Posted in what's up? on Jun 26th, 2009 No Comments »
Hearing the news that the mighty Gloved One a.k.a. King of Pop, Michael Jackson, passed away is a real shocker. I still don’t know what to say except that he was “part” of my childhood, at least his songs were. He was a great artist - inspite of all the controversies. And deep inside, I’m [...]
Posted in what's up? on Mar 7th, 2009 No Comments »
I’ve already had 2 friends die on me this year…and now a 3rd one.
Was at Villaggio yesterday. Turned on the telly to watch TFC as soon as I got home. TV Patrol was running. Then…it hit me.
“Master Rapper Francis M. has passed away…”
WTF?!??
I dropped all my shopping bags and ran closer to the TV. Maybe I [...]
Posted in what's up? on Jan 11th, 2009 No Comments »
i don’t understand it but my 2009 seems to start with news of friends unexpectedly passing away. doesn’t seem right. doesn’t seem fair.
i’ve recently learned that one of my best friend’s brother, bernard benavidez, kicked the bucket. he was much younger than me.
me: “i’m sorry for your family’s loss, franchette! i wish i was around to [...]
