I've been perusing the news lines this morning and find it interesting, the things that qualify as news. There are so many serious concerns in this world, and yet... Does anyone but me find this disturbing??
PETA Urges Ben & Jerry's to Use Human Milk
Ok...now that I got that off my, um...chest...I'd like to direct you to something much more important. Rebecca Sower is doing something wonderful and generous on her blog. Rebecca has been touched to help the people of Haiti who have been hard struck by hurricanes this year. She's offering a lovely piece of her artwork for auction, from her blog, the proceeds of which will be donated to Double Harvest's Benevolent Housing Project to build housing in Haiti. Before Ike hit us here in Texas, I had seen some of the heart wrenching news reports from Haiti and haven't been able to forget what I saw. I think that Rebecca's idea is so terrific, each of us helping in our small way, that I'd like to do the same. So, I'm offering this piece of jewelry for auction here on my blog:
"Prayers of Jude" published in Belle Armoire, May/Jun 2008
Did you know that Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere?
post hurricane Haiti
Although, here in the Gulf Coast, we've been hit hard by Ike, we in America have access to resources that Haitians can only dream about. Haitians are in desperate need of the basics of life such as food and clean water. Proceeds from this necklace will go to Hope For Haiti. Hope For Haiti is a non-profit, charitable organization. 95.2% of each dollar goes to charitable programs.
vintage key, etched metal, vintage tintype, mica, vintage St. Jude medal, pearl cross
amazonite, freshwater pearls, vintage barkcloth
vintage coin, freshwater pearls
I will start the bidding at $50.00. Please leave a comment on this post with your bid. I'll take bids until Saturday, Sept. 27, at noon, central time. I'll personally match the highest bid. Please take a look at this video and I think you'll see why I'm so excited to be able to offer a small bit of help.
Sheesh , the things I miss in a week - aren't you the busy little thing lol. It's good to see this went so well - and yes , the PETA thing I missed. I was happier with that - EUW!
Posted by: Kim V | Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 11:34 AM
that necklace is gorgeous, and that peta article disturbed me - kristen and i were discussing it. by the way-most of peta's ways bother me - they are particularly uncouth and way too radical for my liking.
Posted by: JUDY WILKENFELD | Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 01:35 AM
A beautiful work of art and an even more beautiful thing to do. I'd like to bid $250.
Posted by: sally | Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Hi Deryn,
I'll bid $225! Thanks! Julie
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Hi Deryn, What a Beautiful necklace. It's so wonderful in these stressful times to see people pulling together to help others. I'd like to bid $200.00.
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Hey! I will bid $200.00! More Love, CP
Posted by: CP | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:59 PM
About the PETA ice cream ingredient ... I predict a new flavor - "Nipple Ripple."
Posted by: Jean | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Love your new banner!!!!!
Diana
Posted by: Diana Frey | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Love the new banner, Deryn. Such a good idea you have here, to help those less fortunate. I bid $175
Posted by: wb | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Great cause, great work...I bid $150.00. With Love, CP
Posted by: CP | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Cool new banner, Deryn!!!
Posted by: Tami Roth | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Such beautiful craftsmanship. Your so good to help. Best of luck
Posted by: kelly henderson | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 12:46 AM
So cool, Deryn.
Posted by: Jenny Doh | Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 09:42 PM
me again....$85.
Posted by: teresa | Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 06:48 PM
deryn, i'll bid $80
Posted by: keeshagirl4 | Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 04:48 PM
You have such a big heart, Deryn. Thank you for being such a beautiful example to us all about the importance of giving. I would like to bid $100.
Diana
Posted by: Diana Frey | Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 04:43 PM
human milk in ice cream?? eeeewwwweeeeeeee!
beautiful necklace and cause...
ebeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Parsons | Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Fabulous necklace. Fabulous cause. Fabulous Saint medal on that necklace--most appropriate! I'd like to bid $75.00.
Posted by: teresa | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 07:09 PM
When eating Ben and Jerry's ice cream, I can forget that they support far left issues. But "Chubby Hubby" made from human breast milk.. nah, I wouldn't be able to put that to the back of my mind.
Posted by: Teri | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Deryn, what a wonderful and charitable idea to auction one of your beautiful necklaces! My bid: $65.00.
Posted by: Tami Roth | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 12:41 PM