they say everything happens in threes...

Unless you've been living under a rock this week you know that Hollywood & fans everywhere are mourning the loss of three big names.

On Tuesday we lost Ed McMahon. Okay, we all knew he was up there in age (86) & no one would argue that he's lived a very long life, (and as far as we've all seen) with a very successful career (okay, up until recently). I know we all remember Star Search & that he was Johnny Carson's side kick for all those years. But did you know that he was on Scrubs? or Las Vegas?? I love both of those shows! He will be greatly missed.

Today, early this afternoon, we sadly heard that Farrah Fawcett lost her brave battle to cancer. At 62 many would say that she was taken from us too soon. We all watched through tear filled eyes (or maybe that was just me~her situation kinda hits close to home) her NBC special last month as her story was being told. We all know though, deep down in our hearts, that as sad as it is she's better off, she's not suffering anymore. She too will be greatly missed.

Then later today, shocker of all shockers Micheal Jackson died! OMG, I can honestly say that I did not see that one coming. My heart goes out to his family, I know how difficult it is to suddenly loose a family member but for it to be so public is got to be extra hard. I also know the man (freak) had lots of loyal fans (followers) & they are extremely saddened by this news. And 25+ years ago I was one of those fans, I remember Thriller & Beat It & the moonwalk the first time around. Back then, even as young as I was, I could almost sing along word for word both of those songs. As far as missing him, no I don't think I will. It does feel though like a definite end to a era. (I know, I know it was over a long time ago but it still feels odd none the less.) Kinda makes me feel old.....

What gets me though is all the attention this man is getting from all these different media outlets. I realize that this is sudden & people are still in shock but come on! Last I checked TMZ had 29 "stories" of Micheal Jackson's death but only 2 about Farrah Fawcett's passing & only 1 posting about Ed McMahon's death. What does that say about our society? So, the more wacko or sicko you are the more attention you deserve?? I mean MY GAWD, one posting was about his body being loaded into a helicopter for transport & another was about it reaching it's destination. Really?? And TMZ isn't the only one, E! Online is just as bad & so is the E! channel. I guess really though they are just doing their jobs, it's us, we're the ones to blame. If we (society) didn't idolize these celebs so much & actually treated them like people then this kind of media frenzy would not be taking place. I do have to say though that it's not only the media that is trying to cash in on this but plain jane people are hitting places like Craigslist with MJ stuff to sell. I checked this afternoon to see how long it would take someone to list MJ stuff for sale on Austin's Craigslist & I can't say that I was surprised. 1 hour is it. Within 1 hour of hearing the news, some one had listed a Micheal Jackson LP for sale, no price, I guess they are hoping for a bidding war. Ebayer's are not any better, I checked there too & I stopped counting after 400! items!! So while my heart & prayers goes out to the Jackson family, especially the kids, that God may comfort them in this very difficult time; I will be praying for this nation as well. And WOW, was that a rant. Sorry bout that, didn't think I had so much to say.