That is so fantastic. Fred Rogers believed in more kindness, understanding, and LESS HATRED & DIVISIVENESS. We need to make that happen, especially in this insane world we live in now. I loved that Tom Hanks did such a fantastic job playing him.
Mr. Rogers & Tom Hanks are related through a Bavarian ( ? ) ancestor, I heard.
I’m always happy to see content about Mister Rogers. Like so many others, I find more inspiration in his message as an adult than I did as a child. This story is a perfect example of that.
In fact, regularly Fred Rogers inspires content about leadership qualities on Timeless & Timely — such as this one about authenticity:
Thank you, Blake and Heather. What I remember about Mr Rogers is how calm and soothing his voice was, the slowness of his speech. I turned the show on for my little boy, but I was the one most mesmerized by the realness and kindness of the show. In truth, I turned it on for myself.
Loved Mr. Rogers and all he embodied. I love this video. He was the read deal and he defined authentic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcNxY4TudXo (Rogers inducted into hall of fame and a grown man in wheelchair recalls his moment on the set as a child.
Thanks for the reminder of what a magnificent human being Fred Rodgers was. I'm fully confident he was not perfect but I can't think of any children's TV actor that did more to bring civility, curiosity and a brief sense of security into homes with none of those attributes.
Fred Rogers was a special kind of person. It was heartwarming to read his response to Blake. The poem was a fitting tribute to how inspirational Mr. Rogers was to young Blake.
That is so fantastic. Fred Rogers believed in more kindness, understanding, and LESS HATRED & DIVISIVENESS. We need to make that happen, especially in this insane world we live in now. I loved that Tom Hanks did such a fantastic job playing him.
Mr. Rogers & Tom Hanks are related through a Bavarian ( ? ) ancestor, I heard.
I’m always happy to see content about Mister Rogers. Like so many others, I find more inspiration in his message as an adult than I did as a child. This story is a perfect example of that.
In fact, regularly Fred Rogers inspires content about leadership qualities on Timeless & Timely — such as this one about authenticity:
https://www.timelesstimely.com/p/its-you-i-like
Heart-warming and inspiring tribute to Fred. Happy birthday, Mr Rogers! May your wisdom and practice of kindness live on.
Thank you, Blake and Heather. What I remember about Mr Rogers is how calm and soothing his voice was, the slowness of his speech. I turned the show on for my little boy, but I was the one most mesmerized by the realness and kindness of the show. In truth, I turned it on for myself.
This was so sweet. Thank you, Blake, for sharing.
I loved Mr Roger’s.
Hope you’re taking a vacay. Will miss your posts.
Heather, What a special story - in every way. I knew of Mister Rogers but not really.. Thanks for sharing it.
Loved Mr. Rogers and all he embodied. I love this video. He was the read deal and he defined authentic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcNxY4TudXo (Rogers inducted into hall of fame and a grown man in wheelchair recalls his moment on the set as a child.
Thanks for the reminder of what a magnificent human being Fred Rodgers was. I'm fully confident he was not perfect but I can't think of any children's TV actor that did more to bring civility, curiosity and a brief sense of security into homes with none of those attributes.
Fred Rogers was a special kind of person. It was heartwarming to read his response to Blake. The poem was a fitting tribute to how inspirational Mr. Rogers was to young Blake.
I hope and Bill are back soon , Heather.
Mr Rogers must have been one of the kindest people ever to walk this earth. I admire him so deeply.
Thank you, Heather. If we were wise, our world would be more like Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and less like Thunder Dome.
Oh, my goodness, yes. Mr. Rogers was definitely part of my childhood. And I hear the movie where Tom Hanks portrayed him is pretty good, too.