A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Like most of the world, I am in mourning at the passing of Michael Jackson. Some irresistible force compelled me to watch MTV's tribute to Michael Jackson. MTV, which probably owes it very success to the King of Pop, ran his videos for more than 24 hours beginning Thursday, June 25. It was awesome to watch and sad, too. Some of MJ's videos I hadn't seen in more than a decade so it was nice to see them again. I jammed for awhile doing my pitiful moon walk and the worse imitation of the moves from the Thriller video. I was celebrating the life and genius of Michael Jackson. Some of the videos made me quite sad because I began to wonder if this man ever found any happiness in his short life. Remember, he has been working since he was five years old! I believe MJ did find some happiness -- in performing, his family and his children. Although his later life was strange, I believe that MJ's genius, talent and legacy overshadow all of that and we should remember that genius, talent, energy, professionalism and showmanship. The man was bad! I also believe that MJ did indeed look at the man in the mirror and tried to change the world in which we live. Rest in peace, Michael Jackson.