Wow, what a wonderful and fitting tribute to MJ! I think I initially planned to watch and do some work while watching - but I was literally hooked on the screen (except the few times my feed went out). I just wanted to capture a few of my thoughts now...
- Today really showed the power of social media. I watched the CNN/Facebook feed and was online the whole time talking to my FB friends - I honestly felt like I was at a huge viewing party with friends that are scattered far and wide. Technology is a wonderful thing.
- Lionel, Stevie, John Mayer = talent. Enough said.
- Where was Michael Jordan? That really should have been the other MJ and Magic up there, it felt really awkward watching Kobe.
- In general, where are Chris Tucker & Brownstone? I heard one interview with a member of Brownstone a few days ago - but that is it. And I keep re-playing the "You Rock My World" performance with MJ, Chris Tucker, and Usher and it just cracks me up.
- Usher did a great job as well - his emotion really shined through - but his performance reminded me of only one thing I truly missed seeing today - dancing. When I think of Michael Jackson - as an entertainer - I think of both singing and dancing. But I do understand this was a memorial service so this may not have been the place.
- Rep. Jackson-Lee really schooled those who may not know on MJ's contributions outside of music.
- The family tribute at the end - just touching. Say what you will about Michael Jackson and his family - at the end of the day - they are just that - FAMILY.
It was a beautiful tribute to Michael Jackson. May he rest in peace and may his family and fans find comfort in this time of loss. He lives on - as his memory is forever a part of so many lives.
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