Michael Jackson

The immensely talented Michael Jackson has passed away at the early age of 50.  It was Diana Ross who first introduced Michael Jackson to the world as lead singer for the Jackson 5, and it was Ms. Ross who reintroduced him when he began his career as a solo star.  As I watched him on TV at that time I thought, what a great shortstop he'd be if ever decided to play baseball.  He was so incredibly graceful.   As it turned out, he did OK careerwise without having to take up the game. In fact I'd be greatly surprised if it ever comes out that he did get some chances play ball.  His entire life was spent as a celebrity superstar, carefully shielded from public view except for those times when he performed.  It's difficult to imagine what kind of childhood he was able to have, if any at all. Because of it, I never believed the accusations against him. I will always imagine Michael trying to enjoy the innocence of a childhood he never had.