How do you know the end is near?

[Murph]

How do you know the end is near?

You don’t need to be an alarmist to know that the world, as we know it, is in deep trouble. Growing up in the 70s and 80s I could never imagine we would be witnessing the chaos that the world is currently experiencing.

Recently, I watched a short video clip from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from a kinder and gentler time. During each half-hour segment, Rogers spoke directly to his viewing audience—preschool children ages 2-5—about being yourself.

In this particular episode (circa 1970) Rogers is talking about gender. In his delightful way, Fred sings, “if you’re born a boy, you stay a boy…” He dares to continue, “only girls can grow up to be the mommies.”

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