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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!!!)
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!
My friend Sue wanted a child-safe sock monkey for her 2 year old absolutely adorable granddaughter. Seeing as this child is totally into naptimes for all, I made her a little sock monkey with embroidered eyes, no earrings, and pretty much as child-safe as I could. I dressed her in some silky PJs, and made her a sock monkey fleece blanket with a white satin trim. You can see the material in the background of this sleepytime monk. This sock monkey was named... Monkey by her new mommy.
How fun is this!? On my son's 21st birthday, a really nice article hit the streets in The Detroit Free Press - Southfield edition. Mom's picture is in it, along with a really cute picture of Ruthe and Lynda!
So, if you want to know all the news that's fit to print (or find on the web), go to... http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008804060431
