LOL....a little chuckle for you alol. It's been awhile since there's been a new post, I've been out of town and was only able to schedule so many posts ahead. Many thanks to all who continued to visit and leave comments: Marjorie, Betty, Birgit, SSeger, Lisa, Claire, and Tamara; as well as to those who visited who didn't leave comments. I truly appreciate your daily visits to the blog to see what's going on, who's donated and to support each other with positive comments. I do wish I could urge more of you to not be shy and leave comments when you pop in for a visit.
I got into town in the wee hours this am, 1:30 ish and still have much catching up to do with regard to emails, comments on blogs, blog visits, opening and photographing donations and writing new blogs posts.........please bare with me. In the meantime, thank you to:Pauline B, Sandra R, and Susan H for your donations........they await my processing which will happen in the next several days.
Please stay tuned!
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.
Please turn on your sound and enjoy this. Proving once again, Homeless People are just that, people like us deserving of respect and not scorn. This very talented man, is homeless, but that doesn't make him any less talented. This is Don Gould and his story was told by Deborah Montesano in Sarasota Florida, after Aurone Henry took the initiative.
Aurone stopped, listed,d and filmed Don playing beautifully. She posted her video on u-tube and when I saw this (remember I schedule posts ahead), the video had been viewed over 4 million times. So many of us look away, we don't want to see the homeless person. If we see them, we might be reminded it could be us, or perhaps if we see them; we feel compelled to do something....and it's so much easier to just look away. It, the problem of homelessness doesn't exist if you don't see it.
Don wanted to be a music teacher, and was a student in Spring Arbor College in Michigan. He learned to play many instruments from the piccolo to the tuba, but had to leave school before he graduated because he ran out of money. Later, he got married and started a family. Then his life took a horrible turn, a turn that could and does affect many of us. His wife died in 1998, and for him, all was lost. She was young, and his words, "he lost it." That led to substance abuse,which lead to his 3 year old son being taken away from him. A man loved by his wife, his son, a family man....and now he has nothing.
He made his way to Florida after losing his son, though each and everyday he thought about him. He plays and puts his hat out to collect a little money on a public piano. Aurone captured his magic on the piano, which has lead to auditions and a job at a piano bar. Perhaps this will be the 2nd turn around in his life and help get him off the streets. Perhaps his son would now be 18 will see the video, perhaps they'll re-connect.
Wishing the best for this talent man, Don Gould who life kicked down. Help us all to understand being homeless is truly something that can happen to anyone. Help us, as a nation to do what we can to help and to not label them as dangerous, nasty, bums and all the other horrible words you often see associated with being homeless.
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.
LOL.....this made me smile the day I saw it, hope it does you as well. Please keep waving our hooks, and needles around.......I know I often mumble to myself while knitting or crocheting.
2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 251
Scarves 105
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's: 105
Cotton Washcloths: 249
Afghans: 18
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
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.
Whew...... you can see our friend, Barbara F has been super busy! She's crocheted slippers, hats, scarves, and on the far right a poncho. She's also included personal care items in her generous donation. Special thanks too Barbara for tagging the hats and slippers with size!
Please keep up the good work, so many people will benefit from this donation.
2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 248+3=251
Scarves 104+1=105
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 63+4=67
Rain Poncho's: 104+1=105
Cotton Washcloths: 249
Afghans: 18
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1+1=2
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.
Thank you Linda W for this sweet donation. Your hats and scarves are sooooooo soft. What yarn did you use? Linda's also included some personal care items and 2 knitted cotton washcloths. Please click to enlarge and check out the cute cute yellow butterfly cotton washcloth. Love it.
Many thanks Linda for your hard work. Please know it's appreciated by those who receive it.
Keep up the good work Linda!
2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 245+3=248
Scarves 103+1=104
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's: 104
Cotton Washcloths: 247+2=249
Afghans: 18
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.
Thank you Ruth A for this thoughtful donation of 5 crocheted scarves. The scarves are very nicely sized to be able to wrap around and keep someone warmer. Sorry the picture is a bit blurry folks, my camera battery was just about gone when I photographed this donation. The blue ones will work for either male or female, as will the black and gray, and pretty pinks and blue will wow the ladies.
Please keep up the good work Ruth!
2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 245
Scarves 98+5=103
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's: 104
Cotton Washcloths: 247
Afghans: 18
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.
I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.
Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.
Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?
