I'm so heart-broken today.. Mr. Roger's has passed on to his neighborhood in the sky. I grew up with the man. Even during high school, I'd watch his show in the morning as I got ready for school. He was a big part of my life. I thought it was odd that he would change clothes when he got home, but now I understand the need for comfort after a long day at work. When I come home I immediately strip of my "work clothing" and don on sweats or pajama pants with my house slippers. And just as he would escape into his neighborhood and stare at his aquarium for hours on end, I would do the same, escaping into the television or the internet, staring at the screen for hours on end.

I thought it was odd that he would only feed his fish occassionally, but later I realized that not all of his time at home was televised. He probably fed them at another time. I also always wondered where he worked. Was his show his job?? Or was that really his home, or what?? We never get to see where he sleeps!? And what was up with Henrietta Pussycat? That kitty freaked me out cuz she was so ratty looking, couldn't they afford a nicer looking puppet?? But I digress, he provided me comfort and knowing he was always there every morning made me happy and content. In all seriousness, I am quite sad to hear of his passing.. he's really the first person that has passed away that I really felt had an impact on my life.. I watched his show religiously.

Mr. Rogers, you've had more influence in my life than you will ever know. Rest in peace, dear man. My childhood heart loved you!