The greatest cruelty is our
casual blindness to the despair
of others.
I learned to knit because I
wanted to knit socks, I think
I even mentioned in this space
that I wanted to have 100 pairs
of socks in my drawer when
I died,
and then I saw this ...
and was ashamed of myself.
Why do I need 100 pairs of socks
when I live in a coastal town and
wear flip flops or go barefooted
most of the time? I don't.
I have learned that Knitter's and Blogger's
are some of the most caring, giving
souls and I could use your help, I think
we could offer a little bit of beauty and
warmth to someone who has so little.
If you're a sock knitter would you
consider making a pair of socks to
donate to the homeless? There are
an estimated 1,750,000 homeless
in the US and 36 % of those are
families with children so all sizes
are needed.
And if you're not a sock knitter
would you consider buying a pair
of dark colored socks to donate?
My goal is 100 pairs that will be
sent to Washington DC to be
distributed to the homeless. I
would like to make the trip myself
and that may still happen, I will
keep you posted.
Winter is fast approaching and I
would like to have the socks
ready to go by Thanksgiving.
My email address is in my profile
at the left if your feel moved to help.
Thank you,
Tracey
XO
