Stories

At 2:00 pm on August 31, 2001, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) aired the final original showing of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. After more than 30 years of greeting youngsters each day on television with his trademark "Hi, Neighbor," Fred Rogers, host and creator of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, put away his cardigan and sneakers for the last time.

This week, the world took pause to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which first aired on February 19th, 1968.

Today, a customer called me on the telephone, and he was in pain.  He complained about tension, stress, and worry.  

I prescribed a family vacation at the beach.

Today, a customer e-mailed me, and she was tired.  She complained about her workload and lack of quality time with her family.  

I prescribed a family vacation in the mountains.

When I type my next destination into my GPS, the navigation guidance system speaks a familiar content and tone through the car speakers:

At 2:00 pm on August 31, 2001, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) aired the final original showing of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. After more than 30 years of greeting youngsters each day on television with his trademark "Hi, Neighbor," Fred Rogers, host and creator of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, put away his cardigan and sneakers for the last time.

This week, the world took pause to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which first aired on February 19th, 1968.

It has been another long week.  Your job, overall, is going well.  The job pays the bills, provides benefits for the family and allows you to save something for the future. But at times, the job takes its toll on life outside of work.  Yes, there are times when you have missed your child's sporting events, or it's been over a month since you have been out with your friends. And there was that time the you almost scheduled a business trip on your wedding anniversary or missed wishing your mom a "Happy Birthday."  But overall, you feel you have managed well over the years to achieve a good work/family balance.

However, this is not the case for Steve and his son Billy. It's 8:30 PM as Steve finally arrives home.  Eight-year-old Billy, Steve's "best buddy," is in his pajamas and ready for bed. Upon hearing the door open, Billy runs to see his Dad.

It has been another long day.  Your job, though it is professionally rewarding and pays the bills, take its toll on life outside of work.  Yes, there are times when you have missed Billie's games, the opening of Susie's school play, and you almost scheduled a business trip on your wedding anniversary, but you feel overall you have managed pretty well over the years to achieve a good balance between work and family.
 
It's 8:30 PM as you walk in the door.  Eight-year-old Billie, your "best buddy," is in his pajamas and ready for bed.  Upon hearing the door open, he runs to see you.