Friday, June 26, 2009

you will be missed



i was told of michael jackson's passing during my workout class in a casual way. i was shocked and sad and my reaction was, 'it was farrah who died' as if only one star per day can die. i was shocked. a death like this needs a more powerful, strong announcement.

he is gone and the world is sad to lose him so suddenly. he is a part of my childhood and i will forever be grateful for his talent.

he is immortal. his music, his moonwalk, his dance moves, his smile will live on in all of us fortunate to have appreciated his talent.

Michael Jackson RIP

"Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold"

lyrics from "You are not alone"

Friday, June 05, 2009

take me out to the ballgame!


tonight i'm heading to the ballpark. comiskey park (now callled 'the cell' or us cellular field) home of the chicago white sox. and my second home for 10 years. i started working there as an usher (my first job) & my last role was being part of the park operations staff. i spent so many summers, long games, long evenings, people watching, even writing poems during the quiet times. my favorite part was all the people i met along the way.

it was great and boring at times but i'm glad i was part of it.
i plan to walk around and see what memories coming rushing about.

the best way to start the summer is with a ballpark hot dog, curly fries and maybe a beer!! :)
and a beautiful fireworks display at the end of the game is a bonus!!

have a great weekend.