I was flicking through the cable channels earlier today and noticed that This Is It has made it to the Encore channel. I set a reminder and went about watching TV. The reminder came and went and I was busy so I didn't turn.
Finally I turned the channel and it happen to be on the part where Michael and that lovely young woman, who's name escapes me, were singing "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" This was one of my favorite parts of the movie. Mike was so pure, so clear it was just amazing.
I sat there watching and listening and felt my heart just flip flopping, that feeling you get when you are..in love. Then my throat just closed up and without warning I just broke down.
That's how it is when you lose someone you love. I hadn't spent any time with Mike recently, just been busy and then there he is giving me what I needed, making me feel Love (I've been on a Love kick lately). Healing what was going on inside me. I was so open at that moment and missing him in some weird kinda way (I say weird cause I did not know him personally)
It still behooves me that he really is not somewhere enjoying his children, or making music or based on what he was going to do - wrapping up his tour. He is just not here anymore.
Damn!
Let's get into this video.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
The Pain Never Goes Away
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Rest In Peace Elizabeth Taylor
You and Our Precious Michael are together once again
The relationship between icons Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson was undeniably a loving one. Here's a look back at the two on a number of red carpets, smiling and embracing one another as only close friends can do.
Taylor passed away early Wednesday morning, while it will be two years in June that Jackson died. Upon hearing about Jackson's passing in 2009, the actress tweeted that she was "too devastated" to speak about the King of Pop's death.
She later gave a statement about her dear friend that read in part: "My heart ... my mind ... are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. ... I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so. He will live in my heart forever but it's not enough. My life feels so empty. I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I've ever known. Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can't yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God's help ... I'll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.' And, I will love HIM forever."
Taylor passed away at 79. Jackson was 49.
Source: The Insider
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Month of Janet Jackson
Well welcome to the Month of Janet Jackson!! This month will be dedicated to DUNK (as she was affectionately known by her Brother Michael) as I count down to my very first live concert featuring her. Tuesday, March 29th at 7:30pm at the Fabulous Fox Theatre here in Atlanta!!!!!!
I've decided one piece of Memorbilia for the month of March must be about Janet as well. I need to take a look around and see exactly what is available. I'm thinking some kinda vintage t-shirt. I also actually have a story about Janet as well as just show casing her fabulousness!!!
Of course Michael and her Brothers will be out and about on here, but this month it's all about JANET!!!!!!!
Let's start out with a cool quiz I found online:
1. Janet's first world tour was for the album Control.
True
False
2. Feedback video was filmed in ______.
Atlanta
Los Angeles
New York
3. The song ____________ has spent the longest time at Number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart for Janet.
All For You
Nasty
That's the Way Love Goes
4. At the end of the song Special Janet says the words _________________.
I Love You
Work in Progress
You are Special
5. In Rhythm Nation 1814, the 1814 stood for three things. The 18th letter of the alphabet is R, the 14th is N. 1814 was also the year that __________.
America Declared Independence from Britain
American Civil War was started
American National Anthem was written
6. In the Number Ones compilation, Janet does not appears in the video of two songs, Diamonds and The Best Things in Life are Free.
True
False
7. Janet's birthplace is ___________.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Gary, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
8. The husband of Janet's character Patricia, in the movie Why Did I Get Married?, was an _________ .
Architect
Psychologist
Record Producer
9. In the film Poetic Justice Janet's character worked as a hairdresser.
True
False
10. In Why Did I Get Married Too? the four couples hold a reunion in ______________?
Bahamas
Barbados
Jamaica
11. The song Together Again is about friends Janet has lost to Aids.
True
False
12. Janet perfomed All For You and Black Cat at the 2004 Super Bowl.
True
False
13. The sample for the song Son of a Gun comes from the Carly Simon song __________.
Anticipation
Clouds in my Coffee
You're so Vain
14. In For Colored Girls the names of the eight characters are Alice, Crystal, Gilda, Jo, Juanita, Kelly, Tanika, Yasmine
