Many Hands Makes Light Work

Many hands make light work.

That's an old proverb, about helping each other.

These are many hands, all made for a special project and on their way to their new home, to inspire many others that I haven't even met.


This was only half of the group, there were more than this.

I wanted to see what they looked like all together.


Now that the month of February is ending, I'll count up the number of Helping Hands that went out in January and February, to see how much help is going to Haiti as a donation.

It was exciting to see them go, as it meant I was helping and reaching out.
Thanks to all of you who joined hands with me on this project.

Many Hands Reaching Out

I made an offer that any of the "Helping Hands" purchased in the Etsy shop would have the proceeds donated to the opportunities for helping Haiti during the month of January.

It's been very popular, so I've decided to extend it to February also. At the end of the month I'll give a total of the amount donated.

The day job firm is doing a charitable donation effort to help Haiti, already that total is up to $10,000 donated.

My efforts, in collaboration with you, of course, will be more humble a total - but every bit helps. And it makes me feel that I'm doing something constructive to help.


The hands in the photos have already gone out to their new owners, but I thought it would be fun to show pictures of them in formation.

Circles of help from all directions.


Thanks for participating with me on this. Joining Hands, Reaching Out.

A Helping Hand, Hands Across The World

I've been watching, probably much like you, at the devastation and anguish in Haiti.

It makes me wish I was a medical or military specialist, someone who could help on the spot.

I remember when the Tropical Storm came through the community near Galveston when I lived in South Texas, how disruptive and terrifying it was before, during, and especially after.

I'm sure those of you who are on the coast and saw the hurricane come through Galveston and Houston, after I had left for the midwest, are also very aware.

It makes the idea of lending a helping hand so much clearer.


The firm I work for has organized a help effort, I can participate in that way.

It's something, not everything I'd like.


I know that some artists are organizing to make donations, what seems to be needed most is funds.

I re-worked the little pewter hand so that the loops are built in, it makes it easier to cast and quicker for me to finish them. I'm proposing to offer the proceeds from all sales of this bright glove helping hand link from my shop during the month of January to donations to relief for Haiti.

I'll keep an eye on the shop to keep them listed if you want to join hands with me on this project.

It's a small thing, I know. But it makes me feel more hands-on. And it makes the hand link feel more meaningful. To me, and maybe to you, too.