Today, blueocean said goodbye for now to Daily Kos. If you haven't read her diary, it's here:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
I suspect there are many here whose lives aren't that much different than hers. I know there are many more who have seen hard times. I know I have & that's why I want to help.
"There but by the grace of God go I." This could be me needing help. I've been there before & living without health insurance, I could be there again.
I was talking to a friend a few days ago about political blogs & I said Daily Kos was my favorite. She asked why. I enjoy many of the diaries & it's a great place to keep up with the news but my main reason is the sense of community I find here. I don't always participate but I know I can & I feel safe & comfortable doing so.
When I read blueocean's diary, it said a lot to me about Daily Kos that she was comfortable telling her story here. Lots of people jumped in & wanted to help & I've seen that goodness here before. She didn't come here looking for help but we knew she needed it & stepped forward.
I don't have a lot of cash right now but I'm a fiber artist & I do have some of my pieces that can be used to help blueocean. I put 7 items on Ebay to help her out. Whatever the final selling price, I'm going to transfer 100% into blueocean's Paypal account.
This is a win-win for those who want to help. You get something fun & handmade & you can help out blueocean too. And you make it possible for me to help her too.
So what can you get for your help?
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If you just want to save time, you can get to all of them here
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The auctions for blueocean have her name in the title.
Some of them are one-day auctions (because she needs help now) & some are for 3 days. My photos aren't great & you'll find the actual item looks better in person. These are all one-of-kind pieces so you'll never see another one.
So go & bid. Help someone out & do a little shopping too.
And please rec this diary so we can raise lots of money!
Thanks in advance to everyone. I know you would be there for me too.
UPDATE - The first 4 auctions ended yesterday & I sent $228.44 to blueocean this morning. There are still 3 more going on that end Saturday around noon (eastern time).
Thanks to everyone!