MOTHER BEAR PROJECT

Here we go on another terrific project called Mother Bear Project.  Complete information can be found here: http://www.motherbearproject.org/  Knit or crochet a bear or two, and they will be sent to children in Africa that are affected by HIV/AIDS.  More than 11 million are orphaned by this disease. For five dollars Mother Bear Project will send you the pattern for the bear, or you can buy it as a kit for twelve dollars.  This money helps pay for shipping of the bears, also.  Most of us who knit and crochet have a stash of yarn enough to knit hundreds of bears.  This bear stands about 12 inches tall and is stuffed just right for hugging with Polyfill stuffing.  Mother Bear Project also appreciates donations of bear-making materials - yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, stuffing, and as always financial contributions.  Once received, Mother Bear attaches a red heart to the chest of the bear - a symbol of love.  I have a second bear started - making them is addictive - with red shoes and zebra striped pants - to be seen in my next blog.  It's fun and will make someone happy.  Try knitting or crocheting a bear today! 

Here's another corner of the back yard devoted to succulents and cacti.  Easy to grow and needs little water and lots of sun.  These plants are being watched over by a horse's skull given to me by a friend in Elk Creek many years ago.  I used it in my art class as a subject for charcoal drawing.  The other side of the yard continues to grow - over flowing the fence with tendrils of vines.  Zucchini (what else?) and eggplant on the menu tonight. 

Until next time.  Knit on!!