True
False
15. Janet's middle name is __________.
Damita
Jo
Damita Jo
16. Discipline contains 8 interludes.
True
False
17. The opening music from Someone To Call My Lover comes from America's song _________.
A Horse With No Name
Sister Golden Hair
Ventura Highway
18. LUV was produced by Rodney Jenkins.
True
False
19. Strawberry Bounce contains a song sample from _____________.
Jay-Z
50 Cent
Missy Elliott
20. The movie For Colored Girls incorported how many of the 20 poems from the play.
8
14
20
21. The song What About deals with domestic violence.
True
False
22. In Enjoy what time does Janet say she wakes up.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
23. The tattoo (Sankofa) found on the inside cover of the Velvet Rope album is from a tribe in South America.
True
False
24. The last name of Janet's character in Nutty Professor II was Professor Denise _________.
Gaines
Jackson
Klump
25. Janet is a very gifted performer.
True
False
Monday, February 28, 2011
Passion - A Photo Shoot
Yesterday, I had a unique opportunity to show via pictures my passion for Michael. A photography student needed to do a photo shoot and asked me to be one of her subjects. I wasn't quite sure what the whole look was going to be so I set up a table and got decked out in an MJ look:
Even though the pictures didn't end up featuring all of that stuff (too staged, lol) there were some poignant ones taken and the one she chose should blow you away when I finally get my hands on it completed.
The whole experience was so powerful for me because though I know folks give me the time of day - I always feel like it's because they love me or they just can't figure out how to tell me to shut up when it comes to Michael Jackson. So any little sliver of 'interest' moves me like you wouldn't believe and taking out some of my things sent me there and I had a moment. It just washed over me as the realization hit, yet again, that he is no longer here with us in the flesh.
I will certainly post the pictures when they become available.
Friday, February 25, 2011
February MJ Memorabilia Haul
February marked the official beginning of my 2011 Michael Jackson/Jackson Family Memorabilia Acquistion (it's ok you can laugh). I had to take all of January to kinda map out what direction I wanted to go in, make my list and just get focused (you certainly can laugh at that).
I am a collector and am not really concerned with where I get the collectibles, however, I do try to incorporate 'official' items from the estate into my collection. Overall, I go for things that move me, remind me of something about him and/or his Brothers (family) or just evoke a good vibe for me.
This collector year, I want to add some items that I have had at one time or another and don't anymore. Some things from my childhood etc. or things that coincide with some of the best years of me and Mike's life.
At the end of each month I will be sure to post a MJ Haul for that month!! For February, I have acquired some GREAT STUFF!! I am so excited!!
Destiny is one of my favorite albums by the Jacksons!! I could listen to it all day and night. I have such fond memories of that Album. Well now I have something special for me, with the acquisition of the DESTINY 8-TRACK, I now have this on Vinyl, Cassette, CD and now 8-track!!
Next I decided that I needed to flush out my print collection. I have some things but a lot of those things have been lost over the years. What a coup on this one. I scored:
Ebony Magazine, September 1979
Life Magazine, September 1984
This is significant because it signifies my HS Years AND that 1979 Ebony is just rare. There actually were 2 copies where one was going for $450K (yes you read that right) and a copy for several thousands of dollars, so to obtain this for under $30 was on the money!!! I haven't read them yet, but in skimming it's so interesting looking at what was going on in the world (since being a teenager, I wasn't paying attention to any of that, lol), the advertisements, fashion etc.
Finally, the official Michael Jackson Merchandising site, ran by Bravado is having a clearance and I scored these two shirts for $5 a piece. Now their XL is more like a Large so I'm going to have to lose like 5 more pounds so I can breathe in the shirts, but I'm up for the challenge - I expect to be rocking these by the summer!!
So that's it for February. Next Month I will be launching the craft portion of the MJ Season. I haven't quite figured out what I want to do in that arena. I need to add a few pages to my scrapbook that I forgot to put in. I might also make a few shirts - I want a MJ tank top. I'm on the lookout for another piece of clothing that is gonna set my soul on fire when they restock it sometimes in March/April AND I haven't even picked out my 2011 purse!!! This is gonna be a great year!!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Escapade!! I'm going to see Janet!
Whew let me fan myself! I have been meaning to put this out there, but just haven't had the whooha!
As you know, I have seen the Jacksons as a unit (the Brothers) three times. I was not lucky or blessed enough to partake of Michael in all his splendidness AND I had never been able to see Janet. Well that is all about to change!
March 29th at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta GA - yours truly will be IN THE HOUSE!! I am soooo Excited!!
I think the prep for the concert is almost as hyped as the concert will be itself. So far I've only decided on what pants to wear, lol lol Must represent for the Pleasure Principal Era with the skin tight black pants. Now comes do I want to rock a hair style of Janet's or just rock a hair style 'inspried by' Janet, lol lol Decisions, Decisions
The whole event is exciting because it's my girls first official 'event', and the celebration of one of their birthday's as well. I might have to take a half a day off to get in the groove for this!!
