RIP

[Scuba]

One thing that attracts me to an artist and to their music is their authenticity. Tell me a story, make me believe that this is your truth to some degree.

I've not paid much attention to Whitney in my life and in an attempt to overcome judgement (specifically the glorified life of an addict), I sat and watched her videos (music and interviews). Here is what stood out for me.

She loves to sing.
She loves the camera.
She has one hell of a voice.
She has passion and it shows.
She cares deeply.
She loves God.
She lives to move people through music.
She has touched a lot of lives.
She, like all of us, suffers from the human condition.

A person's life should be celebrated despite their mistakes. Imagine the burden of having a gift so beautiful it moves people to tears, instills pride and empowers people...this is the gift Whitney and so many others have given. We should all just be grateful

So...on that note I invite you to watch this one...it's now one of my favorites.

[Kobi]

Scuba, that was a very sweet and lovely tribute. Thank you for sharing it.

[macele]

i really don't think there is another voice as powerful/beautiful ... as whitney's. i've thought about this, and i just don't think anyone else compares. oprah said that when she hears whitney's voice, ... it's like hearing god.

her voice was/is an inspiration. her voice lifts you up. i get lost, ... in that space of inspiration.

i watched her funeral service. i know that made her rejoice. the service was powerful, beautiful, and inspirational, ... just like whitney. amen.

[Vlasta]

As well known as a resident boo hoo femme , I watched entire service and cry , cry and cry . I personally think was beautiful . I am disgusted , by the fact how people post on Internet such rude, mean and ugly comments on the day of Whitney funeral service . It's disgusting ! Who we are to judge ? There are a many people with addictions just not in a public eye . This it's what is wrong with today society . People are mean , non empathetic and there for themselves . Sad !

[foxyshaman]

I am often drawn to romanticize bravery. I don't know why, nor does it matter if I ever find out why. I have deep respect for war journalists and photographers. I have even deeper respect for Marie Colvin.

Marie Colvin was truly one of a kind. She had bravery I could only dream about. I am truly sorry to hear of her passing. I truly am. To all the brave warriors and the people who bring us "truth" no matter how ugly, I give you my heart.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17136037

[Kobi]

Monkees singer Davy Jones has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 66.
Martin County, Florida’s Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the news.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which happened earlier today.

Jones joined the Monkees in 1965 along with Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork.
Their hits include “I’m a Believer,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” “Daydream Believer,” and “Last Train to Clarksville.”

[Kobi]

Mel Parnell, the left-handed pitcher who spent his entire 10-year career with the Boston Red Sox and faced some of the best hitters of the 1940s and early 1950s, has died. He was 89.

Mel Parnell was masterful at Fenway Park even though he pitched in front of the Green Monster, a home run hitter’s dream at only 310 feet down the left field line. Parnell had a career record of 123-75, but he was 70-30 at Fenway.

He still holds the club record for left-handed pitchers in games started, innings and victories. Parnell’s victories rank second in team history, behind Cy Young and Roger Clemens, who each had 192 victories.