This is just to say......*

Julie over at Little Cotton Rabbits is undertaking a sponsored walk - accompanied by her daughter Amy, to raise funds for CHIPS , an organisation that provides play opportunities for children with various disablilities. A valuable resource for families like Julie's as it gives time to the rest of the family whilst their child is happy, safe and occupied.   Anyone who reads Julie's blog will know how vital this is.  If you've never read Julie's blog, please go and have a look - and admire her little cotton rabbits.  She manages to portray her difficult day-to-day life with her autistic son, Toby, with courage and humour but never self-pity and I, for one, find her an inspiration.  Her problems as a carer make mine fade into insignificance.  If you're a knitter, you'll be charmed by her lovely little toys.  I was lucky to have the opportunity to buy one (named Harper), and he is quite delightful.

Julie is looking for donations for this very good cause and is running a competition, for those who donate, to win a sweet bunny.  Harper and I hope you'll want to be involved, even a very small amount would help.

*Title of a poem by William Carlos Williams

This is just to say

I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox

and which
you were probably
saving

for breakfast

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold