Searching for Mr. Rogers

Mr. Rogers is quiet and slow.  He seems to be able to stay in each moment before accepting the next one that arrives. Even though he changes into a sweater and sneakers at the start of his show, everyone he works with says he is not playing a role.  They say he just takes himself to his TV show to spend some creative time with us.

I grew up way before him and my kids just missed him when they watched TV.  But you're never too old or too young for Mr. Rogers.  And now, some are saying the whole country is aching for a dose of his approach to life.

I'm not so sure. I see those Amazon delivery trucks zipping around.  It's not Mr. Rogers' neighborhood, but mine.  One Click!  One hour pick up!  Next day delivery!

It's not just the speed.  It's being selfish and mean.  Yes, you can easily convince me that it's always been this way.  But then, a Mr. Rogers pops up every once in awhile and you can convince me that there will always be another "Mr. Rogers" waiting in the wings.

Reflections on watching the PBS documentary about Mr. Rogers and the fictional movie about him now playing in theaters.