feeling a little sad tonight

Two symbols of my childhood passed away today — Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.
I knew of Farrah Fawcett when I was a young boy, because she was very popular when I first discovered girls. My family loved Charlie's Angels, and I discovered her early on.
I remember finding out she was married to Lee Majors aka The Six Million Dollar Man, and that made her even more special as I thought that made her even cooler.
As I grew older I realized she was more than just a pretty face and a great head of hair, she could also act. I always had a crush on her, even as I grew older, and that will always continue.
While unfortunately most folks think of the child molestation charges when they think of Michael Jackson, I think of my daddy and I watching him way back in 1983 performing Billie Jean on the Motown 25 special. I still get goose bumps thinking of watching him moonwalk for the first time that night.
My daddy was also a big fan, as I remember him excited because (if I remember right, CBS) premiering the music video for BAD, and my daddy saying, "Michael has another hit on his hands."
By the way, my daddy was a very hip guy. He took me to see Huey Lewis in Albany for my 16th birthday, after all.
Anyway God bless Farrah and Michael. I am glad to have been blessed to have witnessed your talents during my lifetime.