We are a nation of people with very, very screwed up priorities. Clearly seen when you look at those we idolize, and, those we don't.
I am very sad today over the Michael Jackson debacle. Such adoration for a sad and tragic figure who's troubles in life were very much like his death...mostly of his own making.
I would put this 'entertainer' up against most regular folks I know and, in them, find far more worthy of adoration and respect.
Yes, I am sad and disgusted today with our pop culture and what our society finds fascinating and respectable. It convinces me there is indeed insanity in America. I only pray I am successful in passing on to my children those qualities in life that I find most admirable and worthy of respect; qualities I was able to see demonstrated first-hand in my parents and in-laws, husband, brothers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and a few close mentors through the years...(listed `in no particular order) qualities like heart, loyalty, integrity, decency, honesty, hard-work, keen sense of right and wrong, helpfulness, Godliness, selflessness, dedication, perseverance, kindness, pride in a job well done.
Today is just one of those many, many days that I'm thankful Los Angeles is on the other side of the country from Greer. Although I realize the LA mentality is everywhere, there's still comfort in the thought of 'the further away the better.'
While I feel only sadness at his apparent unhappiness in life, a life spent searching but never finding -and great sympathy for the loved ones left behind, I do hope that Michael Jackson is able to truly 'rest in peace.' I believe it would be a first for him.
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