgment of others. Rumors constantly swirled around the pop star and remember that these were all just rumors and nothing more. Being such a megastar he obviously found it very difficult to lead a regular lifestyle. He could not just walk down the street, go to ...