So worth the read, indeed. I saw the title and thought: "I've seen 'Won't you be my Neighbor', I know what this is about." I had no idea of the backstory behind the other movie and the author's personal relationship with Fred Rogers. So much depth in this piece. Also Mr. Rogers's handwriting is as epic as the man himself.
Homie, stop stealing my comments! :P I was gonna say the exact same thing. Something like: “Yeah yeah, whatever, I get it, Mr Rogers is great. I don’t need to read this.” But then I started reading. And although it was a bit slow to get moving, I eventually started feeling attached to the story within the story and the author’s very personal challenges.
Amen to unfiltered Mr Rogers. This is beautiful and honest and I couldn’t agree more:
“The attitude which makes me (sometimes physically) sick is the “holier than thou” one.” -Mister Rogers
Reading this article was one of my favorite things I did today.
My favorite read of the day too. I lived watching Mr. Rogers as a child. Even then he seemed too special and kind for our world. I’ll have to see this documentary, and then the movie. A call for goodness and kindness is just what I needed today.
Of course I was exposed to Mr. Rogers because my kids watched him. The show seemed anemic and strangely bizarre. I didn’t know what to make of it or Mr. Rogers. But I will say this, I, like him, believe in the goodness of people despite what the news wants us to believe. And I also believe in the power of love and kindness - that it is the strongest power we possess. And we have a choice - we always have a choice in all matters. It’s not a bad idea to ask yourself, “What would Fred do” in situations that you find confusing or difficult. It was a popular question years ago, even on bumper stickers, “What would Jesus do?” I tend to feel the answer would always be love and I can’t argue with that. I would like to see the movie and I’ll be prepared with a box of tissues.
So worth the read. Calls for civility are not rare, genuine calls for goodness are. This falls in the latter category.
So worth the read, indeed. I saw the title and thought: "I've seen 'Won't you be my Neighbor', I know what this is about." I had no idea of the backstory behind the other movie and the author's personal relationship with Fred Rogers. So much depth in this piece. Also Mr. Rogers's handwriting is as epic as the man himself.
Homie, stop stealing my comments! :P I was gonna say the exact same thing. Something like: “Yeah yeah, whatever, I get it, Mr Rogers is great. I don’t need to read this.” But then I started reading. And although it was a bit slow to get moving, I eventually started feeling attached to the story within the story and the author’s very personal challenges.
Amen to unfiltered Mr Rogers. This is beautiful and honest and I couldn’t agree more:
Reading this article was one of my favorite things I did today.
My favorite read of the day too. I lived watching Mr. Rogers as a child. Even then he seemed too special and kind for our world. I’ll have to see this documentary, and then the movie. A call for goodness and kindness is just what I needed today.
Of course I was exposed to Mr. Rogers because my kids watched him. The show seemed anemic and strangely bizarre. I didn’t know what to make of it or Mr. Rogers. But I will say this, I, like him, believe in the goodness of people despite what the news wants us to believe. And I also believe in the power of love and kindness - that it is the strongest power we possess. And we have a choice - we always have a choice in all matters. It’s not a bad idea to ask yourself, “What would Fred do” in situations that you find confusing or difficult. It was a popular question years ago, even on bumper stickers, “What would Jesus do?” I tend to feel the answer would always be love and I can’t argue with that. I would like to see the movie and I’ll be prepared with a box of tissues.