I'M SO FREAKING EXCITED!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Michael Jackson Money and Me
As part of my “If When I win the lottery” is what direction I want to go in concerning my passions. Well as we know, one of my main passions is Michael Jackson. The other day, when the Mega Millions was like Beyond your wildest dreams, everyone took a moment to think on what they would do with 250 million dollars. Well I did as well and since I already have all of my lottery plans pretty much set – I specifically thought about how I would indulge in my passion. Here are some of my MJ/Lottery Dreams:
My Office/Showcase: Mann the affordability of the new home would open up the area where I would totally showcase my current collection and future collectibles. I would have to do all of my crafts in that room, but the décor would so be Mike. I am going to need a couple of glass cases to showcase several things and I definitely will need some stand up posters of Mike. I can put up framed posters as well as original artwork I will track down and purchase. The ability to walk into a room and have my things out and ready to admire is a dream!
Acquisition of MJ Memorabilia w/o limits: Whew!! My first easy to reach place, of course, would be Ebay – but all of a sudden with the entry of wealth my REAL dream would come true. I’m going to Asia and get my MJ ONNN!! To stroll the streets of Japan and finding those marts/stores featuring some of the best stuff!! To be able to just whip out a card and pay for my hearts delight as well as being able to strategize my purchases, which I do now – just can’t get them, lol
AND FINALLY….
My Biggest Dream is to put together a solid, Michael Jackson Convention. With my own funding, I could really do it right. I see NY, Atlanta, Vegas and Los Angeles as the stopping points. I see vendors and contest and auctions and MJ Impersonator contests. I see roundtables to discuss his body of work. Viewing rooms for his videos, Game rooms. What I envision is basically Dragoncon for Mike – can you see it? I won’t go into specific details because I already know I’m a facilitator and I will lay it all out and somebody will steal or ‘discover’ my idea.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
I Wanna Rock With You
If I am looking to just melt into the floor while browsing through my pictures, one set of imagery I am SURE brings me there are the "Rock With You" set. There is something about his look, his essence that just takes me there. It also represents the first chapter of "He should have stopped there" This look was PERFECT!! One day I intend to wear a glitter jump suit - watch me!
Let that rhythm, get into to you
Don't try to fight it
There ain't nothin' that you can do
Relax your mind
Lay back and groove with mine
You gotta feel the heat
And we can ride the boogie
Share that beat of love
(chorus)
I wanna rock with you (all night)
Dance you in the day (sunlight)
I wanna rock with you (all night)
We're gonna rock the night away
Out on the floor
There ain't nobody there but us
Girl, when you dance
There's a magic that must be love
Just take it slow
'Cause we got so far to go
When you feel that heat
And we gunna ride the boogie
Share that beat of love
(chorus)
And when the grove is dead and gone
yeah, u no that love survives
so we can rock forever
I wanna rock with you
I wanna groove with you
Rock (all night)
Girl, (sunlight)
Rock with you, rock with you,(all night)yeah
Dance the night away (rock rock)
(chorus)
Feel that heat, feel the beat woo
Rock you in the day (sunlight)
I wanna rock (all night)
Rock the night away
The Fan Chronicles - Collectors
Around my parts, I am identified as the number one Michael Jackson fan. I smile and nod and take the compliment, while inside I can be (given the time) quite tortured by the fact that I am NOT his number one fan. I could take some people to some places on this big ole internet that would make them afraid, lol lol I fancy myself in the upper echelon of Jackson Fans, but to really feel like that myself – I need to UP MY GAME! I need a room that I can use for my stuff. It needs to be out. I need to get me a freaking glove! I need some wall stuff. I need to go to JAPAN to get some of the good stuff! I am a diligent fan, I am a respectful fan and I am a collector of all things Mike.
If you’ve never been a fan of someone or something or some team, then this whole concept can be quite hard to grasp. There are folks who like things as in “I really like football” but then there are fans, such as say my husband, ‘who owns merchandise, who speaks fondly of, and will cuss you out’ about the Lakers. I think all of us have several different likes in the world of pop culture – but there are only pockets of people who truly are into being a fan.
