The man was an extraordinary entertainer.
He pioneered, in the early 80's with the masterful album *Thriller*, the art of weaving a story into the music. "A beginning, a middle, and an end...a mini movie", he said. Music videos were never the same.
A story teller extraordinaire.
And...my gawd...the moves he had!! That man could dance. His dancing alone could tell the story if that's all there were.
A dancer extraordinaire.
A wealthy man who gave. A philanthropist to the extreme. Simply, a giver. I love that.
A human extraordinaire.
And like all beings, that are placed upon pedestals, they are always always under attack. The human race can be counted upon to be despicable.
Watch this video. ( I hope you'll watch it all the way through ) You'll see, and feel through the lyrics and dance, the genuine emotions coming from him, the genius that is Michael Jackson.
The man was light. Pure. I think as time goes by, truths about any ugliness will surface as the lies they were. Sound and sane people will see it, and acknowledge it. The ones who literally live for ugliness will never.
For me, it was a wonderful experience with him in this world.
And all you naysayers can beat it.
( And that's it for me on this subject. go back to your regular scheduled events )
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Michael Jackson
Monday, July 06, 2009
Cherry Pickin'!
A bit behind my house is a CN ( Canadian National Rail ) yard. While the trains can be loud occasionally, I love it because there are no humans living behind me. And after 6pm it basically becomes the dogs second back yard, except this is 5 acres extra! Whooo hoooo!!
And in the corners of this large railyard are treasures.
Like this magnificent cherry tree who's fruit was ripe for the pickin'.
1 hour later and I said to this bowl of cherries, "I love you. Now git in mah belly!" And in they went...delicious! 
Another treasure is this line of wild Sweet Peas and a purple flower, of which I don't know the name.
Is the grass greener on the other side? Ticket seems to believe so.
I love my Ticket baby.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Jones Lake
Absolutely stunning. I spent the entire time in the boat with my mouth open...staring at the wondrous beauty of it all.
On the way up....some flowers!
We headed to the first boat launch. And omg, the launch had been taken over by young flesh...they were celebrating graduation for the weekend. They literally took over the boat launch and set up their tents....right on the launch!! Brazen little so and so's!
Here's how it looked from the water...
So we headed over to the other launch...and yay!
Cougar scat! ( cuz I know everyone needs to see cougar poo hehehe! )
And a video....
You know how when you see something of remarkable beauty,and you take photos? Well, this lake and view need to be viewed with your eyes to really take it all in. But, I hope you can imagine with these photos!
Here's some reading material about Jones Lake. Jones Lake
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Fraser River...boating!
A friend took me for a trip up Fraser River yesterday! First time I've been in a boat in a couple of years. And it was wonderful. Tomorrow we'll be heading in the early am onto Jones Lake...whoo hooo!
This is where the Coquihalla River with all the cool clear water meets up with the silty Fraser River.
Close up...
This one of the many smoke shacks that dot the river banks.
And a photo of one of my Borage plants. Gosh I love this plant. All fuzzy,and such a pretty shade of pink and purple.
And a short video! Jones Lake photos tomorrow!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Farrah and Michael
While Farrah Fawcett's death was aniticipated, it still saddened me. Michael Jackson's death, un-nerved me. It saddened me deeply.
Both cultural icons.
I hope they are both able to rest in peace.
Sending warm thoughts to the children of both.
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