linklings, michael jackson passed away edition
I had to mention Michael Jackson. Flexo will explain why. It is one of those watershed pop-culture moments, whether you like him or not. I am a fan of Elvis, and 32 years after his death people are still mooney about him. I liked Thriller – who didn’t. He was around even before that, with albums like Off The Wall. I remember vividly skating around the rollerskating rink in my hometown while Rock With You droned on. It was one of those not-quite-fast, not-quite-slow songs where you wondered whether you should do singles skating or try and get a girl to hold hands while you stumbled around the rink. Good times, whatever else you can say about the guy, I guess. A few links for the weekend:
Poor Money Choices Ruined My Parents’ Life: Yikes. Not much positive here, except that she overcame her parents’ poor choices.
Start A Side Business in the Lazy Days of Summer: Some excellent advice on starting a side hustle…and Why Everybody Needs A Side Hustle
- Worst Case Scenario – How Long Will Your Savings Last?
- Student Loan Rates Will Drop to All Time Low
- Interview With Mr. Credit Card On Personal Finance and Silicon Valley
- What Can You Expect to See on Your Credit Reports?
- This Seems Like a Bad Idea to Me
- Reader Question: I Don’t Have Much Savings So Can I Use Unused Credit as an Emergency Fund?
And a few interesting links from some blogs I haven’t linked to as often…
- What’s Wrong with The Millionaire Next Door: Interesting take on a book I like, a lot. I agree that it’s dry and drifts off into uninteresting areas – too much time wasted on the question of cars, for example. Yet I find it’s a good book in terms of thinking about what a millionaire looks like, rather than what we might THINK a millionaire looks like.
- Emergency: This Book Could Save Your Life (Neil Strauss) – Review
- Two More Virtues of Owning a DogI’m not a dog person, but I’m always willing to listen to someone else’s opinion… I wouldn’t own a dog since that, on top of two toddlers, would seem like a terrible burden, but I understand why other people might enjoy having a dog.
- 3 Things that Could Cost You Your Dream House: It never hurts to be vigilant. Pay attention to the details.
- DIY: Getting Dirty with Square Foot Gardening: I aspire to gardening but we got to Florida a bit too late for planting anything this year, unfortunately.
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Ha ha…. roller skating days! I paid tribute to MJ too in my own way today… I definitely loved his earlier stuff (pre-1990s) best… especially “Wanna Be Startin' Something” and its covers. There's a nice one by Emm Gryner. I think his death is truly shocking – just came out of nowhere. And he was health conscious. Just goes to show that stress (if that's what did it) really does have serious consequences. I'll always remember where I was and what I was doing when I finally actually heard about his death.
… and thanks for sharing my article!
I am a big Elvis fan, too. I will always remember where I was then, too. I cried for a long time over his loss.
As for MJ, I think he was extremely talented, but so sick (mentally ill, in my opinion). It's very sad. I did enjoy his earlier stuff, going all the way back to the Jackson 5 and thru Thriller (which I do own). Fantastic dancer, great entertainer. Just so messed in the head.
Thx for the linkage!
I will fully admit that some of my financial decisions MAY be irrational when it comes to my dog.
But, I value my dog's company more than material possessions
I must be the only person on the planet who hasn't bought Thriller – yet. LOL I too loved MJ's earlier albums and was glued to MTV as a kid in the 80s when he released the Thriller video. Very cool stuff.
Anyhoo, I'm thrilled that you liked my garden post and thank you for the linky love.
we will be miss you MJ!!!
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