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This was originally posted by my lovely sister, Rebecca Airgood. She asked me to post it on my blog since I recieve a much greater readership. Ha. It is a great blog so I am much obliged.

Life lessons from Sesame Street

Everyone loves Sesmame Street. And everyone's favorite character is Elmo. You tickle him, and he laughs! Who doesn't love the pure childhood fun contained inside that red, furry fluffball? Matt Lauer interviewed Elmo on the Today Show this morning. And also introduced the person behind the voice. I imagined a white woman mid-thirties with 3 children that just loved her silliness. Instead there was an hearty African American man who, when speaking for himself and not Elmo, had a very deep voice. I think this is a wonderful illustration for us to learn from (as is Sesame Street's goal). You cannot judge a puppet by its color or voice. This is why we must love all people because you never know who that person you are judging may actually be. You may have passed this man on the street and passed him off as someone of no importance. When, in actuality, thousands of children love him and admire him for how happy and special he makes them feel. Thank goodness for Sesame Street! This post was brought to you by the letters G, O, and D.