Category Archives: transcendence

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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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 103)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jamilah

the other day, little abe (the one who gave me the framed poster of the ‘bad’ cover) asked me, with his wide eyes, if i knew you were dead.  how he asked me was between curiosity and assurance.  as he … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 102)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by jamilah

the ‘visitor’ has returned, slightly…  i don’t know WHY she has returned, exactly, or what triggered her to return.  i’m not particularly depressed about any specific thing…  no, she’s not close enough for me to DO anything, but she’s there. … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 100)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jamilah

it has actually been a trying day, dealing with so many people…  and here i am in my 100th conversation with you.  anyone else reading this may look at this as a one-sided conversation; i suppose it can be seen … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 99)

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jamilah

in the midst of all these people who say they love you, i feel like an outsider.  just so we are once again clear; i’m not willing to fight over the semantics of the names bestowed on you by media; … Continue reading →

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