My, how time flies! Doesn't seem anytime since special days of September were featured, and here we are in October with its own very special days, weeks, and themes for the month.
This month's celebrations include Adopt a Shelter Dog, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Apple Month. We hope that many dogs from many places will find forever homes this month. This watercolor helps remind us that dogs need families, too.
Dogs come in all sizes, breeds, and colors. From big to small, we love them all!
A serious concern for women and girls everywhere is breast cancer. October has been set aside as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are fund-raisers of various kinds, with proceeds going to research or other organizations that help women who have been diagnosed. Many wear clothing or jewelry or carry bags that exhibit the pink breast cancer awareness symbol, such as the earrings below.
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year, with the deciduous tree leaves changing to gorgeous splashes of color throughout much of the country. We look forward to cooler days and special treats, such as apple cider, and a variety of delicious apples. Although the apples below won't keep the doctor away, they are delightful to see.
The first week of the month has been designated American Craft month. Our team has members across the world, not just in America, and every team member is a talented artist/crafter and their work represents a large genre of art forms. Here is just a tiny sampling of some of their creations.
Just past the middle of October, on the seventeenth, it is World Greeting Card day. Just think how happy you can make someone by sending them a card in the mail. Think how happy it will make you to do something for someone else. And, last but not least, think how the U.S. Post Office would benefit by such a huge mailing! There are many talented card makers, and here are two of them.
And to wrap it all up, we end the month on October 31 with Halloween. Witches, black cats, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and all things black and orange.
Enjoy your October, and remember, buy handmade. And start with the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street team for unique, well made, wonderful selections!
This post written by Pam Todd, whose hand-crocheted items for people, pets, and homes are featured in her Bags and More by Pam Etsy store. Pam is a proud member of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team - Bbest.
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