The part of being a fan I’d like to expound upon today, concerns the….COLLECTOR
I know of people who collect solely all of MJ’s music. I’ve seen pictures from someone who has like 25 copies of Thriller, then additional copies of remixes, spin offs, International releases etc. etc. There are those that collect imagery of MJ. They just have thousands maybe even hundreds of thousands of pictures of him. There are those of us who collect a little bit of it all.
We all collect for different reasons as well. Some collect because the items might be worth something. They will buy 2 dolls, one to open and one to remain mint in the box. Others just like having things around that remind them of the person/thing/team etc. they are a fan of.
I collect items that incorporate Mike into my every day life. Nothing is off limits and I like to touch and enjoy all of the things I have. My items remind me of him and allow me to have him with me on a daily basis, if I so choose. After his death, I knew that there would be a market for items, so a part of my goal is to obtain things outside the scope of a normal collector. It didn’t have to be big or expensive, but imagine the feeling when I walked into the Largest Apple store in my community with my Iphone decked out in Mike!! That was fire!
I’ve also started ‘collecting’ photographs. There are so many great pictures of Mike and his Family at my disposal. I just collect them on my computer and will run a slide show at any given time to just examine the pictures and bring them to life in my mind. I want to take it even farther and actually print them out so I can hold them, lol I have several already – and in 2011 will try to get more out of the computer and in my hand.
I daydream sometimes about not having financial constrictions and being able to really ‘collect’ you know like folks who scour the earth for fine art etc. Michael is art to me and there are things and items out in this world that you can own that makes that very clear to you. I can see myself walking along some street in Japan and coming upon a little shop that has a whole shelf with just Michael merchandising. I can bring it even closer to something that might come true for me in 2011 – walking in Harlem, NY and coming across a street vendor who has his Mike wares displayed.
Even the most extreme collector is not crazy or should be feared. Folks spend their money on what they want to. I budget for my Mike acquisitions and even if it takes me a minute – if I set my eyes on something, I will get it.
So the next time you encounter a fan who collects, or even if you see me jumping around about some item I MUST have or just got in – don’t fret – we just being a FAN.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
My MJ Collection - Video
As we come up on the end of the year - I decided to do a short video showcasing the best collectible moments of the year. ENJOY!!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
My Michael Jackson Highlights 2010
Well here we are again at the end of the year. As people reflect over the last 300 something days (seeing as we aren’t officially over) they begin to review all kinds of people, places and things that have affected them from the year. Now with 16 days still left, some stuff could pop off, but for the most part I feel confident that I can pinpoint most of my best Mike moments for the year.
Getting Michael Live in Bucharest onto my Iphone 4 - Just pure FIYAH!! The Train ride will never be the same without it.
Discovering unreleased Tracks – for some strange reason, I never really realized that there might be music out there by Mike other than what he’s allowed to be released. (This really is the basic argument concerning any work being put out after his passing but that’s ANOTHER subject). I’ve found some really nice stuff.
The Mike (and his Brothers) remix – Here’s another area where I hadn’t spent any time. There has been some FANTASTIC DJ work on the Jackson collection!! Wow!
Social Media & Mike – to be able to connect whenever I need to with others all over the world concerning Mike and his magic has filled a spot in me that was empty for awhile. It’s one thing to ‘do yo Mike’ alone but another to do it with and around others who feel the same way.
Hearing Mike in the Mainstream – it’s quite bittersweet, but at this point, on any given day, I can cut the radio on and there he is. I can hear him upwards of 3-4 times a day!! When is the last time we’ve been able to do that outside of an oldies station?
The Brothers Coming Out Of Hiding – when I saw (and touched) them New Years Eve 2009, I wasn’t quite sure what their presence would be moving forward and much to my surprise and delight they have been out here in the world with us. We’ve seen the Jackson Family like we haven’t seen them in years! Sometimes it’s good and sometimes……yet they are taking their place in the kingdom like they should!!
Meeting Prince, Paris and Blanket - Michael, who did have valid albeit ‘extra’ reasoning concerning the shielding of his children, let us in very little to their lives. Over the course of this year, we’ve been able to finally see and hear from his children. It adds such a wonderful dimension to his life and legacy. I’m happy to meet them.
Other Fans – WOW! Just WOW! I can’t even comprehend the level of fandom that is associated with Michael Jackson. I try to explain to folks that I am like a teenager in the game – the adults are on some other stuff and I aspire daily to be like them, lol. There are all kinds, who pay homage in all kinds of ways, for all kinds of reasons. The old heads like me, the young ones, the post Thriller Babies just all kinds!! LOVE EM!!
