Last Tuesday I was fortunate enough to get a ticket to attend Michael Jackson’s memorial service at the Staples Center here in LA.  A friend of mine won the raffle but had to work and graciously gave me his ticket.  During the entire memorial I was overcome with tears and smiles.

It had always been one of my dreams to visit Neverland Ranch.  Hopefully, his estate will become something of a theme park like Graceland so we all can see how the Greatest Entertainer in the World lived.  We know good ol’ Mike was a bit over-the-top and regal in his décor and fashions.  Below are some pics of the home were he lived in LA before he passed and some shots from his memorial service. R.I.P. Mr. Jackson.  We miss you and you will live through your music forever.

Before his death Michael Jackson leased this sprawling mansion in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles for $100,000 a month.  Now that’s RENT!

The home is 17,171 square feet.  It is a three story French Chateau style estate.  It sits on 1.26 acres, and includes 7 bedrooms, 12 fireplaces, entrance hall with curving staircase, formal living and dining rooms, a den with adjoining library, theater room, family room, gourmet kitchen with eating area, wine cellar and heated swimming pool.  This is one home where you might need a little help Daring To Be Domestic.