It�s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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As a latch-key kid of the 70s, Mr. Rogers, Wonderama, Kids are People Too, The Electric Company and Sesame Street casts comprised my family.
While commuting to my office, I received this bit of information courtesy of NPR�
�Mr. Fred Rogers, creator and star of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood died today, at the age of 75. Rogers succumbed to Cancer of the stomach.
Upon hearing the news, I could not help but simultaneously feel a lump in my throat, accompanied by a wayward flock of butterflies in my stomach, and general feeling of uneasiness.
There are times when receive news, and it hits me so hard, I feel sick all over. Hearing about Mr. Rogers made me sad, and I realized all at once that there was nothing I could do about his passing. I am not plunged into the depths of depression; as I have experience with death and bereavement; yet I can�t help but feel someone special has gone away from us.
I grew up a latch-key kid, and he was part of my world, in the 70s.
Its my opinion, that Fred worked tirelessly to make the world was a better place, by presenting values and lessons, in a way that made learning fun and interesting. I feel my little corner of the world was brightened, shaped and made better because of Mr. Rogers.
I for one, will miss him terribly.
Rest in Peace Mr. Rogers