tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post8956428765960205270..comments2023-12-27T16:41:07.438-05:00Comments on Suldog: BirthdaysSuldoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54420132291500384822008-03-21T08:12:00.000-04:002008-03-21T08:12:00.000-04:00MinnesotaBlue - My pleasure, of course. I'd love t...MinnesotaBlue - My pleasure, of course. I'd love to someday find a breakdown of those who watched Mister Rogers and those who didn't, and see the percentages of those people who did well in life or who did time, etc. I have the feeling that it would prove that he made everyone who ever watched him, for a decent length of time, a better person.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-49901207035928714432008-03-21T08:10:00.000-04:002008-03-21T08:10:00.000-04:00Merelyme - Ah, that's right! You're from Pennsylva...Merelyme - Ah, that's right! You're from Pennsylvania! Interesting folks who came from Latrobe - Arnold Palmer & Fred Rogers. Disparate, certainly, but tops in their field. <BR/><BR/>(And, of course, you! And Rolling Rock!)Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-61022017152113779772008-03-21T08:04:00.000-04:002008-03-21T08:04:00.000-04:00Lyss - How wonderful for you! I would have loved t...Lyss - How wonderful for you! I would have loved to have had a chance to shake his hand and try to convey to him how much he meant to me and MY WIFE.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-50130622439374310672008-03-21T08:02:00.000-04:002008-03-21T08:02:00.000-04:00Candelaria - You're welcome. I'm so glad you enjoy...Candelaria - You're welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>I think we share the same feeling, in that "Sesame Street" (while entertaining) is antithetical to some of Fred Rogers's theories concerning child development.<BR/><BR/>And you mention his teachings on war. The thing I found most endearing about Mister Rogers is that he rarely outright preached, no matter how strongly he may have believed in something. He usually trusted in the theory that if you teach children to handle their feelings in a responsible and reasonable fashion, they will find the responsible and reasonable answers for themselves. It's a marvelous attitude, and I personally believe it is effective. Of course, it takes dedicated parents to provide that ability to their children, something sometimes sadly lacking in today's world.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-55236129039270827992008-03-21T08:01:00.001-04:002008-03-21T08:01:00.001-04:00Buck - You're excused. I don't think Fred would ha...Buck - You're excused. I don't think Fred would have wanted you to suffer heat stroke for his sake!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-39256820826018450392008-03-21T08:01:00.000-04:002008-03-21T08:01:00.000-04:00Crazy Cath - You're very welcome, and thank you to...Crazy Cath - You're very welcome, and thank you to you, too. Lovely post about your Dad today.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-64458585257363723642008-03-20T20:33:00.000-04:002008-03-20T20:33:00.000-04:00Thnks for this great post. My kids grew up watchin...Thnks for this great post. My kids grew up watching Mr. Rogers. He made them better adults!Minnesotabluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670914433184652900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-53668489822074006312008-03-20T19:59:00.000-04:002008-03-20T19:59:00.000-04:00love, love, loved mister rogers. he was from my ho...love, love, loved mister rogers. he was from my hometown. i grew up with him and then when my kids were tots they watched the many re-runs. he was a very genuine and caring man...and is very missed.Synchronicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631238942909923311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-3068168606747001722008-03-20T19:57:00.000-04:002008-03-20T19:57:00.000-04:00I was lucky enough to meet the man himself at a fr...I was lucky enough to meet the man himself at a friend's bar mitzvah. David just sent Mister Rogers an invite and he came. He's the only celeb I've ever been nervous to upon meeting.<BR/><BR/>I bought my mom a copy of The Simple Faith Of Mister Rogers for her birthday a few years ago. She always adored him and his calming tone of voice, and still likes to watch Mister Rogers when she can.Lysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772991974064492182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-52909918512447271592008-03-20T19:35:00.000-04:002008-03-20T19:35:00.000-04:00I watched Mr. Rogers with my children when they we...I watched Mr. Rogers with my children when they were growing up. He calmed them tremendously unlike the frenetic pace of Sesame Street. I also use an article her wrote about explaining war to children in parenting workshops that I lead. <BR/>Thanks for sharing even more insight into this wonderful man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-9652561901819232572008-03-20T18:58:00.000-04:002008-03-20T18:58:00.000-04:00Thanks for this post (re-post?) Jim. Much appreci...Thanks for this post (re-post?) Jim. Much appreciated. Both of my adult children were a part of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, and so was I. <BR/><BR/>I'll have to pass on your "wear a sweater today" proposition though... being as how it's nearly 80 degrees today and I'm breaking a light sweat clad only in a tee shirt and shorts. Other than that... I'm right here along witcha.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-46157394640175504622008-03-20T17:33:00.000-04:002008-03-20T17:33:00.000-04:00Suldog - that'd be great and I am honoured. No I d...Suldog - that'd be great and I am honoured. No I didn't think it would be obscene (not from you surely?) but I was a little puzzled and intrigued!<BR/><BR/>Thought I might've got lucky,....<BR/>Ah well. (sigh)<BR/><BR/>I haven't learnt all the lingo on blog yet. So far I understood this to be 'linking' so if that is what it is, you're linked mate! And I'm indebted to you for the recommendation through your blog. Thanks.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-55174012795183237152008-03-20T15:06:00.000-04:002008-03-20T15:06:00.000-04:00Stu - Thanks, Stu. That is one of my favorite vide...Stu - Thanks, Stu. That is one of my favorite video clips of all time. A mensch, indeed.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-49009009223617095862008-03-20T15:05:00.000-04:002008-03-20T15:05:00.000-04:00Dave Daniels - Dorks? DORKS?!? How dare you! I've ...Dave Daniels - Dorks? DORKS?!? How dare you! I've never been so insulted in my entire life! Of course, I haven't lived my entire life yet, and there was that time in Singapore with the monkey and the crab salad, but...<BR/><BR/>Oh, wait a minute. It's an acronym, right? Delightfully Old-fashioned Radical KidS. In that case, thank you!