Man In The Mirror

Well it has been a very busy week for Hollywood obituaries. First Ed McMahon, then Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Then yesterday TV Pitchman Billy Mays passed away. Michael Jackson was a large part of my early childhood. I was in elementary school when the Thriller album was released. I have to admit, I wore the parachute pants and even had the red jacket. However, I was not brave enough to dawn the glove.

It seems that Michael Jackson is getting the majority of the media attention right now focusing both on the good and bad of his life. For the past several years they have all but crucified him, yet now that he is gone they focus on the high points of his life and career. This got me wondering about what will be said about me when I am gone. Though not in the media spotlight, what will my family and friends and others say about me? Was I a good husband and father? Did I take chances when I should have or was I too reserved? Did I stand up for what I believed in or did I sell out? Will my actions make an impact on the world?

I believe I am on the right path, but there is always room for improvements and changes. And it all starts with me...

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have
Been any clearer
If you wanna make the world
A better place
Take a look at yourself, and
Then make a change


Making sure that I am remembered for the right reasons is... on this cowboys mind.



(Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror)