Got them sock monkey blues....

So I thought I was going to be caught up on sock monkeys. Then I had to go and have some family issues, and then there's my day job... Right now, I'm achin' to finish the 4 sock monkeys that are 1/2 done here - all of which are for private orders. The next eBay-bound sock monkey will be in honor of my Uncle Lawrie, a 40+ year survivor. In fact, he will be a blue monkey, in recognition of the blue ribbon used for male breast cancer awareness. In the meantime, I'm trying to get done what I can get done. Keep an eye on this blog for the next sock monkey to be listed on eBay!

Rose is Living with Rose!

In a most happy turn of events, Rose adopted Rose! How wonderful is that? And the best part... I got to sample some of Rose's deeeeeelicious cookies! Even MORE wonderful!

A few words about Rose...

In the 7 years that I've been involved in the 3 Day Walk, I've met some very interesting people. I feel that these folks fall into my life for reasons that may make sense only to me - and one of these people is Rose, for whom the newest sock monkey is dedicated. I met her in 2006, and I was wowed by her energy, enthusiasm, embrace of life, and sunshine personality. Rose is an inspiration to me, and when I look at this picture (which I also have at my desk), I am reminded to enjoy life's gifts - even when you think you might have just gotten the booby prize (some pun intended!). Rose is a survivor in many ways, and I am absolutely delighted to think of her as a friend. To know her is to honestly love her, and it's not often in the world that we meet someone who makes us feel so great - just by smiling at us. So, Rose, this sock monk's for you, dedicated with admiration and affection! (Rose is playing Monkey in the Middle in this picture, I think!!!)

Rose is Ready to Get Rollin'!

Where's Anatole of Paris when I need him?

When I was a girl, I listened to a song over and over and over again by my favorite Danny Kaye. The song, "Anatole of Paris", told the story (first-person, I must add) of Anatole, a hatmaker. He sang of his love of hatmaking, and as he describes: Give me THREAD... and a needle! I itch, I twitch to stitch! I'm a glutton... for cuttin'... For puttin' with a button! To snip and pluck, nip and tuck... Well, that's me, except with sock monkeys. Denise and Cathy sold on the same day, and off they have gone to their new homes. Nobody is on eBay right now, because I'm trying to get caught up with special orders. And thank you for those! Please watch for the next sock monkey to go up on eBay... hopefully this weekend. Now, back to puttin' with a button!