It's A Very Sad Day In The Neighbourhood

On numerous occasions, I have mentioned how much childhood meant to me, the older I got. Today, Mr. Rogers died. Mr. Rogers to me was a wonderful person who kept us all dreaming and learning at the same time. He taught me about fish. He taught me about manners, he taught me about art and friends. Mr. Rogers was a staple of my childhood and many many children who came before me. While I am very very tired right now, I felt compelled to write something about this, because I am truly sad that my children will never get to see Mr. Rogers. Perhaps in repeats but never in truth. Of course, Mr. Rogers has been off the air for some time now, but there was still some comfort in knowing that somewhere in the world, Mr. Rogers was living.

To Canadian children, there was another mister that will remain close to their hearts - and his two friends, Casey and FInnagan. You kids out there know that I am talking about Mr. Dressup. Mr. Dressup made us laugh, made us cry, and made us want puppets that talked. I hope he stays around long enough for me to bring my kids to his show.

And then there was Sherri Lewis and her lambchop. The woman who penned "this is the song that never ends" in my mind. I loved lambchop's playalong. Why are all my favorites dying?

Sharon Lois and Bram, Raffi, The Polka Dot Door. I have watched kids tv with Karson on numerous occasions, and nothing comes close to these shows. Luckily, there will always be Sesame Street... But what about the Muppets and Fraggle Rock?

I am sad.

Bring back my Mr. Rogers... I hope to see you in Heaven.

It's A Very Sad Day In The Neighbourhood

On numerous occasions, I have mentioned how much childhood meant to me, the older I got. Today, Mr. Rogers died. Mr. Rogers to me was a wonderful person who kept us all dreaming and learning at the same time. He taught me about fish. He taught me about manners, he taught me about art and friends. Mr. Rogers was a staple of my childhood and many many children who came before me. While I am very very tired right now, I felt compelled to write something about this, because I am truly sad that my children will never get to see Mr. Rogers. Perhaps in repeats but never in truth. Of course, Mr. Rogers has been off the air for some time now, but there was still some comfort in knowing that somewhere in the world, Mr. Rogers was living.

To Canadian children, there was another mister that will remain close to their hearts - and his two friends, Casey and FInnagan. You kids out there know that I am talking about Mr. Dressup. Mr. Dressup made us laugh, made us cry, and made us want puppets that talked. I hope he stays around long enough for me to bring my kids to his show.

And then there was Sherri Lewis and her lambchop. The woman who penned "this is the song that never ends" in my mind. I loved lambchop's playalong. Why are all my favorites dying?

Sharon Lois and Bram, Raffi, The Polka Dot Door. I have watched kids tv with Karson on numerous occasions, and nothing comes close to these shows. Luckily, there will always be Sesame Street... But what about the Muppets and Fraggle Rock?

I am sad.

Bring back my Mr. Rogers... I hope to see you in Heaven.

It's A Very Sad Day In The Neighbourhood

On numerous occasions, I have mentioned how much childhood meant to me, the older I got. Today, Mr. Rogers died. Mr. Rogers to me was a wonderful person who kept us all dreaming and learning at the same time. He taught me about fish. He taught me about manners, he taught me about art and friends. Mr. Rogers was a staple of my childhood and many many children who came before me. While I am very very tired right now, I felt compelled to write something about this, because I am truly sad that my children will never get to see Mr. Rogers. Perhaps in repeats but never in truth. Of course, Mr. Rogers has been off the air for some time now, but there was still some comfort in knowing that somewhere in the world, Mr. Rogers was living.

To Canadian children, there was another mister that will remain close to their hearts - and his two friends, Casey and FInnagan. You kids out there know that I am talking about Mr. Dressup. Mr. Dressup made us laugh, made us cry, and made us want puppets that talked. I hope he stays around long enough for me to bring my kids to his show.

And then there was Sherri Lewis and her lambchop. The woman who penned "this is the song that never ends" in my mind. I loved lambchop's playalong. Why are all my favorites dying?

Sharon Lois and Bram, Raffi, The Polka Dot Door. I have watched kids tv with Karson on numerous occasions, and nothing comes close to these shows. Luckily, there will always be Sesame Street... But what about the Muppets and Fraggle Rock?

I am sad.

Bring back my Mr. Rogers... I hope to see you in Heaven.

A Shitty Day Had By All

Yesterday Sucked.

Wake up in the morning only to hear about the Columbia and be instantly filled with sadness. My father saw the shuttle hit the sky when he was in Florida. Brought it rather close to home for him. Then, I drag my butt downstairs to feed Mr. Bilbo, the newest member of my fishy family. A beautiful male betta, lavender in color with blue fins, which eventually turn into cranberry and are then laced with white, he was an impulse buy. I fell in love with him instantly.

Mr. Bilbo died yesterday of unknown causes. I believe it was some sort of parasitic infection, there seemed to be nothing I could do to save him. I tried, I really did, but eventually I spent the better part of my afternoon watching him die. It was 4:25 when he was officially dead. I would have given him a proper funeral and burried him in the front yard, but it woudl have been like burrying someone you met two days ago - we weren't that attached. So Mr. Bilbo went to the bathroom only to float down the tunnel of doom.

I am happy to report all other fishies are doing fine. My friends at Petfish were wonderful and supportive.

This weekend lacked - I stayed home instead of going to Seattle to clean my room and do homework. I am assuming it isn't that obvious that I wish I had gone to Seattle as I would have much prefered to spend it with D. But alas, I sit here doing homework (lovely) - well sorta, I am actually typing to you guys right now.

It's off to watch Mr. Deeds now - hope all is well in your world!

-Tara

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R Covey

This book was recommended to me in many of my classes (not directly, professors just recommened EVERYONE read the book) and I picked it up at Chapters last weekend. I am presently looking for a group of people who have read it to discuss it. If anyone finds such a group, please email me.

I recommend that anyone who is interested in changing the way they think and behave pick up this book. It is not a bunch of psychobabble as I had initially expected, rather it tries to show you how your paradigms affect others, and effect your life. Can't wait to start working on the first habit.

Anyway, if anyone finds such a group, again, please email me!

-Tara