Merchandising - I’ve had cool stuff pertaining to him for YEARS!! However, the level of merchandising available to an MJ fan now….it can get you in A LOT of trouble! I have struggled all year with wanting to get everything and needing to not get in trouble with the hubby for over spending. My list currently is not that long, but I definitely need to plot out a wish list for 2011.
Visuals of the Man – OH MY GOD!! Part of my Mikeing this year has afforded me the discovery of hundreds, no THOUSANDS of images of the Man and his magic!! My collection has went into the arena of folks being jealous of my boogie, lol I can sit right here at this computer and go through my collection for a good hour. I have been able to pick out my favorite weight, hair, time period, outfit etc. I also have been able to print out over a hundred photos for my personal up close enjoyment. I LIVE!
Experiencing Captain EOWhen Captain EO originally came out, I was living in Atlanta and never had been to a Disney Park. It really didn't phase me any that I wouldn't be seeing this. Fast forward to this year. I was excited that they were bringing it back out. Imagine my surprise when after I had booked my family our trip to Disney Orlando, it was announced that it would also be showing at Disney Orlando AND the Premiere was on one of the dates we were going to be there!!! I finally got my chance on July 2, 2010 to see Captain EO and it was everything I thought and wanted it to be!!
And at this point the crème de la crème…..
My MJ Scrapbook – I never thought that this would be something that I would embark, but once I started the spirit just took over and the vision just flowed from me. Over 100 pages later (minus the 2 pages about the kids that I forgot and any future pages – there will be future pages) it is complete. It sets me apart, it’s my OPUS from my point of view. The ONLY other Labor of Love I have embarked upon was the pregnancy and birth of my daughter…PERIOD!
Doing Yo Mike
OMG! This video above is like gasoline to my ever simmering Mike fire!! My heart was beating so fast as I watched this. Really – the ability to be able to express your Mike in its purest form is something I aspire for all the time. I just haven’t been able to experience this with other people like I really want to. I saw the flyer for this party at the Roseland, but being in Atlanta, it did me no good. To be able to get a peek inside this celebration is more than I could ever hope for!
All Mike fans take such ownership of him and all that is him, that I tend to talk in the first person about things. That’s why when I see people expressing and being in the essence of their love affair with Mike – I give them ownership. So all of these people are in the midst of doing their Mike!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Michael 2010 - It is HERE!
Well not officially - but it's streaming and a few of us have 'copped' it for an up close and personal listen.
Whew this has been a bumpy road!! You talking about controversy! A song dropped by Sony called "Breaking News" set the fanbase on fire!! It was mass hysteria as everyone (well just about everyone) collectively exhaled THIS AIN'T MIKE!! The song was bumping but after it was dissected, and stripped and laid out naked and cold to the masses - we STILL don't know, lol lol The problem when the person shot for perfection and are no longer here to offer that up.
Thpugh noone particularly cares - I am THE PERSON folks turn to concerning Mike.
With that said, I've listened to it about three times and I have to admit out of all the tracks "Breaking News" just sticks out to me as being odd in sound next to the rest of the CD. When it first came out it was thumping but now I feel like they did something to it so now it really sounds 'not like him'.
I have been exposed, through the fan groups to a whole nother aspect of Mike. I'm a fan of the man himself with the music almost coming second, lol So I am a commercial release kinda person. If it isn't on a record then I probably won't go searching for it. Through them I have discovered all this work, remixes and all kinds of stuff that has made me more interested in the music of Mike, his process and some GEMS.
Behind the Mask jumped out wrapped me up and took me there! I LIVE!! that's HOT! Is that Mike at that high a range at the end?
Who is that speaking on Hollywood Tonite? Mike? Oh it's his Nephew Tarryl, Tito's Son.
All in all it's smooth. I can't even remember but two of the supposed 'fake' tracks: Breaking News and Monster and Monster didn't sound to bad, better than Breaking News.
I got caught up for a moment in wanting to freeze Mike in time and basically when he died the music died with him. it is refreshing (even though the music itself is dated in terms of when he worked on it) to hear him in the here and now.
This is a project where you just have to get from it as a fan what you need to get from it and throw away what doesn't work for you. It means different things to different people as the world is still coming to grips with his death. Surprisingly I've been singing "Slave to the Rhythm" and can't wait for someone to get that whole track. I too based on all that I've read here and snippets etc. can see if they used some of those other tracks to make a cohesive CD it would have been great. I would have LOVED a totally upbeat slightly dance based CD.
