It's a Sad Day in the Neighborhood
Say what you will about Mister Rogers, but he certainly was an important part of MY life growing up. And his show was safe for kids to watch. Warm and fuzzy. Kids need warm and fuzzy. There is too much ugliness in their lives these days. And though I haven't watched the show in years, and don't know if it's even in reruns anymore, I do remember it not being high and mighty preachy, but always reminding kids that they are special and loved. That is a good thing. So goodbye Mr. Rogers, Queen Sarah Saturday, King Friday XIII, Prince Tuesday, Lady Aberlin, Lady Elaine Fairchild, Daniel Striped Tiger, X the Owl, Henrietta Pussycat, Mr. McFeely, and all the other characters I've long since forgotten.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor would you be mine, could you be mine…I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you, I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you, so let's make the most of this beautiful day, since we're together we might as well say, would you be mine, could you be mine, won't you be my neighbor, won't you please, won't you please, please won't you be my neighbor.
Rest in peace Mister Rogers.
