Clearly, I overlooked an important birthday this week. I would have missed it entirely if it were not for the reminder of a Toastmaster friend who made Dr. Seuss the theme of this week's meeting.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904. 

The world is a happier place because he was here.

He had no children of his own. In fact he said we could have them and he would entertain them, which he did.

Along the way, he tapped into feelings and issues with which children struggle. He acknowledged their questions and became a fellow explorer with them. He mastered the art of writing books that could speak to children and adults at any stage of life.

Dr. Seuss took us to many fascinating places, but left it to us to explore the rest.

I have been doing so since I was a child.

"OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!
THERE IS FUN TO BE DONE! THERE ARE
POINTS TO BE SCORED. THERE ARE GAMES TO BE WON."

Theodor Geisel died, September 24, 1991.

More reflections at Life Lessons from Dr. Seuss