In honor of Marie Osmond, my childhood idol

I was incredibly sad to hear Marie Osmond's son, Michael Blosil, passed away this past weekend.  My thoughts and love go out to Marie and her family.

Marie Osmond was my childhood idol. She had brown hair and brown eyes, like me. I coveted her long red nails, her bright lipstick, her beautiful dresses. The Donny and Marie Show was wholesome and exceedingly cute in the way only variety shows could be. Seeing how much I loved the show, my parents bought me their album (yes, album) Featuring Songs From Their TV Show. I played it over and over on my orange Fisher Price record player.

It's a cliche to say it, but it really was a simpler time, and I was certainly a simpler being. I still love that music, heaven help me. It brings me peace and comfort, just like it did when I was a little girl.

Please click below for my favorite Donny and Marie song, "The Umbrella Song."

May she find comfort from the rain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRptvt5k6M4