Blue Horizon Complete And Anonymous Gift

FINALLY, Blue Horizon is done.  I'm happy to be done with this project, not because I don't like colors, or knitting afghans, but this was softer and thinner yarn then I often use for knitting and it just seemed to take ............for...........ever.  But, it's done, ends tucked in, laundered and blocked.  YIPPEE Skippie, will concentrate on other projects now.

AND...look how much shaving cream you can buy for $50.00.  We had a thoughtful gifter who asked to be anonymous on the blog who donated $50.00.  After checking on what the biggest need was at the time, I purchased shaving cream from several locations where I was able to purchase the most with the donation and stretch it a bit further with some coupons I had.  This donation is for our folks living in the elements.  Shaving....sometimes that's luxury, but now they can shave, feel cooler and cleaner....AND just plan feel better.  Thank you Anonymous Donor for your thoughtfulness.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 238
Scarves 94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16+1=17
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Don't Stereotype Homeless as Bums, or Lazy, or Thieves!

How many times have we heard, or read about homeless being lazy, about homeless being bums, about homeless being thieves?  Too many for certain.  We must correct people who stereotype in a negative manner a person who is Homeless. 

Friday, June 19, 2015 11:25AM

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. --

A man living on the streets in central Pennsylvania has returned a lost purse containing nearly $400 to its owner - a single mother who is on welfare and battling brain cancer.

The man tells WJAC-TV on Thursday that he was sitting on a bench in State College waiting to go to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting when he saw the handbag.

He says he opened up the wallet and saw a public assistance debit card and knew the owner was struggling, too. He turned the purse over to a homeless shelter, which tracked down the woman.

The homeless man and the purse's owner met Thursday and exchanged hugs and smiles. The woman says her whole life is in the bag and she was grateful to have it back.

Link and credit for story and picture HERE

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 238
Scarves 94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted
All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

So You Think You Can Knit/Crochet ?

Spotted this funny a little while back and thought it was worth a share for all of us knitters, crocheters, and loomers.  Made me chuckle, "you go girl",lol.  Wasn't there something on TV several years ago about someone who knitted or crocheted super fast and set some worlds record?  I used to crochet quite fast, have never knitted fast,...........but as arthritis becomes an issue it's important to slow down a bit.

This is the time of year when donations naturally slow down.  Or should I say have historically slowed down.  Many people don't knit or crochet in warmer months, yarn sticks to your hands and who wants something hot on their laps....I get that, but would suggest making other things vs not making anything until bad weather comes again.  I've also found sitting at a table and having the item on the table is somewhat helpful vs having the item in your lap, particularly a larger item, however.........for those of us who knit/crochet in front of the tv, that method may not work.

We have had a wetter than normal spring here in Central Ohio, while many parts of The US really need our rain.  Too bad we can't share it some how.  It would eliminate the flooding in some areas and the drought conditions elesewhere.  We can't really knit or crochet something that keeps someone dry in these wetter than normal conditions, but no doubt our hats are often used in the evenings.  As a result of being wetter, it's also cooler.

Please keep The Homeless in Your Thoughts all year long, not just in fall and winter.  Thank you Write with Fey for adding our blog badge for Bridge and Beyond to your blog to help spread the word, it's appreciated.  Fey's blog interviews writers, reviews books and discusses other book related items.  If you're interested in building your reading list, or want to try something new..........please visit her blog and let her know you're from Bridge and Beyond. (Write with Fey is listed on the blog log, we met during the recent April A-Z Blog Challenge).

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 238
Scarves 94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Alpaca My Bags

A little humor for you all, as I currently have no knitted or crocheted goodies to show you.

There are some donations in the works to share with you, so please keep checking in.

And remember as vacation times are up and coming for many of us, you can take your hook and needles on planes and yarn sure helps pass time while traveling either by plane or by car....as long as you're not the driver, lol.  AND yarn doesn't add much weight to your suitcase.  Plus vacations are good times to collect those little sample bottles of soap,shampoo, lotions etc from the hotels.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 238
Scarves 94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

The Wrong Color....really!

Do you relate to this?  LOL, not sure I do, in that I don't get angry, I'm more surprised and think..........how is that possible I don't have the right color?  Or I have the color, but it's the wrong type of yarn.  AND who doesn't like a good excuse to go yarn shopping?

Hope you got a chuckle and the next time you look through your yarn; maybe you'll think of this little comic.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 238
Scarves 94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Granny Surprise Afghan is Growing

These 18 squares have been joined since I took this picture and a few others as well.  I'm finding stitching these together more challenging then normal.  I seem to only be able to work on it with natural light,thus outside.  Some of these squares have partially felted I believe, so not really able to find the actual stitch to put together.  I normally don't accept wool, but no one knew what these were they were found..........so, will play through and assemble and will note it when it's donated.  This afghan, as you might remember is called Grannies Surprise.

I'm basically reaching into a bag pulling out squares and stitching them together, so very randomly; unless I get two of the same, then I go fish again.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 238
Scarves 94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.