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-79206618822863750942008-03-20T14:59:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:59:00.000-04:00Mr. Rogers speaks to Congress on behalf of childre...<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a41lJIhW7fA" REL="nofollow">Mr. Rogers speaks to Congress on behalf of children.</A> He was a mensch of the highest order.Stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291201381446319777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-18885807592960262772008-03-20T14:58:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:58:00.000-04:00Crazy Cath - Thanks for the lovely words. I'm not ...Crazy Cath - Thanks for the lovely words. I'm not as wonderful about answering comments as John-Michael is, but I try sporadically.<BR/><BR/>Trading "Link Love" is just when I list your blog on the sidebar, with a link, and you (if you wish) do the same in return. I hope you didn't think it was anything obscene - or, if you did, you at least found it worth thinking about :-)Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-68693654767906757472008-03-20T14:56:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:56:00.000-04:00Chip - I don't have the slightest idea what this h...Chip - I don't have the slightest idea what this has to do with Mister Rogers or My Cousin. However, I wish you luck!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-29577375595136878022008-03-20T14:49:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:49:00.000-04:00Wow, I thought I was the only one who wore a zippe...Wow, I thought I was the only one who wore a zippered cardigan to work today, and thought of ol' Fred. Dorks, we're everywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-15446307137429426282008-03-20T14:27:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:27:00.000-04:00PS. What's "link love"? How does that get traded?S...PS. What's "link love"? How does that get traded?<BR/><BR/>Sorry, brit language required. :0(Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-65380897869688137172008-03-20T14:15:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:15:00.000-04:00Suldog my friend (if I may call you friend) - That...Suldog my friend (if I may call you friend) - <BR/>That is a truly wonderful post and I choose to reply before I read any comments to be sure I write what is in my head and heart without distraction.<BR/><BR/>I have never heard of Mister Rogers, yet I understand the need for the type of television he produced (we used to have it too) and the need for individuals like him in the world.<BR/><BR/>It reminded me of the response I got from John-Michael, who I see has commented to my left as I write and I will read in a mo. He too is one of those rare individuals who could, without offence, run off a two line or two word response to acknowledge a visit or agree with a point of view.<BR/><BR/>But no, John-Michael takes the time to <I>think</I> about his reply, what it will mean to the poster and offer a balanced and calm response. That speaks volumes that some one would take the time to do that for a fellow human being, simply because they are a fellow human being.<BR/><BR/>You, my friend are the same. I read many of your comments as well as your posts and they are deep and well thought out on many occasions, without losing the humour. I can understand your admiration for Mr. Rogers and the influence on your own responses.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting this, especially at this time, to remind us of what makes this world go round. It is love. Proper, real, Christian (or brotherhood) love.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by mine and I'm waving at you from across the little pond!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-73284624955193140892008-03-20T13:27:00.000-04:002008-03-20T13:27:00.000-04:00Have you seen our video blog/comic strip?www.redso...Have you seen our video blog/comic strip?<BR/><BR/>www.redsocksdiaries.com<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>ChipUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00965521693401730832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-5211622101849756202008-03-20T12:46:00.000-04:002008-03-20T12:46:00.000-04:00John-Michael - You honor me by providing a link ov...John-Michael - You honor me by providing a link over at your place. Thank you! And thank you, most sincerely, for the Mister Rogers story. It was wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Balcony Gal - You're a good soul, too. Go Celtics!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-65318001836606178982008-03-20T11:50:00.000-04:002008-03-20T11:50:00.000-04:00I second that about Tara. If I had a job for her ...I second that about Tara. If I had a job for her then I'd have her in a heartbeat. <BR/><BR/>John-Michael, what a fantastic story!! I'm glad I got to read that today, too.Balcony Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504821384912015425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54793446318000021672008-03-20T11:02:00.000-04:002008-03-20T11:02:00.000-04:00My greatly admired and cherished Friend, Jim ... I...My greatly admired and cherished Friend, <B><I>Jim</B></I> ... I dropped in today to let you know that my desire to introduce you to others has motivated me to link you on my blog as "Quality Entertainment @ SulDog's".<BR/><BR/>But, true to form, you have stilled me with something that you and I have a kinship in ... what I just discovered is our shared regard for Fred Rogers. So, I'm gonna tell you my "Mister Rogers story." <BR/><BR/>I was shaving one morning, in preparation for the commencement of the day's 'stuff', and heard Matt (my son who has cerebral palsy) talking with someone. Now, Jim, you should understand that I had run the gauntlet of specialists, therapists, teachers, and doctors in an attempt to discover a way to open Matt to expression of himself so that I could 'plug in' to him 'where he was' in mental ability and cognitive awareness. No luck! <BR/><BR/>So, on this occasion, i was intrigued as to what or who was evoking such deliberate and direct conversation from Matt.(inasmuch as it was just him and me at home) So, around the corner I peeked. And there Matt sat ... inches away from the TV ... listening to Mister Rogers' questions (in that slow, patient, deliberate, gentle way of his) ... and having been given the time to process each question ... and being looked directly at with eyes that bespoke respect and interest in <B>just him</B> out of all of the whole wide world ... Matt responded.<BR/><BR/>From that moment on, I was the only person in Matt's world with whom he was comfortable communicating on an intimate, vulnerable and sensitive level.<BR/><BR/>I have loved Fred Rogers since (and am adding his image to my blog's "Gallery of Significants."<BR/><BR/>Thank you, Jim, for awakening me to recollections of one of life's truly great men.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.com