Making a house, a home.

Doug and I have spent the last 3 weekends decorating and organizing our home. Almost all of the finishing touches are in place. However, we both agree that the space has yet to feel like home. Of course, it takes time. We are looking forward to having friends and family over more frequently to help make our house, feel like our home. Lots of parties to come!
Living in Jersey City has been wonderful so far. It's been a bit of an adjustment of course. I went from living in a quiet suburb to a busy, noisy city. I have loved walking everywhere. I know that I will get settled in and eventually it will be as if I have lived here forever, but adjusting to a new environment has been interesting. I am glad I have Doug to share in the journey.

The Disease of Intolerance...and Ignorance

Most geniuses are gifted and not of this world. The King of Pop lead a very questionable life as an adult. I even found myself shaking my head in disgust. However, his death has taught me just how far we are from becoming a tolerant society.

True, Michael had issues. I don't think anyone can deny that he lead a unique life that few of us could understand. He was in the spotlight his entire life and was completely isolated from the real world. If anyone I know can explain that type of life, please speak up. If not, please do not pass judgment.

Intolerance and ignorance are a nasty and powerful combination. I do not claim to know everything about Michael Jackson. This, in my mind, means I have no room to pass judgment on him, or what type of life he lived.

If your choice is to judge his life, you are no better of a person than the person our society made Michael out to be.