Monday, October 15, 2007
Red Scarf Tally
Nikko has 94 scarves! This is amazing! Yet, despite this awesome achievement, he's so heartbreakingly close to his goal of 100. I know a few of you sent in a scarf you committed to on his behalf directly to the Red Scarf Project....if you did, would you please let me know in the comments so that I can count your scarf in his tally? Thanks! And thanks so much for the outpouring of love...not only for my little guy, but for the kids who deserve the honor so much: The former foster children now benefiting from the love sent through the Red Scarf Project!
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Techno-Hubby Finishes Scarf!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Techno-Hubby finished his scarf for the Red Scarf Project!
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Saturday, September 15, 2007
Red Scarf Project: Norma Rocks!
As you know, my son has been knitting for the Red Scarf Project. He started this drive waaaaaaay back in March, before OFA changed its guidelines to limit scarves to five per person or organization. Currently, he's a little over 60% of the way toward his goal of 100. And, he's generated some good PR buzz along the way.
So, when OFA changed the guidelines, I wrote them about my amazing kid (yeah, okay, so I'm biased!), I got back, what I will term out of an Austen-esque sense of decorum and politeness, a "poorly worded" response from them.
Here it is, a few weeks out from the deadline. My son has over 60 scarves, with more coming in each day. So, out of frustration and a desire not to discourage the budding philanthropist in my son, I wrote to the ever cool, Ms. Norma Miller of Now Norma Knits fame. Lemme tell ya folks, this lady rocks!
Apparently, though OFA has their hearts in the absolutely right place, they are, shall we say, a little lacking in the communication department. It would appear as though I am not the only one to have a less-than-stellar experience with them this year.
I don't take the power of the internet lightly. I've avoided writing about this because I really don't want to bash these good folks. But, I also have a responsibility to my son to keep his little spirit intact. Yes, we could have friends send scarves in for us (as many have offered), but would it not still be the same amount of scarves?? And, we specifically solicited people to create for this cause, and I don't want to abuse that trust (even though some people prolly wouldn't mind, I can't speak for all of them...and many I don't even know to even ask!)
La Norma is having a pow wow with OFA this week to gently let them know about the PR backlash, and so I am hoping to hear something about Nikko's Red Scarf Project.
So, when OFA changed the guidelines, I wrote them about my amazing kid (yeah, okay, so I'm biased!), I got back, what I will term out of an Austen-esque sense of decorum and politeness, a "poorly worded" response from them.
Here it is, a few weeks out from the deadline. My son has over 60 scarves, with more coming in each day. So, out of frustration and a desire not to discourage the budding philanthropist in my son, I wrote to the ever cool, Ms. Norma Miller of Now Norma Knits fame. Lemme tell ya folks, this lady rocks!
Apparently, though OFA has their hearts in the absolutely right place, they are, shall we say, a little lacking in the communication department. It would appear as though I am not the only one to have a less-than-stellar experience with them this year.
I don't take the power of the internet lightly. I've avoided writing about this because I really don't want to bash these good folks. But, I also have a responsibility to my son to keep his little spirit intact. Yes, we could have friends send scarves in for us (as many have offered), but would it not still be the same amount of scarves?? And, we specifically solicited people to create for this cause, and I don't want to abuse that trust (even though some people prolly wouldn't mind, I can't speak for all of them...and many I don't even know to even ask!)
La Norma is having a pow wow with OFA this week to gently let them know about the PR backlash, and so I am hoping to hear something about Nikko's Red Scarf Project.
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Friday, April 06, 2007
Red Scarf Project Webring!
It's spreading like wildfire! Friends are sending the info to friends...cash donations are coming in to fund those who are low on extra funds...it's getting biiiiiiig, people! If you want to fan the red flames, I've created a webring with the very cool graphic created by Nikko. If you'd like to post the button on your blog, click here to join the ring!
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Monday, April 02, 2007
Red Scarf Project: Press Alert & Corporate Sponsors!
Okay! This Red Scarf Project of my son's is snowballing rapidly! In only four days, he's received commitments for over 40 scarves!! If everyone follows through, he's almost halfway toward his goal of 100 scarves! Thanks to all our knitters & crocheters!
The ever-generous owner and Knitter-in-Chief of Knitting Arts, Jan Hurwitz, has thrown the shop's support behind the project. Check the website over the next coupla days and you'll see the project (and my cutie!) profiled! Additionally, Jan hooked us up with some press! The Los Gatos & Saratoga local newspapers are jointly doing a story on charity knitting. Our family was interviewed by the reporter, Marianne Lucchesi Hamilton, and we went to Knitting Arts today for the photo-shoot (can you say, "I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille?"). The story is slated to run the week of my birthday (April 15-21), so check it out if your local!
We're also getting publicity through L'Tanya Durante's Black Purl Magazine. She's going to post a blurb in the next newsletter...Wooo hooo!
Thanks to both companies, the newspapers and all the crafters involved! You *rock*!
The ever-generous owner and Knitter-in-Chief of Knitting Arts, Jan Hurwitz, has thrown the shop's support behind the project. Check the website over the next coupla days and you'll see the project (and my cutie!) profiled! Additionally, Jan hooked us up with some press! The Los Gatos & Saratoga local newspapers are jointly doing a story on charity knitting. Our family was interviewed by the reporter, Marianne Lucchesi Hamilton, and we went to Knitting Arts today for the photo-shoot (can you say, "I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille?"). The story is slated to run the week of my birthday (April 15-21), so check it out if your local!
We're also getting publicity through L'Tanya Durante's Black Purl Magazine. She's going to post a blurb in the next newsletter...Wooo hooo!
Thanks to both companies, the newspapers and all the crafters involved! You *rock*!
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Friday, March 30, 2007
Nikko's Appeal: The Red Scarf Project...
Well, the Red Scarf Project has taken on a life of its own here at Casa Stro! Nikko has embraced it as "his cause" for his Homeschool Service Project. He has written an appeal to you to help him reach his goal of 100 scarves by January 2008. Will you help?
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Red Scarf Project
As you know, we are adopting siblings currently in foster care. To pass the (interminable) wait time, I have been doing some freelance writing for AdoptionBlogs.com. I am also knitting for the Red Scarf Project that I learned about at Black Purl Magazine's community forums. The Red Scarf Project distributes red scarves in their Valentine's Day Care Packages to children "aging out" of the foster care system. These kids have made the choice to go onto college and the packages are distributed to them to encourage them and let them know someone loves them!
(Picture of Lily Chin posted because she has a free pattern at the Red Scarf Project site)
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