Only by Tigger. Paul Winchell, the voice of Tigger died today. Sure, he was just a voice, but it was one I strongly identify with my childhood. I loved Winnie the Pooh. I fantasized a lot as a child and still enjoy today the escape of fantasy, sci-fi, etc. Christopher Robin was an easy boy to identify with: escaping to a world of make-believe.

Winchell made Tigger whimsical and unrelentingly happy, perhaps a good reminder of how we should all try to live our lives.
Also, like myself, many of you may not have realized this bit of the pop lexicon comes from Tigger and thus Winchell. Thus, it is a fitting close to this post:

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now!)

CNN.com - Voice of Winnie the Pooh’s Tigger dies - Jun 26, 2005

Mr. Winchell, thanks for making so many children including myself smile, laugh, and most importantly, imagine.