I actually feel kinda pissed at Will.I.AM and Rodney Jerkins for withholding their music for what I feel will be future it's all about me releases. If they had of really been on Mikes side they would have gotten very involved and helped to prevent Sony from having to turn to the Casico Brothers - but oh well. Maybe they will release some stuff.
I'm enjoying listening to it and will probably buy it - even though I ripped it cause I like the HOLD things of Mikes, lol
Friday, November 5, 2010
I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON!!!
I had a whole heap of stuff I thought I needed to say until the 14 year old in side of me read this response from a real 14 year old. This about says it:
I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY IN MY WHOLE LIFE:
MICHAEL JACKSON:THE EXPERIENCE game
MICHAEL JACKSON: VISION box set
MICHAEL JACKSON CIRQUE DU SOLEIL THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR
MICHAEL album
WHAT ELSE? I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU MICHAEL
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Mike Mike EVERYWHERE!
As I got in the elevator this morning the familiar strains of "This Is It" met my ears. I smiled because the fact they had made official elevator music out of the song set my soul on fire.
My soul has been on fire alot recently and that's because MIKE IS EVERYWHERE!! I'm telling you, on any given day I can hear, unprovoked a minimum of 3 songs on the radio. This weekend in two different stores I heard Mike songs as part of the store music and at the Thrift they were playing "Burn this Disco Out" That's rare. I had to stop several times and bust a move, lol
This magnificent picture above has served me two appetizers and a main course!! There are all kinds of things on the horizon concerning Mike. This month is exploding with all things Mike
Cirque Soleil Michael Jackson the Immortal Concert
The MJ Experience video game
Katherine/Joe and the kids on Oprah
Jackie Jackson taking Oprah on a date as her teenage heart throb
Vision the complete Michael Jackson Video Collection
Thriller and Beat It Figures
Somewhere off in the horizon is a CD and Thriller being turned into a full length feature film
We just got off of one of the best Halloween seasons ever where it has been solidified that Mike IS an intregral part of the season.
I am actually in a weird space about Mike. I feel a bit alone in my fandom and a bit frustrated that I really can't get off like I would like. I know, I know I'm 44 1/2 years old at this point - but this is my thing!!!
I am very discriminating on what I'd like to bring into my collections etc. but I'd like to bring alot. I don't have any room to really display or spread out so that annoys me sometimes. I don't have any friends that are really into it on the extra level that I seem to always possess so I'm definately stressed about that.
I feel like I really have to censor and monitor my entire scope concerning him. I am tired of doing all of my communicating on line. Are there groups like they have for everything else? I might need to start one - even if three people show up who are serious - it works for me.
The "Complete" Michael Jackson Scrapbook
Well I am happy and honored to present my "complete" Michael Jackson Scrapbook. There are labors of love and then there was this. I almost feel a lost that it is done, but a joy that it is not. This will never end, and new pages are popping up in my mind as I write this. I also inadvertently left out a page about the children, so I need to do that.
I ended up getting a binder type book so that I can easily move pages around and add pages. I will be perfectly fine if I end up having to get another one.
Currently the book is 100 pages long with the 62 some odd actual scrapbooking pages showcased here. The rest of the pages are photos that I didn't include in this digital album.
ENJOY!!!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Oprah's Crush
Oprah Winfrey is doing a show on Teenage Crushes and she's made it plain that Jackie was hers. Well Oprah - though I lay at the feet of the fineness that is Mike, Jackie did not slip my eye, lol
I had decided several months ago that I would be giving Jackie my residual love. He has aged to freaking perfection and ever since he was a young lad - he was serving it and if you spent any time looking at his continuous banging physique, you would know what else he probably was serving, lol
So in honor of Oprah's show on Friday, November 5th let's take a look at the fineness that is JACKIE JACKSON!!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween MJ Style
It still makes my heart swell to know that Mike is still so ingrained in our lives. To celebrate Halloween which will never be the same post Thriller - I've got some GREAT Facts from OMG FACTS - they were doing a great OMG MJ FACTS! Enjoy:
From Friday to Sunday 2010: "Thriller," which features a spooky spoken part by the late actor Vincent Price, has sold nearly 2.5 million digital copies.
George Lucas' daughter's first words were "Michael Jackson".
