[Here are some excerpts from a Sesame Street Song that was playing in the parrots’ room (on their tv). I heard it there while feeding the many tropical fish. (My new wife puts up with a lot… critter-wise.) View it (i.e., the video song) in my complete posting. Should i admit that i love Sesame Street? … Grover rocks! And remember, that separation between you and others — between you and all living things — you learned that from a crass and delusive society. Whether you like it or not, you are everybody else.]
My hair is black and red
My hair is yellow
My eyes are brown and green and blue
My name is Jack and Fred
My name’s Amanda Sue
I’m called Kareem Abdu
My name is you.
I live in Southern France
I’m from a Texas ranch
I come from Mecca and Peru
I live across the street
In the mountains, on the beach
I come from everywhere
And my name is you.
We all sing with the same voice The same song The same voice We all sing with the same voice And we sing in harmony.
I like to run and climb
I like to sit and read
I like to watch my TV too,
And when it’s time for bed,
I like my stories read,
“Sweet dreams” and “love you” said
My name is you.
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“And remember, that separation between you and others — between you and all living things — you learned that from a crass and delusive society. Whether you like it or not, you are everybody else.”
This took my breath away – thank you 🙏
—Jodi
Thank you, Jodi. I hope that you go beyond society’s crass conditioning significantly.
Wow amazing and beautiful, love the colours Tom! So magical
Thank you, Marcela, expert photographer!
From the mouths of babes as that old expression goes … if only everyone thought like children do. Sesame Street, we hope, will be around for a while and it is not shut down. Unfortunately you and I were not around to enjoy it in our youth (we had Romper Room instead). That’s a beautiful Painted Lady and speaking of ladies, congratulations on your marriage Tom.
Thank you, Linda.
They don’t like broadcasts that endorse truth, harmony, inclusiveness, and integrity.
In July 2025, congressional Republicans voted to cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides federal support for PBS and NPR
. This action followed an executive order by former President Trump in May 2025, which also aimed to cut public broadcasting funding. The CPB has since announced it will shut down, jeopardizing local public television stations that air programs like Sesame Street.
Yes, I was sorry to hear and read about PBS Tom, especially so since I don’t have cable TV, my TV is from the 1990s and I enjoy “All Creatures Great and Small” that is broadcast every January and February for a seven-week run. In 2026 it will be its sixth year and I hope that Detroit PBS is able to sustain itself without federal funding to keep on going. They do have big donars, but still….
Timeless messages in Sesame Street. Loved watching as a child. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a show that is really good for kids… and pet parrots (who like to learn).
If we understood that concept that we are “each other” maybe this world would be a better place? Enjoyed this piece, Tom!
I haven’t seen Sesame Street in 55 years. Oh my goodness. I love the song.