Category Archives: life

michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 8)

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jamilah

“so goodbye, please don’t cry…” and cry is what i’ve been doing for the past few days.  i continue to think about all the people who brought joy to so many, and how their voices were silenced.  there’s so much … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 7)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jamilah

it’s hard for me to even say these two words right now…  whitney houston. she has transcended. i have to say, this hurt me almost as much as learning about the news of your transcendence.  what hurt me more than … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 6)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jamilah

i am going to make this quick and go through this (yet again):  there is a difference between believing, and knowing.  if one is confident of the existence of an event, person or thing, this doesn’t make it fact, or … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 5)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jamilah

i’m making this quick today… the other day as i was cleaning my room, i began listening to many of your albums…  despite doing this blog and engaging you as my teacher, i don’t always think about the brilliance of … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 4)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jamilah

i have declared 2012 the year i treat myself nicely…  as lumbia is curled up on my lap resting (after trying several times to climb on me as i was running errands) i’m thinking to myself, ‘this is the life’.  … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 3)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jamilah

there’s nothing like the calming reflection of jazz music in the evening as i am writing to you…  you know, i try to defend your works as being not only in the realm of pop, but also in jazz; and … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 2)

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jamilah

sometimes in a moment of insomnia (believe me, i know how that feels) i have a moment of inspiration…  i like to stay up and create during the hours everyone else rests. there have been several things eating me up, … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 1)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by jamilah

i get it.  i finally get it.  i…  FINALLY.  GET.  IT. i’ve never even SEEN peter pan. but i get it. it began the day i met beth, and i mentioned my love and respect for you.  beth tried to … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 107)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by jamilah

okay… there are two different things going on.  i feel like the title of these blog entries just don’t make sense anymore, because as long as certain people close to you are still here on this earth you will never … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 106)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jamilah

“Being able to say that one is a survivor is an accomplishment. For many, the power is in the name itself. And yet comes a time in the individuation process when the threat or trauma is significantly past. Then is … Continue reading →

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