Two sad passings

Today Michael Jackson died. When I first was told of it, I thought it might be another internet hoax, because that happened once before. But when I saw it reported on reputable news organizations, well, it was true. Regardless what you think about Michael, whether you liked his music or not, the man set industry records (no pun intended) and changed the way everyone looks at pop entertainment. From record sales to MTV, Michael influenced everything.

Also passing away today was Farrah Fawcett. She too, in her own way, influenced pop culture. Whether through Charlie's Angels and that infamous poster, that fabulous hair style and smile, to her serious roles like in The Burning Bed, Farrah made a difference.

Both will be missed.

Greetings from my new home!

I haven't posted in a while, so I thought I would do a quick update. I've had a very busy last few years, and haven't taken the time to do updates like a proper blogger should!

A divorce and two states later, I am no longer living in Oklahoma, but now I am in Maryland. My mother (who is in her 80s) did not want to find herself ending up in a nursing home, and asked if I would move here so family would be nearby. Since I was theoretically homeless at that point, I figured, "why not?" So here I am.

Driving here was awesome. I rarely use that term, but this describes it. Driving through the mountains of West Virginia and Maryland is truly breathtaking. I had almost forgotten how beautiful it is here, after living in relatively flat Oklahoma. I hate to admit it, but John Denver was close to right....this area might just be almost heaven!