To buy or NOT to buy, THAT is the question!
So much talk about the future of 'Prince', it's all so sad isn't it? I don't think one executive thinking about these decisions have any clue what the Purple Family actually wants. They aren't listening, they are seeing dollar signs. They don't understand what it is we love about him. 
This is one of my favorite photos. I stare at it on my computer screen every day. It says so much. When I'm stressed it says calm down, when I'm mad about something it says there is no reason to be. Today I really need this image. This WEEK I really need it. After all that has happened and the Celebration of Life events haven't even kicked off yet, I think we all need it.
Star Tribune released a story today talking about the new business of Prince and all the unreleased music, videos and movies. It's hard to read. I'm not sure what to think but now it's come to this...we will all be inundated with PRINCE and they will expect us to clammer to the stores to buy, buy, buy. And we are caught in this struggle of loss and honor. Do we say no because we honor his wishes or do we say yes so we can have one more piece, one more sound, one more vision of him and his work?
I will be picking and choosing. There are certain entities I will NOT support out of personal preference and what I feel he would dislike. That's how I feel for now and will just have to battle with each new song, album or (sadly) advertisingment using his music as they surface.
I would love to hear what you all feel about this??
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Monica BaconSkin
I am so much the one that just wants one more piece of him. Just like before, I will continue to listen to, buy and watch any and everything Prince. I miss him so terribly!!
I heard when all this happened that one of his close friends and collaborators ended up back in some type of counseling because they could not handle the loss. Seriously, I am in counseling for the depression, anxiety and just the big hole I feel in my life. I have gone t-totally broke replacing and buying new stuff. It’s to the point I may have to move back home!! I’m 58 for God’s sake!!! This should not be happening but I cannot stop. I have made up my mind that God willing, I will die in Minneapolis when it’s my time. I will legally change my name to Cloreen BaconSkin when I can finally move there. I love Prince and I love snow!!!
This is not a cry for help. I know how to ask for help as I have done. But some things I am determined to accomplish or die trying. Thanks for listening~
Charmaine
Sis…this is amazing. I adore u and u are truly an angel. Well said
Dawn Williams
I agree with all that you have said 100%! This week, this year, has been hard enough without people trying to pimp my heart and emotions for money. It all makes me so very sad. I will, like you, pick and choose what to purchase, primarily based on how tasteful and how honorable it is. “…til I find the righteous one…” Thank U so much for sharing this. Lots of purple love. Peace and B wild and welcome 2 the Dawn! ♥
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Velda Smith
September 15, 2020
I understand what you are saying. Everywhere I look, there’s a t-shirt, jewelry, picture, paintings, accessories, etc, coming from Evey corner of the world. $$$$ Their opportunistic views are giving me a pain in my heart. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been introduced to some wonderfully purple people since his passing. There is a lot of sharing and caring going on because of his messages of taking care of each other. But, the decision makers that aren’t taking care of us in the purple family, make it ugly. I miss PRINCE ROGERS NELSON. I need his views on all that is happening now. I need his wisdom. His strength. I always believed that he and I would do this thing called life, together. I’ve been listening to his heart since I was 13 years old. I’m 50 now.
I too will be very picky when buying items that come out. I know he wouldn’t want me to empty my pockets making some executive rich/ richer. I will continue to share the love though. I will make it to Chanhassen. MN. I will continue to grow. I will always be appreciative to have experienced him. Thanks!