The King of Pop, Michael Jackson has died…
I grew up listening  to the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson.
My first slow dance in 6th grade was to the song “I’ll Be There”.
The girl I danced with was Nancy Clore. She was my first crush.
I remember the song ended I didn’t want to let go! What a memory.

You  would be hard pressed find anyone from that generation
that didn’t have a favorite Michael Jackson song. His music
created memories for not thousands but millions of people.
His music transended race.

I heard on the news, Michael Jackson was the most
recognized person in the entire world! I can’t even
comprehend that! Just think, everywhere he went, someone
recognized him.

Did he have issues?
Yes, he had issues and the only people that will ever know
the whole truth on those issues are those that were involved.
For now, I wish to focus on the musical genius.

He influenced most if not all of the top Pop performers of today.
He not only changed a city, state, and country, he influenced
the entire world with his music.

I liked a number of Jackson 5/ Michael Jackson songs.
Thriller, THe Way You Make Me Feel, Rock With You,
Dancing Machine, She’s Out of My Life, Human Nature…

My 3 Favorite Michael Jackson songs are:
1. I’ll Be There
2. ABC
3. Man in The Mirror

Everyone has there own opinion of Michael Jackson and that’s fine.
However, you can never take away the fact that his music has
touched, influnced and inspired more people throught the world
than any other performer.

With that in mind…
Leave a comment.  I’d like to know your favorite 3 Michael Jacklson songs…

Have a Great Day!

The History of Father’s Day…

Before I share the History of Fathers Day, I just want
to share a few personal notes about my father.

First, To all the fathers out there, Happy Fathers Day…

I love and adore my father Joseph V. LeBlanc and too this day
I call him almost every day. Sometimes it’s just to say hello
and other times to share a political debate. In his 81 years he has taught
me many things. He is and continues to be an incrediable example of
character, honesty, and love. I am lucky and proud to say he is my father.

Now for The History of Fathers Day… 
Contrary to popular misconception, “Fathers Day” was not
established as a holiday in order to help greeting card
manufacturers sell more cards.

The fact is when a “father’s day” was first proposed there
were no Father’s Day cards at all!

Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the
idea of a “father’s day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a
special day to honor her father, William Smart.

William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when
his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with
their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the
newborn and his other five children by himself on a
rural farm in eastern Washington state.

It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized
the strength and selflessness her father had shown in
raising his children as a single parent.

The first Father’s Day was observed on June 19, 1910
in Spokane Washington.

At about the same time in various towns and cities across
American other people were beginning to celebrate a
“father’s day.”.

In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a
national Father’s Day.

Then in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential
proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.

Finally in 1972 President Richard Nixon signed the law which
made “Fathers Day” permanent.

I look forward to your comments…