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No, I didn't watch the service. Today was Girl Scout cookie pick-up day at my house. K... had the service playing, but I didn't have time to watch it. My heart goes out to her family and especially her daughter.
I did watch Michael's service and it really moved me, in fact further cemented the incredible impact his death had on me. I felt like that moment was a major event in my life. I don't think I will be the same! It's still suprising to me, but I don't go a day without thinking about him and listening to his music. I know we all feel the same way. Hard to put my finger on why exactly, but it has to do with him always being there throughout my life (even if I wasn't conciously aware of it at the time), the wonderful music he wrote, sang and danced to, his vulnerability. He tried to live his life in a very positive way and help others. It was only because of his devotion to his work, his willingness to sacrifice himself, and his overly trusting nature, that he is no longer here. I feel he did everything he could to live a good life.
F....I haven't had a chance to respond to your e-mail about his ability to heal, but I really believe that. Not in a supernatural sense but because he was willing to give so much and share his kindness. He really left a hole in the world when he left. I don't think there will be anyone like him in our lifetime, and maybe ever.
My friend asked me if I was experiencing the same feelings about Whitney, and I said no. I admire her music and her talent, but she didn't have the same impact on me. He was more than a singer, more than an entertainer.
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I bought the new Beyonce album over Christmas and finally took some time to listen to it yesterday on my way to work. She is an amazing vocalist, but again does not have the talent on the level of Michael. One big reason is the content of her songs. They deal with relationships, break ups, love, partying, etc. Even Michaels songs that were about love were on a much deeper level. They have so many layers of meaning - they really get to the core of human feeling. And then he wrote songs like Heal the World, Will You Be There, Who is It, Dangerous. So complex and captivating.
Well, I am preaching to the choir.
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