Such Great Heights

I am thinking it's a sign
That the freckles in our eyes
Are mirror images and when we kiss
They're perfectly aligned
And I have to speculate
That God himself did make us
Into corresponding shapes
Like puzzle pieces from the clay
And true it may seem like a stretch
But it's thoughts like this that catch
My troubled head when you're away
When I am missing you to death

When you are out there on the road
For several weeks of shows
And when you scan the radio
I hope this song will guide you home

They will see us waving from such great heights
Come down now, they'll say
But everything looks perfect from far away
Come down now but we'll stay

I've tried my best to leave
This all on your machine
But the persistent beat
It sounded thin upon listening
And that frankly will not fly
You'll hear the shrillest highs
And lowest lows with the windows down
When this is guiding you home

They will see us waving from such great heights
Come down now, they'll say
But everything looks perfect from far away
Come down now but we'll stay


- Such Great Heights by Iron & Wine (The Postal Service)



Our first dance as husband and wife.

The Legend. The King. Michael Jackson.

Growing up, Michael Jackson was by far my favorite person to watch. Dance. Sing. Perform. I even had pictures of him in my closet that I would kiss every night before going to bed. I was the epitome of an 80's child and wanted, so badly, to learn every single one of his fly dance moves. I wasn't allowed to watch the Thriller video at my Grandma Sprinkle's house... she said that it was the devil. She was so wrong. Amazing was what it was. Yes, I will admit that I would hide my eyes at certain parts of the video and that scary laugh at the end... still gives me goosebumps to this day.

So, in paying homage to this incredibly talented man, I say this: Michael, you were adored by millions - all over this world. It has always been my lifelong dream to see you in concert one day. Although that won't happen, your music will continue to live on. Your dance moves may be copied but will never be the real thing. You were a one of a kind man and I respected you to the utmost. I hope that you find peace and solace in your life now... and are finally able to rest. You will always be, my king of pop. My cultural icon.

Michael Jackson, 1958-2009