Funny, I don't feel old
Hubby was just telling me about how he wanted to get a Farrah Fawcett poster when he was a boy in New Jersey, and how sad he felt for her and her family when news of Michael Jackson's passing flashed onscreen in Yahoo.
My sister also called with the news. My brother-in-law, who is half African American, texted everyone about how MJ was his idol and inspiration. Since I was more into New Wave music during Jackson's heyday, the news, while shocking, merely sent me into reporter mode.
That didn't stop us from catching the flurry of TV newscasts during dinner, though, which we allowed Firstborn Son to watch (switching channels every time the molestation charges part of the story came out.)
"Do you know who Michael Jackson is, sweetie?" I asked my 7-year-old.
"Doesn't he play basketball?" came the reply.
"No, you mean Michael JORDAN," his dad patiently said.
"Oh, sorry."
And out our boy went to play with his little brother.
My sister also called with the news. My brother-in-law, who is half African American, texted everyone about how MJ was his idol and inspiration. Since I was more into New Wave music during Jackson's heyday, the news, while shocking, merely sent me into reporter mode.
That didn't stop us from catching the flurry of TV newscasts during dinner, though, which we allowed Firstborn Son to watch (switching channels every time the molestation charges part of the story came out.)
"Do you know who Michael Jackson is, sweetie?" I asked my 7-year-old.
"Doesn't he play basketball?" came the reply.
"No, you mean Michael JORDAN," his dad patiently said.
"Oh, sorry."
And out our boy went to play with his little brother.
Yes I found out on facebook and did not believe he was MJ was dead. I thought maybe he colapsed but not dead. It is sad and know the oxy guy is gone too. He could sell. Mireya-Expressions Gift Co.