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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Happy Birthday, Mr. Rogers

Today would have been Fred Rogers' 87th birthday. His gentle spirit touched millions of lives; mine included. 

 The greatest gift you can ever give, he said, is your honest self. And he did. 
Children saw that. Parents saw that. Educators saw that. 

Mr. Rogers didn't need fancy animation. He didn't talk down to children. He was honest, kind, playful, and informative. He wanted children to love themselves and others. What more could we ask of children, or ourselves?

So, happy birthday, Mr. Rogers. You were loved. You are missed. 


Did you love Mr. Rogers as well? If you have children in your life, have you shared him with them?







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13 comments:

  1. Christy MilfordMarch 21, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Yes, I definitely loved Mr. Rogers! Those are such good quotes of his. I remember watching him when I was young; he really felt like a trusting, caring friend. Now I think I'll find him on Youtube for the kids I baby-sit for :)

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  2. Jill MorgensternMarch 21, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    One of my very first memories ever is waving goodbye to Mr. Rogers as we were moving from one home (& one state) to another, all our stuff packed in the moving truck and car.

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  3. JenniferMarch 21, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Loved Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. I used to watch him with my son...."Won't you be my neighbor?"

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  4. Peggy Gilbey McMackinMarch 21, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    It took me until becoming an adult before I fully appreciated Mr. Roger's and his good, kind, inspiring, and instructional contributions to so many children. Today, I do miss those truly unique 'icons' as Mr. Roger's for the world could certainly use more open generosity simply inviting the question: "Won't you Be My Neighbor?"

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  5. Holly Rosen FinkMarch 21, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    He was my entire childhood.

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  6. Suheiry F.March 21, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    I loved Mr. Rogers. His show was so simple and comforting somehow.

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  7. Kelly @ A Lovely Life, IndeedMarch 22, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I was an adult before i truly appreciated him. What a gentle soul!

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  8. Kelly @ A Lovely Life, IndeedMarch 22, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    I was an adult before i truly appreciated him. What a gentle soul! He understood and respected children and their needs. He was a treasure!

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  9. Kelly @ A Lovely Life, IndeedMarch 22, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    I was too, Peggy. What a kind and gentle soul. He understood and respected children...a true children's champion.

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  10. Kelly @ A Lovely Life, IndeedMarch 22, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I was an adult before i truly appreciated him. What a gentle soul! He understood and respected children and their needs. Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer.

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  11. Kelly @ A Lovely Life, IndeedMarch 22, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Wow! What a powerful memory, Jill. I was an adult before I truly appreciated him. What a gentle soul! He understood and respected children and their needs. He was a real treasure! Thank you for sharing that memory. :-)

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  12. Kelly @ A Lovely Life, IndeedMarch 22, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    I was an adult before I truly appreciated him. What a gentle soul! He understood and respected children and their needs. Slow paced, maybe, but children are so overstimulated in every other realm. His show was a nice change of pace.

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  13. KerryMarch 23, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    I loved Mr. Rogers as a kid! Good messages and kindness.

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