In September of 1986, a library in L.A. says it will ignore overdue book fines from MJ if he agrees to return them autographed.
Michael Jackson is the artist with the most fans on Facebook with over 20 million.
in 1995, MJ crashes the internet by participating in his first formal cyberchat via AOL. He answers questions for 1 hour.
in 1991, a disguised MJ tries to make a purchase at Disneyland with his credit card. He moonwalks to prove his identity.
During the writing of "Billie Jean," MJ was so consumed that one day while driving he failed to notice his car was on fire.
"Ben" was originally intended for Donny Osmond but writer Don Black decided Michael Jackson would do a better job of singing it.
Someone accidentally knocked on the studio door while "Beat It" was being recorded. MJ decided to leave the knock in the song.
On June 1st 1991, Temptations member David Ruffin dies of a drug overdose. MJ covers a large portion of his funeral costs.
Because microphones didn't lower far enough for a kid his age, a young MJ had to stand on an apple crate in order to reach them.
On May 6th 1992, Michael Jackson quietly covers the funeral expenses for Ramon Sanchez, a student killed during the L.A. riots.
MJ's "Black or White" short film was broadcast simultaneously in 27 countries with an estimated audience of 500 million people.
The white suit Michael Jackson wore on the cover of the THRILLER album belonged to the photographer who took the picture.
On March 30th 1972, MJ reveals in an interview that he receives $5 a week allowance and spends it on art supplies.
On March 29th 1973, The Jackson 5's SKYWRITER is released. It's the first album where MJ's voice change is clearly heard.
Clothes worn by the dancers in the "Smooth Criminal" video were original 1930's vintage. Only MJ's suit was new.
On March 25th 1983, Michael Jackson moonwalked for the first time at the Motown 25, Yesterday, Today, and Forever special.
The early working title of the song "Bad" was "Pee". It was a temporary name Quincy Jones came up with,
During rehearsals for The Wiz, Diana Ross felt upstaged by MJ as he learned the dance routines quicker than she did,
At the height of the songs popularity in 1984, MTV ran the 14 minute "Thriller" short film twice in one hour, every hour.
This day, March 14th 1984, New Jersey H.S. students protest because they were banned from wearing their MJ gloves in school.
A dog was supposed to do the howls for "Thriller" but since it wouldn't cooperate, MJ had to record them instead.
During a scene in the "Beat It" video, MJ felt something drip on him. He later found out it was the blood of a stabbed victim.
MJ and Paul McCartney's "Say Say Say" video was filmed at Neverland Ranch over 4 years before MJ purchased it.
March 1st 1988, Michael Jackson presents a check for $600,000 to the United Negro College Fund.
Michael Jackson choreographed his entire performance at the Motown 25 special the night before, in his kitchen.
The most Googled word of 2009 was "Michael Jackson".
According to AT&T, when Michael Jackson passed away, it caused their largest spike in SMS history. 4 million texts per minute.
Michael Jackson, along with other black celebrities, contributed to the financing of Spike Lee's 1992 film "Malcolm X
Michael Jackson experienced his very first Christmas at the age of 35 in 1993
The "Smooth Criminal" short film was initially supposed to have a western theme
The heartbeat intro heard at the beginning of "Smooth Criminal" is Michael Jackson's heartbeat
At it's peak, THRILLER sold one million copies per week.
Michael Jackson's favorite chocolate candies were M&M's.
In February of 1992, MJ covered 30,000 miles of Africa in 11 days. He visited hospitals, orphanages, schools and churches
Michael Jackson paid 1.5 million dollars for the Best Picture Oscar awarded to 1939's Gone with the Wind.
Besides appearing vocally on Kenny Loggins' 1979 album KEEP THE FIRE, Michael Jackson also designed the cover art.
Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl performance was the first time the audience figures increased based on the halftime show.
Before Michael Jackson would record any vocals, he would always go through a 2 to 3 hour vocal warmup excercise.
Michael Jackson has 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in LA, CA. One as a member of The Jacksons and one as a solo artist.
All of the money Michael Jackson earned from The Jacksons' Victory Tour he donated to charity
Michael Jackson helped compose some of the music for the "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" Sega Genesis video game
The Jackson 5 were the first black group ever to tour Australia.
Michael Jackson donated 100 percent of the profits from his single "Man in the Mirror" to charity
Michael Jackson is the godfather of both Lionel Richie's daughter Nicole Richie and Barry Gibb's son Michael Gibb.
