My Hero :: SimplyScripts Screenwriting Discussion Board

I believe in archetypes.  I believe in reincarnation.  I believe that we're all on our own path, but even so, I'm still surprised by the wee little things that happen everyday which tell me how "great" everything is.  No.  Not as in wonderful-peachy-keen-all-the-time-wonderful.

We keep getting knocked back.  It's seriously not fun.  Illness.  Accidents.  Death.  Crazy people on paths which interfere with our own.  But then I think... This is a strange and magnificent orchestral arrangement, even if we do live side by side with dissonance and heavy metal amongst the harp and tinkling of bells.

I'm writing this for two reasons.  One, because about two months back I was on a scripts chat and talking about "My Hero, Mr. Dressup," and one of the members hadn't heard of him because he's a Canadian staple.  Well, actually he was born in Maine, so he was officially and American who settled in Toronto.

And two, because I dreamt of him last night.  I had come to a large kind of European manor and actually got to meet him and his wife.

He said that in his mind, he could be like a big kid and having such a big house, he could play with his imagination.

One room wasn't a room at all, but was as big as a school gym.  And then there was an indoor pool... But what was the biggest most fantastic thing was getting to meet him.  Think of it like a young girl meeting some teen idol, but for me, it was like meeting a great archetypical "Dad."

Mr. Dressup's actual name was Ernie Coombs.  He passed away in 2001.

For anyone who didn't know him.

Here's a little news clip from CBC archives:  http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-68-1757-12041-11/on_this_day/arts_entertainment/twt

If you have young children, I do believe that his old shows are being released on DVD.

Anyways, whenever I think of all of the joy that that man brought me as a child and even today, I'm still overwhelmed.

If you know people in your life, maybe Grandma, Grandpa,  or a teacher, your Mom and Dad... whoever it may be that have imparted something special that you carry with you like a package for the rest of your life.  (Hey, maybe it's a bit of a "tough" not quite so sweet package, but it's helped you to be strong--even that might be a reason to say thank-you.)

What I'm saying is "try and connect" with those people.  Don't wait for tomorrow.  Tell them how much they mean to you... Then, go to sleep and see what you dream about.

Sandra